IT Training Centers For Veterans

SGT Gregory Divers — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 12:09:46 -0500

I've Been Trying To Secure Funding For Computer Training Centers To Help Veterans Train For The IT Market. The GRANT game is a big political joke

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 13 at 2013 4:41 PM

SFC James Baber — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:41:27 -0500

I think this would be a great help and benefit for many of us old guys to help our second careers.

Response by SPC Richard Roush made Jan 24 at 2015 7:06 AM

SPC Richard Roush — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 07:06:03 -0500

You should try getting ahold of Inovatech in Va. I ran a training class in Augusta Ga for basic IT and resume writing for transitioning and post trasition veterans. Also look up "Military to Medicine". I stopped doing it when I just couldnt take the BS and redtape anymore.

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Jan 24 at 2015 7:53 AM

CPT Richard Riley — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 07:53:10 -0500

The 'GRANT' game is an ever burgeoning pile of paper. Trying to find materials and supplies to help or assist a group can be a time consuming and frustrating issue. One key is tenacity and the willingness to continue through adversity to accomplish the mission. Good luck on your endeavor.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jan 24 at 2015 9:31 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:31:02 -0500

The grant process can be like pulling teeth. Best of luck to you with what sounds like a special endeavor to help our military community.

Response by PO1 James Marchetti made Jan 28 at 2015 11:06 PM

PO1 James Marchetti — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 23:06:23 -0500

I like the idea - consider a small pilot program, locally funded by local businesses, or, find a non-profit willing to be a fiscal sponsor for the pilot program and help you get exposure and legitimize the project idea.

Not sure of what you've done so far, have you already setup a 501(c)(3), etc.?

I ran a Veterans Resource Center here locally and I was working on local funding and sponsorships.

I also work for Dell, and they are big on donating - if you want some help in the idea, let me know, and I will also check the internal portal we have about donations and supporting Veterans organizations.

Don't hesitate to contact me here on RallyPoint.