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We hope that you find this edition of the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) Newsletter helpful and informative. If so, be sure to share it with others in the VET TEC community or those who may be interested in joining – either as a student, employer partner or training provider.
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IBM SkillsBuild: August 7, 2023 cohort
 VA and IBM are collaborating to build pathways for Veteran success. VA and IBM are excited to expand access to IBM’s SkillsBuild platform to Veterans, their spouses and dependents. IBM SkillsBuild is a no-cost, online training and credentialing platform for adult learners that provide customized learning paths and other accelerated, non-traditional job training for high-demand technology careers. This training does not utilize your VA education benefits and can be used in addition to formal benefit training programs.
Important Information:
- You can earn your IBM Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics or IT Support in a 16-week supported, virtual cohort.
- The next cohort will begin August 7, 2023.
- To be eligible for this program, you must be a Veteran or beneficiary who is currently or was previously eligible for VA education benefits.
- Pre-training is required for acceptance into the cohort.
- Acceptance into the cohort is granted based on pre-training completion date. Space is limited!
Don’t miss your chance to participate! Click on the field of interest below to register with SkillsBuild and complete your pre-training requirements early to secure your spot.
If you have previously accessed IBM SkillsBuild, or if you receive an error message, please reach out to the VET TEC team at vettecpartner@va.gov to indicate your track of choice, and we will manually add you to the required pretraining.
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Upcoming events
Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Southside) - Norfolk, VA
When: Tuesday August 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC), 861 Glenrock Road, Suite 220, Norfolk, VA
Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Peninsula) - Newport News, VA
When: Tuesday August 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Hampton Roads Veteran Employment, 600 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 210, Newport News, VA
Using LinkedIn: Effectively Maximize Networking & Career Opportunities
When: Wednesday August 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET
Where: USO Warrior and Family Center, 5940 9th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA
Job Fair at Fort Bragg
When: Thursday August 17, 2023, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Iron Mike Fort Bragg Conference & Catering Center, 2658 Reilly Road, Fort Bragg, NC
Dallas Veterans Job Fair
When: Thursday August 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT
Where: AT&T Stadium, One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX
National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
When: Tuesday August 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT
Where: Online Event
Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair
When: Thursday August 31, 2023, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ET
Where: TBD - Indianapolis, IN
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VET TEC fast facts
As of June 5, 2023:
- 15,833 students have received VET TEC benefits.
- There are 36 approved training providers, as well as virtual training options.
- 11,627 students have completed a VET TEC program.
- 5,050 students have found meaningful employment.
VA continues to seek employers looking to join the Employer Consortium! Please share this information with employers in need of tech talent, such a great pool of qualified candidates!
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Future of the VET TEC program
The VET TEC program is funded for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024) with a budget of $45,000,000. The VET TEC program's five year pilot formally ends April 1, 2004. This means that students enrolled in a VET TEC program will be able to complete their training and find meaningful employment through FY 2024, but VA will not accept any new applications or enrollment certifications on or after April 1, 2024. At this time, FY 2024 is the last year the pilot program has been funded for.
Start preparing now! Current approved training providers can be found at our VET TEC Training Providers website. You are encouraged to check this list routinely to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding approved training providers.
There has been legislation introduced that may affect the future of the VET TEC program. Currently, no legislation has been passed which would affect the program. We encourage training providers and students to routinely check our Veterans technology education courses website to learn of any changes regarding the future of the program.
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Resources available to you
Strengthen your resume: Help potential employers understand how the skills and experience you’ve gained as a Service member make you a great employee. The Resume Engine™ powered by Hiring Our Heroes helps translate your military record into a strong resume. Hiring employers can readily connect with you right from the Resume Engine.
Free 12-month LinkedIn Premium account subscription: If you are a VET TEC participant, you can claim a free 12-month LinkedIn Premium account subscription by simply requesting it from the VET TEC team at VETTECPARTNER.VBACO@va.gov.
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Work with Veterans In Parking
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Upcoming VET TEC Employer Consortium Events
Do you have resources to offer to VET TEC participants to assist them with their journey to find meaningful employment? Are you looking for highly skilled Veterans or Service members to fill open job positions? If yes, volunteer to host an Employment Consortium event! Email the VET TEC team for more information and to express your interest in hosting an event with VA.
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Submit your quarter four hiring data
Employer Partners, please be sure to submit your employment hiring data for the fourth quarter of FY 2023 to the VET TEC Employer Consortium team. Not only is this an important part of your responsibilities, but this information enables VA to share your VET TEC graduate hiring success stories with stakeholders, to include our Congressional partners, and emphasize your commitment to supporting the VET TEC program and Veteran hiring.
In addition to reporting the metrics, we hope that you will help us in telling the success stories of VET TEC graduates. We invite you to share with us the names and email addresses of the Veterans that you have hired for a possible future feature. We want to share their VET TEC success story and highlight your organization’s commitment to helping our Veterans find meaningful employment with the rest of the VET TEC community.
If you have a question about how to submit or need help, we can help you! Please email vettecpartner@va.gov to request assistance, today!
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