Regardless of your experience, goals or situation, you can discover, prepare for and launch the career that's right for you, on your own schedule
Career Launch Phases
Our programs and resources are organized into Career Launch Phases, to help you focus on the resources appropriate to your goals, preparation, and commitment. Your Veterans2Work account allows you to connect directly with some of these resources so that they can coordinate more effectively to support your career launch journey.
Career On-Ramps let you freely explore a field of interest, learn the basics and make the connections that will lead you into the Preparation phase, where, the focus is on qualifying you for your first job.
There are no prerequisites for On-Ramps and are easy to access. Typical time to earn the support that comes with the commitment in the Preparation phase On-Ramps to a Preparation program typically require 4-20 hours of self-paced training and
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The Launch Preparation phase is focused on helping you obtain the credentials that will qualify you for an entry level job. Here, you'll be paired with one or more mentors with subject matter expertise who can guide your further training and connect you to employers and others who can help.
Professional Certificates Additional Resources American Corporate Partners Veterati VRRAP Veteran Mentor Network |
The Career Launch phase is all about helping land and keep your first job in your new career field. There are a number of programs will take you from start (no knowledge) to finish (a job)
"Cradle to grave" Programs MSSA (Microsoft) nPower (IT) Merivis (Salesforce) Vendition (Inside Sales) 
The fastest path to your dream job is to get hired for your aptitude. If you have the right mix of personality traits, employer partners will hire and train you to grow into the job. To qualify, create your VetMatch Success Profile.
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Want to know which careers best fit your personality?
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Professional Certificates |
Qualify for a job in a high growth field on your own time and land a job in less than 6 months -- no experience necessary.
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Professional Certificates are offered by Google, IBM, Meta, Salesforce and other industry leaders. These certificates are deemed by a growing number of employers as equivalent to a four-year college degree and can fast-track you into your first job in one of several high-demand career fields. Most of these certificates can be earned on your own time in 6 months or less--with no prior experience required.
Professional Certificates provide you with foundational knowledge, help you build job confidence using real world tools and allow you to demonstrate to employers what you've learned. The certificate curricula are designed and by the and offered through Coursera. Coursera is constantly expanding its portfolio of Professional Certificates.
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Career Launch Tracks & Programs |
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Computer networks figure into the workings of even the smallest organizations. Network and computer systems administrators use their knowledge to keep these networks up and running. See current program offerings
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. See current program offerings
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Data analysts make use of data to help inform important business decisions. They prepare, process, and analyze data for key insights, share their findings with stakeholders, and provide data-driven recommendations for effective action.
This certificate helps learners develop confidence navigating the data lifecycle using tools and platforms to process, analyze, visualize and gain insights from data. See current program offerings
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Field service technicians work in industries with products that cannot be easily transported because of their size or link to other systems. Many field service technicians service home-based equipment, such as security systems, appliances, computer equipment, televisions, stereos, and heating and ventilation units.
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