In January, the U.S. Small Business Administration took over verification for Veteran- and service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses. But VA still provides critical resources to make the pursuit of federal contracts accessible to entrepreneurs who’ve served in the military.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Justin Savaglio, who served in two tours in Iraq as a mortarman and is now an entrepreneur.
Innovation revolutionary: Entrepreneur in Residence Dr. Priya Joshi works to develop a more equitable process in treating and identifying Veterans with kidney disease, hypertension and diabetes.
Soon after Marine Veteran Alan Parvis left the military in […]
Pathfinder expert Stacey Lewis is working to create new innovative ideas to improve Veteran health care.
A non-profit organization launched by Veterans for Veterans in 2015, Warrior Rising is dedicated to transforming Veterans into “Vetrepreneurs,” providing them opportunities to create sustainable businesses, perpetuate the hiring of fellow American Veterans and earning their future.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran John Paul DeJoria, who founded two successful business enterprises and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world.
The Dog Tag Fellowship Program for Veterans helps aspiring entrepreneurs learn the ins and outs of running a small business.
The new cohort of VA Innovation Fellows will lead in health care innovation and make a difference.
Many people are familiar with the nonprofit organization DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Founded in 1920, DAV continues its service today by providing guidance to Veterans from all generations on their claims and benefit options and by offering no-cost transportation to VA medical facilities. Nearly a decade ago, the DAV expanded its support of service members and Veterans by creating an employment program.
Immersive opportunities are available for the Peace Corps Volunteer program, which offers U.S. citizens 18 and older the chance to fully integrate into a host country community for two years, plus three months of training. The Peace Corps provides housing, a living stipend and a monthly readjustment allowance.
DAV's Patriot Boot Camp is dedicated to providing Veterans a renewed purpose and ability to contribute to our economy through entrepreneurship.
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