Free Benefits Most Veterans
Don't Know About
Billions in veteran benefits go unclaimed every year. Here's your complete guide to free career resources, training programs, and hiring advantages you've earned.
LinkedIn Premium Free for Veterans
Get 1 year of LinkedIn Premium completely free. Access advanced networking tools, premium insights, and unlimited profile views.
All veterans, active duty, guard/reserve, and military spouses
Visit linkedin.com/veterans and verify your military status
SkillBridge Program
Get paid apprenticeships and internships during your last 6 months of service. Work with industry leaders while still receiving military pay.
Active duty service members in their final 6 months of service
Search opportunities at skillbridge.osd.mil and get command approval
VET TEC Program
VA-funded coding bootcamps and tech training programs. Get full tuition coverage plus housing allowance without using GI Bill benefits.
Veterans eligible for VA education benefits with at least 1 day of unexpired entitlement
Apply through VA.gov and choose from approved training providers
Hire Heroes USA
Free career coaching, resume writing, job search assistance, and networking for military members and veterans.
Military service members, veterans, and military spouses
Register at hireheroesusa.org and complete the intake process
American Corporate Partners
Free one-on-one mentoring from Fortune 500 executives. Get career guidance, networking opportunities, and industry insights.
Veterans, active duty preparing for transition, and military spouses
Apply online at acp-usa.org with your goals and background
Google Veterans Certificate Programs
Fast-track tech career certificates in high-growth fields like IT support, data analytics, UX design, and project management.
Veterans and military families with discounted or free access
Enroll through Grow with Google veterans portal
AWS Veterans Training
Free cloud computing training and certification programs. Get hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services technology.
Veterans and military spouses
Join AWS training programs through their veterans initiative
Microsoft Veterans Programs
Free Microsoft certifications, software skills training, and career transition support in technology fields.
Veterans transitioning to civilian technology careers
Access through Microsoft's military affairs program
SDVOSB Certification
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification provides contracting advantages and set-aside opportunities.
Veterans with service-connected disabilities who own 51%+ of the business
Apply through SBA.gov or certify.sba.gov
Veterans' Preference in Federal Hiring
Get preference points in federal job applications. 5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans.
Veterans with honorable discharge; disabled veterans get additional preference
Claim on USAJobs applications with DD-214 and disability documentation if applicable
Schedule A Hiring Authority
Non-competitive hiring pathway for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Bypass traditional competitive process.
Veterans with 30%+ service-connected disability rating from VA
Apply directly to federal agencies using Schedule A authority
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