Mass Vets Advisor

The ESGR is a Department of Defense program established to promote cooperation & understanding between Reserve Component Service members & their civilian employers as well as assisting in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. The ESRG provides: - Employer & Employee resources - Employment Resource - Guidelines to employers & employees; - Awards To learn more about the ESRG and its resources, please visit the link above.

The VA offers the help veterans need to build a successful career & find the opportunities that are right for them. To learn more about the VA's career & employment assistance benefits, visit the link above. For help transitioning to a civilian career & matching your skillset for VA job opportunities: https://www.vaforvets.va.gov/

For servicemembers planning to move or come home to MA, Clear Path for Veterans is a primary sponsor of the (ETS) Sponsorship Program. ETS exists to sponsor servicemembers through the transition process from military to civilian life by facilitating a relationship between servicemembers leaving the military & trained, VA-certified sponsors dedicated to helping them & their family. Visit the link to learn more or reach out to Clear Path: Phone: (978) 384-8800 Email: info@clearpathne.org

Founded in 2003, the Falmouth Military Support Group is a non-profit organization staffed & managed entirely by volunteers. The group's mission is to support local troops & their families who have returned home, connecting them with services & helping them pursue their education through the group's annual scholarship fund. For more information on the group & to donate, please visit the link above or email: falmouthmilitarysupportgroup@gmail.com

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation delivers free, unbiased financial education tools & training to service members, their spouses, & on-base financial educators through a variety of projects & public awareness initiatives. Some resources include: - using GI bill benefits; - how to shop for mortgages; - tax help; - credit score & analysis tools; - retirement assistance; - deployment; - & more. To learn & get access to all these great resources available visit the link above.

The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship is for children & spouses of certain Veterans. Children & spouses may qualify if: - a parent/spouse died in the line of duty on or after 9/11/2001 while serving in the Armed Forces; - he/she was a member of the Selected Reserve who died from a service-connected disability. Those who qualify may receive 36-months of benefits to include money for: - tuition; - housing; - books & supplies. To learn more & apply please visit the link above.

Accelerate with Google is a program that provides career & employment resources to veterans & their families. Available resources include: - Online workshops, training, & skill lessons - Tools to build your business online - Google job portal; and more To learn more about what Google offers to veterans & their families to assist in their careers, please visit the link above.

Most Veterans who are in jail or prison will eventually reenter the community. The VA’s HCRV program is designed to promote success & prevent homelessness among veterans returning home after incarceration. HCRV services include: - Outreach & pre-release assessments services for Veterans in prison; - Referrals & linkages to medical, mental health, social & employment services on release; - Short-term case management assistance on release. To learn more please visit the link above.

Heidrea for Heroes offers home repairs to ensure health & safety, adaptive renovations for access & mobility, workforce readiness for job-seekers, resources for college students, & custom support to lift burdens. Veterans & military widows are eligible to apply for assistance in the following areas: - Plymouth County - Norfolk County - Bristol County - Barnstable County To apply for help please visit the link above. You can also: Call: (774) 773-3951 Email: info@heidrea4heroes.org

Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit program that connects transitioning active-duty military service members, veterans, National Guard, & Reservists with skilled training & quality career opportunities in the construction industry. The program is designed to help service members successfully transition back into civilian life by offering them the means to secure a quality career in the construction industry. To register for the program visit the link above, or call: 866-741-6210.