Mass Vets Advisor

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.

Hire Heroes USA provides free job search assistance to U.S. military members, veterans, & their spouses, and helps companies connect with opportunities to hire them. Their mission is to empower the military community to succeed in the civilian workforce. To learn more about the programs offered by Hire Heroes & get started on finding a great civilian career, visit the link above.

InCharge Debt Solutions offers confidential & professional credit counseling, debt management services, bankruptcy education, housing counseling, & educational initiatives promoting financial literacy. InCharge offers these programs to help the military community with debt relief: - Servicemembers Relief Act - Military Lending Act - Veteran's Housing Benefit Program - Nonprofit Credit Counseling - Debt Consolidation For more info & to apply visit the link above or call: (866) 488-1943

The IVMF at Syracuse University is higher education’s first interdisciplinary academic institute, singularly focused on advancing the post-service lives of the nation’s military veterans & their families to serve those who have served through actionable research, innovative programs, & insightful analytics. IVMF offers resources to encourage entrepreneurship, career training, employment assistance, & more programs. To learn more & apply visit the link above or call: (315) 443-0141

The VA is dedicated to helping homeless & at risk veterans secure & maintain employment leading to increased residential & personal stability within their own communities. Visit the link above for more info available programs or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline: 1-877-4AID-VET. For local contacts & to learn about possible employment services in your area visit: mass.gov/doc/homeless-veterans-reintegration-program/download?msclkid=ece25a14c0cf11ec8f1d0993e09004a2

LinkedIn offers eligible members of the military community 1-year of access to LinkedIn Premium to help build & engage with their professional network. Subscribers get unlimited access to numerous courses through LinkedIn's Learning platform as well. Visit the link above to register. Military Spouses: www.socialimpact.linkedin.com/programs/veterans/milspouses Fry Scholars: Email request with name & contact info to 223D.VBAVACO@va.gov

The Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) informs & educates service members & their civilian employers regarding their rights & responsibilities governed by the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). For local USERRA issues, please see the contact information found on the Massachusetts ESGR's page by using the link above.

The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority's (MEFA) mandate is to offer low-cost college financing to families of aspiring college students. MEFA's dedicated professionals work collaboratively with community organizations, high schools, & colleges to bring an integrated college-planning program to students & families. To learn more about MEFA's resources & register for help today visit the link above. You can also: Call: (800) 449-6332 Email: collegeplanning@mefa.org

The Voluntary Education Program provides personal & professional learning opportunities to the Marine Corps community. The program positively impacts recruitment, retention, & readiness of all Marines. Services &resources are provided by qualified counselors & advisors in cooperation with education service providers through: - individual & group counseling; - workshops - testing for college credit & pre-admission To learn about these opportunities & more please visit the link above.

Martha's Vineyard Community Services offers emotional, financial, & social resources to empower children, families, & individuals to lead their healthiest lives. Their Veterans Outreach Program provides a network of resources for Island Veterans, service members, & their families to include: - A Veterans Support Group; - Educational Courses; - & Discount Card. For more info on their services visit the link above or: Call: (508) 693-7900 ext. 216 Email: info@mvcommunityservices.com