As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be especially helpful in running a business. The wide range of hard and soft skills you acquired through service can be transferred with great success to the private sector. Many veterans are doing just that. 

While funding can be an obstacle for many new entrepreneurs, veterans have some advantages. Federal agencies are required to set aside a certain amount of funding for vets. The Office of Veterans Business Development provides veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, and family members with programs and services to start, grow and expand their small business.

Due to an increased shortage of qualified trade workers, there is a high demand for apprentice-level and skilled labor positions. Learning a trade or doing an apprenticeship is an excellent option for veterans.

Guidance can help veterans learn about the benefits of non-traditional postsecondary education and other important details regarding vocational and apprenticeship programs, such as eligibility, costs, and transitioning to a working civilian.