What Veterans Transition Support does

Veterans Transition Support provides military-to-civilian transition programs focused on job training, certifications, and career guidance for veterans, active duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses. The nonprofit offers free OSHA safety training, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt courses, and access to Coursera.org professional development programs. It also runs Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, a career transition program, and a VA Work-Study program. Services include mentoring, employment resources, and workshops that support participants in developing civilian careers. The organization operates with an all-volunteer team and partners with sponsors and donors to deliver its programs.

Name

Veterans Transition Support

Legal name

Veterans Transition Support

Website

https://veteranstransitionsupport.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Veterans Transition Support provides free job training, certifications, and career transition programs for veterans and military spouses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Workforce Training and Career Transition

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Veteran career transition
• OSHA safety certification
• Lean Six Sigma training
• Military job training
• VA benefits navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Marcos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: VTS accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals who want to support veteran career training programs. Donations fund instructor costs, certification fees, classroom materials, and Zoom licensing for free training programs.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants/Sponsorships: VTS receives corporate sponsorships and donations from businesses and foundations. Notable donors include CrossCountry Mortgage ($30,000), Rick Ruby of The Core Training ($25,000), and other community partners. Recognition levels include Mission Partner ($25,000), Transition Partner ($10,000), Career Champion ($5,000), Community Sponsor ($2,500), and In-Kind Supporter categories.
3. Program Fees (Low-Cost Training): While most programs are free for veterans, VTS charges $250 for OSHA 30 and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt courses, which is subsidized pricing for veterans and civilians. This low-cost fee covers a portion of program delivery costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veterans Transition Support is an all-volunteer nonprofit that delivers free and low-cost career training and certification programs, including OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety courses and Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt certifications, alongside a Career Transition Program with resume, interview, and LinkedIn coaching. It complements these offerings with VA benefits navigation (Disability Filing workshops, Home Loan seminars, Work-Study program support), Education Counseling, and free Coursera Career Certificate access for veterans, service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses.

Product overview

Veterans Transition Support is an all-volunteer nonprofit based in San Diego County, California, offering a portfolio of no-cost and low-cost programs to help veterans, service members, and military spouses transition to civilian careers. The core offerings center on industry-recognized certifications: OSHA 10 (free) and OSHA 30 ($250) safety credentials, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (free) and Green Belt ($250) process improvement certifications. These certifications are complemented by a free Career Transition Program providing personalized career matching, resume and interview support, and cultural adaptation guidance. VTS also provides access to VA benefits navigation including Work Study programs, Disability Filing workshops, and Home Loan seminars, plus free Education Counseling and Coursera certificate partnerships. Programs are delivered through a combination of in-person training in San Marcos, CA and live instructor-led Zoom sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OSHA 10 Safety Training Free 10-hour OSHA safety certification course delivered in-person in San Marcos, CA. Introduces OSHA regulations covering fall protection, electrical hazards, scaffolding safety, and PPE, and awards an OSHA 10 wallet card valid in all 50 states. Available at no cost to eligible veterans, active duty, reservists, National Guard, military spouses, and base staff.
• OSHA 30 Safety Training 30-hour OSHA safety certification course available in-person in San Marcos, CA or via Zoom at a subsidized $250 fee. Covers advanced OSHA regulations for supervisors, foremen, and site managers and awards the OSHA 30 card required by general contractors and employers nationwide. Open to military and civilian participants.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) Free one-day instructor-led Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification delivered via Zoom, introducing Lean Six Sigma fundamentals including Kaizen, A3 problem solving, value stream mapping, and 5 Whys root cause analysis. A Yellow Belt certificate is issued upon project completion. Available at no cost to military-connected individuals.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Five-day intensive Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification course providing hands-on training in process improvement, quality assurance, and risk management. Covers DMAIC methodology, statistical process control, and project leadership. Priced at $250 for all participants, with an early-bird cash price of $225.
• Career Transition Program Free comprehensive program that matches participant strengths, preferences, and income needs to civilian career paths and delivers resume building, interview preparation, LinkedIn guidance, and cultural adaptation coaching. Open to all veterans, active duty, reservists, military spouses, and base staff.
• VA Work Study Program Support Free support connecting veterans, service members, and qualified dependents enrolled in VA-approved programs to the federal VA Work-Study Program, allowing them to earn tax-free income (up to 25 hours per week) while gaining work experience in VA-approved positions.
• VA Disability Filing Workshops Free monthly Zoom workshop led by Veteran Service Officers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) that teaches veterans how to prepare and file Pre-Discharge VA Disability Compensation Claims, including Q&A and claim strategy guidance.
• VA Home Loan Seminars Free seminars covering VA Home Loan eligibility, application process, benefit maximization, and California qualification guidelines, taught by VA Home Loan Education Specialists to help veterans maximize their housing benefit.
• Education Counseling Free counseling that helps veterans navigate GI Bill options, Vocational Rehabilitation, state tuition waivers, and program selection aligned with their military occupational specialties.
• Coursera Career Certificates Free 12-month access to Coursera's full catalog of professional certificates and specializations from Google, IBM, Meta, and top universities including University of Michigan and Duke, made available at no cost to qualifying veterans and military families through the VTS-Coursera partnership.
• OSHA Accident Investigation and Recordkeeping Workshop Free hands-on workshop on workplace accident investigation and OSHA 300 log reporting requirements, using real forms including the UCSD Accident Investigation Form, OSHA 300 Log, and OSHA 301 Incident Report. Delivered live via Zoom to veterans and military spouses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ veterans and military family members trained since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BeatBox BeveragesminorOthersBeatBox Beverages partnered with VTS and Stater Bros. Markets to support veteran career training initiatives. Corporate sponsorship includes product donations for events and training sessions.
• Stater Bros. MarketsminorOthersStater Bros. Markets partnered with VTS and BeatBox Beverages to support veteran career training initiatives. Community partnership includes sponsorship and in-kind support for veteran programs.
• Reser's Fine FoodsminorOthersReser's Fine Foods is a committed partner in community support for VTS. The partnership involves donated goods, food, and event support for veteran training programs and events.
• CourseracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVTS partners with Coursera to provide veterans, active duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses free access to professional career certificates for one full year. Veterans receive access to certificates from Google, IBM, Meta, University of Michigan, Duke, and other top universities and organizations.
• Tri-County Career AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTri-County Career Academy offers paid professional certification courses separately from VTS's no-cost programs, including OSHA 30, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and EM 385. VTS refers participants seeking additional paid training options to this partner organization.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVFW Veteran Service Officers lead VA Disability Claim workshops for VTS participants, providing expert guidance on filing pre-discharge VA disability compensation claims. This partnership brings credentialed VSO support to VTS training programs.
• UCSD Extended StudiesminorOthersUCSD offers OSHA Outreach Trainer credentials (OSHA 510/500 for Construction or OSHA 511/501 for General Industry) that VTS references as a pathway for veterans to become authorized OSHA trainers.
• Cal State Dominguez Hills OTIECminorOthersCSUDH OTIEC OSHA Outreach Training Program is referenced by VTS as an option for veterans seeking to obtain OSHA trainer credentials. Weekend classes available.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hiring Our Heroes: Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative, runs nationwide veteran career transition programs including fellowships, training, and employer networking — directly comparable to VTS's mission of helping veterans move into civilian careers.
• Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University: IVMF is one of the largest university-based veteran transition programs in the U.S., offering career training, entrepreneurship programs, and employer engagement — comparable to VTS's training-and-placement focus at a much larger institutional scale.
• Hire Heroes USA: Hire Heroes USA provides free professional job placement support to veterans and military spouses, similar to VTS's Career Transition Program, with one-on-one coaching, resume help, and employer connections.
• American Corporate Partners (ACP): ACP pairs veterans and military spouses with corporate mentors for career development — directly comparable to VTS's mentorship, resume, and interview support offerings.
• FourBlock: FourBlock is a nonprofit providing career transition curricula, mentorship, and employer engagement for service members transitioning out of the military — a closely aligned peer in scope and methodology.
• Easter Seals Bob Hope Veterans Support Program: Easter Seals' veteran program is specifically referenced in VTS's founding story; it offers veteran-focused employment, training, and support services across a broader geographic footprint.
• RecruitMilitary: RecruitMilitary operates veteran job fairs, a job board, and career resources connecting veterans with employers — overlapping with VTS's bottom-of-funnel employer networking events.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Wounded Warrior Project is a large national veteran services organization that includes career transition and training programming as part of a broader physical, mental, and economic wellness portfolio.

Others

• DOD SkillBridge: DOD SkillBridge is a federal program offering transitioning service members civilian work experience through industry partnerships; it overlaps with VTS's transition programming but operates as an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• Syracuse University D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families: Affiliated with Syracuse University, this institute delivers research and programming on veteran employment outcomes, with overlapping workforce development themes that intersect with VTS's training mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/supportavet
• Facebookfacebook.com/veteranstransitionsupport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veterans-transition-support

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Veterans Transition Support