There are several resources available to active duty, transitioning military, and veterans. Many well known and respected sites will waive or discount fees for military members. See below and please share if you know of more
CBTNuggets
Participants in the Outside the Wire program will receive a free, six-month subscription to CBT Nuggets” – cbtnuggets.com/veterans-promo
Veterati
Free mentorship for veterans whether recently transitioned or not. You can sign up to be a mentee or mentor and will be paired with someone who can help you achieve your goals. You can also just have a conversation with someone who works in your desired field.
Free 1-year premium subscription
Vet Tec
Tech courses offered via the VA
Fedvte
“The FedVTE program, managed by DHS, contains more than 800 hours of training on topics such as ethical hacking and surveillance, risk management and malware analysis” -military.com
Vets In Tech
“VetsinTech supports our current and returning veterans with re-integration services, and by connecting them to the national technology ecosystem. VIT is committed to bringing together a tech-specific network, resources, and programs for our veterans interested in Education, Entrepreneurship, and Employment – the 3E’s!” -Vetsintech.co
Hiring Our Heroes
“Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.” – hiringourheroes.org
Syracuse University: Institute for Veterans and Military Families
“VetNet offers: innovative networking tools, career training, job opportunities, entrepreneurship classes online and at no cost to participants. ” – ivmf.syracuse.edu; There is also a SkillBridge offered. Click here to learn more about Onward to Opportunity (O2O).
Credentials Opportunities (‘COOL’ vouchers for all branches)
“Each branch of the military Service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) and DOD Civilians have their own COOL website, designed expressly for them. See How is COOL Organized for links and more information.” – https://www.cool.osd.mil/ **PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS IF YOU ARE ACTIVE DUTY**