Why Should Veterans Pursue a Career in Tech?
There’s a growing demand for savvy tech professionals across all industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates roles for cybersecurity analysts will grow by 25% and software developers by 35% between 2021 and 2031, exceeding the average growth rate of 5%.
Veterans develop sought-after technical acumen and skills during military service that can transfer into a tech career. Through the Fullstack Academy Tech Bootcamps, you’ll expand on your military experience and develop additional skills to help you land a fulfilling career.
What Are VET TEC Benefits?
The Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program aims to help military veterans gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to break into high-demand tech fields, like software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics. VET TEC benefits can be used to help pay for in-demand training from an approved provider, such as Fullstack Academy.
In order to receive VET TEC benefits, you need to meet specific requirements. Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website to see if you’re eligible.
Veteran-Friendly Tech Bootcamp Programs
Fullstack Academy is proud to be a VET TEC education provider. Below are the VET TEC-eligible bootcamps.
How Veterans Can Leverage Their Soft Skills
According to recent data from LinkedIn, 61% of professionals say soft skills are just as important in the workplace as hard skills and can help with career longevity. Many companies look for soft skills, like:
Communication
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Time management
Resourcefulness
At Fullstack Academy, we understand the growing importance of soft skills in the workplace, which is why we factor soft skill development into our bootcamps. Through assignments and projects, you’ll further develop skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and more to help you build a successful career.
Why Veterans Should Choose a Fullstack Academy Tech Bootcamp
From preparing to enter the workforce to translating your military experience into a meaningful career path, we understand that transitioning to civilian life can be an adjustment. Through our tech bootcamps and career services, we’ve helped hundreds of active-duty service members and military veterans transition to civilian life and launch fulfilling careers—now it’s your turn.
At Fullstack Academy, we teach technologies that power the future. Our bootcamps deliver immersive, live online learning and supportive career services to help students from all backgrounds and skill levels see themselves in tech. As one of the longest-running and most reputable tech bootcamps in the nation, our students have been hired by 1,500+ companies across the U.S., including Amazon, Google, and Spotify.
Career Success
Our Career Success team will help ease your transition to civilian life by providing you with the professional development support you need to land your first tech job and every job thereafter. Our team of career coaches can help you:
Translate your military experience into a tech career path
Prepare for interviews and assessments
Optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile
Grow your professional network
Negotiate your salary
And much more!
VET TEC Benefits
For Impacted Codeup Bootcamp Students
With the recent news that Codeup is closing its doors, Fullstack Academy is here to support impacted students so they can still earn a high-quality tech education. The Department of Veteran Affairs is allowing former Codeup bootcamp students who were using VET TEC benefits to reenroll their benefits into another approved training program, like Fullstack Academy, before March 18, 2024. We still have available spots for former Codeup students using VET TEC benefits in our upcoming February and March 2024 cohorts. Start by filling out a free online application.
Current Status of the VET TEC Program
The VET TEC program is temporarily pausing enrollment certifications due to funds running low. As a result, we are unable to enroll students who wish to use VET TEC benefits at this time.
VET TEC is currently operating as a pilot initiative, and we are at risk of losing the valuable opportunities that VET TEC can provide you and other veterans around the country.
If you are interested in using VET TEC benefits for bootcamp, we recommend applying for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to signal your interest in the VET TEC program to Veteran Affairs. We also strongly encourage you to write a letter to your senators advocating for the passage of the VET TEC Authorization Act of 2023 which will make the VET TEC program permanent. You can use the following link to locate the contact information for your state's Senators: Find Your Senator.
Student Testimonials
Hear from veterans who have completed our tech bootcamps and launched successful careers.
“My time at Fullstack Academy helped me to gain a more solid base of cybersecurity and helped me break into an industry that I know I will thrive in. It has been a long journey for me, but to be at a job where I know that I am going to be happy going to every day and working on moving up, it’s the absolute best, and I couldn’t be happier.”Ashley Raach, Fullstack Academy Graduate, IT Specialist
“Fullstack Academy helped me with my resume tremendously. They taught me how to network, use LinkedIn, and put myself out there. Even after the course ended, my career coach helped me tweak my resume multiple times and was always available for questions.”Amanda W., Fullstack Academy Graduate, Information System Security Engineer @ Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
“Fullstack Academy's career coaches helped me with my resume, job search, and tips and tricks for networking. They gave me a realistic timeline of when I might be able to land a job—and it was within 4 months for me. I was in constant communication with the Fullstack Academy support team, and they responded quickly. They helped me in tremendous ways—whether it was preparing for interviews, doing mock interviews, learning how to research companies, tailoring my resume, or preparing for technical interviews.”Jesse-Le Edwards, Fullstack Academy, Technologist @ PwC
“My time at Fullstack Academy was a blend of exciting triumphs and tough trials. A standout moment was the final project week before the group projects, a high-intensity stretch where I put all my learning into action. Throughout this journey, my wife's unwavering support – recognizing my dedication to the program – and the camaraderie with fellow learners played an integral role in my achievements. After graduation, I embarked on an exciting path and landed a key role in a startup, Text2Order, as well as a position at Multiverse as a Software Engineering Coach.”Cory Gold, Fullstack Academy Graduate, Software Engineering Coach @ Multiverse
Helpful Resources
Get advice, tips, and insights to help you kickstart your tech career.
Why Veterans Make Great Tech Employees
Information Security vs. Cybersecurity: What's the Difference?
Eight Coding Careers You Should Consider
What Does a Data Analyst Do? Job Types, Training, and Salary
FAQs
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The VET TEC program has temporarily paused enrollment certifications due to funding running low. Please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs for more information.
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Our application process is streamlined in 3 easy steps. To start your Fullstack Academy journey:
Fill out our online application form
Take our nontechnical assessment
Covers logical reasoning
Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
Receive an entrance decision
At any point, you can schedule a time to speak with one of our Student Advisors, who can walk you through the process and answer your questions.
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Bootcamp tuition varies by subject area and can be reviewed on our Tuition page. Additionally, there are many payment options available. VET TEC funding, if available, can be used to pay for some Fullstack Academy programs. Check with your local VA office to see if you are eligible.
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We have a long-standing history of delivering high-quality tech education in a live online format. You'll learn in a fast-paced environment with hands-on instruction, working closely with your instructor, mentors, and peers.
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Fullstack Academy is not currently able to accept tuition assistance payments from the GI Bill® (though we’re working hard on changing this!). However, additional tuition assistance may be available through VET TEC for select Fullstack Academy programs.
Veterans who do not qualify for VET TEC assistance are eligible for a $1,000 Military Scholarship. The scholarship will be applied to your tuition balance. No additional application is required for this scholarship, but you will need to provide a valid ID.
Visit the VA website to learn more about VET TEC and check your eligibility.
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To apply for VA benefits, you must fill out the application on the Department of Veterans Affairs website. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Veterans Affairs directly.
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We're happy to answer any other questions you have. Email hello@fullstackacademy.com or chat with a student advisor.
