Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Ambassador Program (volunteer)Program

A 12-month volunteer role for local community leaders who want to make their area friendlier to veteran and military spouse business owners. Ambassadors host networking events and complete a local project.

AmericaServesService

A coordinated network connecting veterans and military families to local services and resources in their community.

Atlanta Ambassador CommunityService

Local Ambassadors host networking events and point veteran and military spouse business owners to resources and mentors. Atlanta is on the list of Ambassador cities, with two Ambassadors named.

Boots to BusinessProgram

A two-day course for service members who are leaving the military. It teaches the first steps of starting a business and is part of the military's Transition Assistance Program.

CEOcircleProgram

A 13-month peer group for larger growing businesses. It has four fly-in events and nine virtual check-ins.

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)Program

A business startup program for veterans. It starts with 30 days of online training, then a weeklong in-person stay at a partner college. Special groups are open to military family members and Wounded Warrior Project alumni.

Military Founders LabProgram

A 10-week online program for veteran and military spouse business owners. You meet twice a week in a group with people at a similar business stage or industry, with expert guidance and peer support.

Onward to OpportunityService

Free prep courses for one of 40+ job certification tests, such as cybersecurity, IT and project management. After the test, coaches help with resumes, interviews and job leads. You can do it online or at certain military bases.