![]() Following a severe injury caused by an IED, Tran received the support of an organization that trains veterans to start businesses. Keynote speaker HT Tran will share his story of transition from the military to business ownership. Attendees will learn the basics of starting a business as well as gain tips and strategies for taking their business to the next level. On November 10th, timed to coincide with Veterans Day weekend, DVC and Sentinels of Freedom will host the first annual Small Business Bootcamp, a free one-day event for veterans supported by an advisory committee comprised of leaders in business, government and education. If the available educational benefits are unused by the veteran, the veteran can extend those benefits to a family member.” First annual Small Business Bootcamp Veteran educational benefits are based on the veteran’s term of service and can include tuition, books, and a living allowance if they are in school. This is important because veterans must have their educational plan approved in order to access their benefits. “The courses are all eligible for government educational reimbursement for veterans. The courses are ‘stackable,’ meaning they count towards an associate degree as well should the student choose to continue their education beyond the certificate,” said Professor Anderson. The program allows veterans to develop a greater understanding of what it takes to start and grow a business. With this in mind, we created a pathway of business courses that lead to a certificate. “About 32% of veterans who enroll in college choose to study business. The 12-unit program has been specifically tailored to be a directed path enabling returning student veterans to quickly and easily earn their first level of achievement in college Veteran-focused certificate in small business management/entrepreneurshipĭiablo Valley College recently established a veteran-focused certificate program in small business management/entrepreneurship. It’s a critical source of information for veterans, and the club’s officers also interface with the administration to advocate for student veteran needs,” said Professor Anderson. DVCVA organizes fundraising activities and recreational events that bring veterans together. It also provides a venue for dissemination of important information on veteran programs and services, such as the Diablo Valley College Veterans Alliance (DVCVA), a student-run club open to all DVC student veterans. ![]() “The SVRC is an important center of refuge for veterans. I am committed to seeing that every veteran has a chance to maximize their earned educational benefits, becoming successful in any pursuit they desire,” said Professor Anderson. ![]() “I come from a family of veterans who benefited from the GI Bill which gave me a great head start in life. John Anderson is an adjunct business professor at DVC, who dedicates much of his time supporting veterans and the SVRC. ![]() Professor John Anderson assists student veteran Roman Taylor. ![]()
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