Is VET TEC Right For You?
The Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program matches participants with leading training providers to help develop high-tech skills and secure employment post military service. Piloted in 2019 and authorized for five (5) years, the program aims to provide Veterans an alternative to utilizing GI Bill benefits to find a flexible, in-demand, well-paying career. In 2020, the program was expanded to include service members who are close to separation, make it easier to find expert instructors, and increase funding from $15 million to $45 million per year. While VET TEC does not utilize any GI Bill entitlement, full-time attendance is required, and designed for vocational programs that lead to employment upon completion.
Am I Eligible?
If all of the following are true, you eligible to participate:
- You aren’t on active duty or are within 180 days of separating from active duty
- You qualify for VA education assistance under the GI Bill
- You have at least one day of unexpired GI Bill entitlement
- You’re accepted into a program by a VA-approved training provider
VET TEC vs. GI Bill
| VET TEC | GI BILL |
| Tuition & Fees, Housing | Tuition & Fees, Housing, Books, & Supplies |
| Full-time | Full-time or Part-time |
| Pay for performance model
> 25% at enrollment & attendance > 25% upon completion > 50% upon employment |
Benefit level payment based on length of service |
| No transfer of entitlement | Transfer of entitlement eligible |
Types of Training Covered
- Computer Software
- Computer Programming
- Data Processing
- Information Science
- Media Applications
VET TEC Benefits
- Money for housing during training
- Tuition for a full-time high-tech training program
- Focus on technology vocational training
- Not charged directly
Eligible VET TEC Programs at DWC
| Program | Number of Hours |
| Advanced Graphic Design | 95 |
| Data Science | 96 |
| Frontend Web Development | 114 |
| UX Design | 123 |
| Video Design | 137 |
Advanced Graphic Design
Potential Careers:
- Marketing Specialist
- Creative Director
- Product Developer
Data Science
Potential Careers:
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Information Officer
Frontend Web Development
Potential Careers:
- Front End Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- JavaScript Developer
UX Design
Potential Careers:
- UX Designer
- UX Product Designer
- Experience Officer
Video Design
Potential Careers:
- Instructional Designer
- Videographer
- 3D Animator