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VA On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeship Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
GI Bill living-expense and related support during approved paid on-the-job training or apprenticeships.
How to get help
Apply for the applicable VA education benefit and use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to confirm that the employer's training program is approved. The participant will generally enter a time-limited training contract with the employer or union.
Who this service helps
The participant must qualify for a GI Bill benefit and be a new employee training in an approved industry or occupation. Covered groups include Veterans, reservists, certain Fry Scholarship or DEA spouses and dependents, and dependents using transferred Post-9/11 benefits. Active-duty service members and spouses using benefits transferred from an active-duty service member are excluded.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal education benefit usable by eligible West Texas residents in VA-approved employer or union training programs.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. VA provides a monthly payment based on the education program used; eligible Post-9/11 participants may also receive book and supply funds. Employer or union wages generally increase as skills develop.
About this service
Eligible participants learning a trade or skill through an approved on-the-job training or apprenticeship program may receive a monthly VA education payment for living expenses. Post-9/11 GI Bill participants may also receive money for books and supplies while earning wages from an employer or union.
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