Due to the nature of the mobile military lifestyle, service members and their families face particular challenges in obtaining economic mobility. That’s why we’re working to increase access to portable career credentials and employment opportunities. Since 2015, we’ve committed over $29 million to support the efforts of U.S. Veteran-serving organizations. In addition, we’re developing tools and programs to help service members and military spouses and partners prepare for careers in tech and beyond.
Helping trusted military-serving organizations scale their impact through Google.org grants:
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In 2021, we committed a $10 million grant to help Hiring Our Heroes launch Career Forward. The new initiative is training 8,000 service members and their families in transition to the civilian workforce for in-demand jobs through access to Google Career Certificates.
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A $1.4 million grant to NPower is supporting their Tech Fundamentals program and helping launch careers in IT.
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We have pledged $10 million in ad grants over the next five years, to military- and Veteran-serving organizations. As of 2022, we’ve given $800,000 toward organizations including Code Platoon and Student Veterans of America, so they can better connect with those searching for their services on Google.
Expanding digital skills training for service members and their spouses and partners in transition to the civilian workforce through tools and online workshops:
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Workshops are available on demand year round in English and Spanish through Grow with Google OnAir and the Grow with Google Partner Program, which includes over 1,000 military- and Veteran-serving organizations across the U.S. These trusted partners propel the workshops into communities, helping to train nearly 20,000 military members and Veterans so far.
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Google for Education offers an Applied Digital Skills collection with tailored lessons, including resume building and workplace skills, helping Veterans maximize their experience and prepare for their new careers.
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We also added two mini-courses to the Primer app specifically for military spouses and partners with tips on transitioning to remote work, working from home, and starting and growing an online business.