Veterans: Translate Your Skills into Civilian Trades
Your military training is valuable. TradePath helps you leverage it into high-wage skilled trades careers.
Translate Your MOSMOS to Trade Mapping
Your military specialty translates directly to civilian trades
Why TradePath for Veterans
SkillBridge Alignment
Transition while still on active duty with DOD-approved programs
Union & Non-Union Options
Access both union apprenticeships and direct employer placements
Certification Pathways
Fast-track to journeyman status with military experience credit
Career Advancement
Leadership skills translate directly to supervisory and management roles
SkillBridge Program Integration
TradePath partners with DOD SkillBridge to help transitioning service members start apprenticeships while still on active duty.
- Start training up to 180 days before separation
- Maintain full military pay and benefits
- Gain civilian work experience
- Transition directly into apprenticeship or employment
Veteran Success Stories
"I went from Army electrician to union IBEW apprentice in 60 days. TradePath made the transition seamless."
— James Rodriguez, Army Veteran
IBEW Local 134, Chicago
"SkillBridge + TradePath gave me a job before I even left the service. I'm now a certified HVAC tech earning $75K."
— Sarah Thompson, Air Force Veteran
Commercial HVAC, Dallas
Ready to Make the Transition?
Fill out the form and our veteran transition specialists will reach out.