I just ran across this video and was listening. I had the experience last year sometime, i applied for Voc Rehab for self-employment. I had completed my BS using Post 9/11 GI Bill, and started on my MS, but it was about to be exhausted before I could finish. I was not having any luck getting employed in the field I got my degree in and was getting frustrated. I decided as well that I wanted to be self employed so I can work on my own terms and do what I want to do, how I want to do it. I was trying to look into getting the grant to use for equipment that would be needed for my self employment venture. When I met with the counselor, it was almost immediate that she seemed not too concerned about what it was I was trying to accomplish, and began steering me into the path of just using the program to finish out the rest of degree. It was like the counselor just wanted to take the easy route or something, or like what was said in this video, did it because they didn't know what steps to do, perhaps, to get done what I needed. I ended up not really doing any other meetings after the initial one. I am again researching Voc Rehab to arm myself better with information so I can try this again to get the self employment track.
I can’t say how much this has helped me! The thing with Veterans is if we know someone can do it, we know we can. I have been in VR&E for awhile. I’ve been going to school and no real luck. I’m struggling and school seems less and like like my solution. I have realized I am an entrepreneur at heart. My Grandfather(Vietnam Veteran) was aswell and I know this is the path for me.
Brian Zimmerman thanks for posting brother it was educational of course and informative and helpful. To make a long story short I'm trying to start up a small business myself and I think it was an absolute blessing hearing this. I keep it real because I've learned the hard way which is a blessing as well too I guess. To make a long story short I'm a graduate student going for my Master's degree and have already earned my Bachelor's in Business Concentration in Finance from Devry University. One of my two brothers actually owns his own business and is doing great and has been doing great for a while. So semper fi and one last thing I gave the video a like of course and bookmarked the video it's only 307am and y'all made my day already. You and your fam take care now and Oorah!
This is extremely helpful. I’m starting my MSW and want to have my own private practice in a hollistic wellness center. I’m also a 200RYT Yoga teacher trainer and Holy Fire Reiki I&II Practitioner in the Windermere Florida area. I am also 100%T&P.
I am already in year two of my business and am an 80% service connected veteran and have been denied any help at all by VA Voc Rehab unless I quite the business and seek employment under someone else. I'm looking for any help with advice or someone to contact.
Following for any updates on these questions presented in the comments. Thank you for this post, I want to do a counseling clinic for Vets, but don't want to go back to school (don't do well in school) to get degree. I would like to get certification and start helping Vets. Stay safe and blessed.
Is track 3 still available? My VA educational rep had never heard of it. I noticed this video was 4 years old so I was wondering if it has been canceled.
First I’d like to thank you for putting this together, so thanks to you and Jim both. Currently work for a prime that is contracted to sustain and build IT networks work for the MDA. My question just after I lay a few things out. One, I hold a clearance. Two & 3, I was born deaf and was just accepted through VR. I’ve been givin the thought that VR might be able to help fund, coordinate paperwork and apply to IT contacts for our GOV. Do you folks think it’s work my time to persue a Gov contract? Being experienced in IT, experience with the Gov customer and, being disabled with Vocational Rehabilitations support. Would I be a potential contractor? Thanks!
So I have a question? I am currently using Voc Rehab to go to school for my digital cinematography degree. I want to start my own production company. And I don’t know where to start. I’m already using Voc rehab to pay for school. Am I still eligible for assistance for self-employment through Voc Rehab, or are there other avenues I can go about? Any help or resources would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Look at M28R, Part IV, Section C, Chapter 8 - you need to do your homework first, this is a tough track to get approved, don't let anybody tell you it's easy and don't be pulled into paying for help. It's not impossible though and sometimes you can get the same result from a different track (Like I did)
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehab if I already have a job? I have a 50% rating from the VA. I will have my first meeting with my Voc Rehab counselor in 4 days. I already have a job, but I plan to argue underemployed but it might be a stretch. I need to get some technical certificates to stay competitive and try to get a remote job (work from home) where I can control my work environment like a standing desk, etc.... I work in the IT industry. Does anyone have a sample PPT or word document plan to present to the VA counselor? I read Ben Krause's site and he suggests that you go in prepared with a PPT or Word plan that shows your reasoning and your proposed plan. Anyone out there have an example? Thanks, John
based on what you wrote I'd bet you got denied (they could care less if you're underemployed, ONLY if your scd's are exacerbated by your current job) but hopefully you reapplied after getting some good solid info.
I understand that they will pay money towards equipment and other items needed for a business, is the 25k that he mentions that is written in law, is that given to the Veteran in cash?
Is the 25k that is law the minimum or maximum amount? Is that number including the cost of all resources needed for the business?(equipment, consulting, etc) because in the video and from other sources ive heard it can go beyond that depending on the counselor. How long do they pay the 25k for? If it can go beyond that is it too much to ask for multiple consultants to help with the launch and success of your business overtime? How long can things like this be available to your business? The life of? Some years? When I personally tried to go to ebenefits in the past clicking that button I figured I would get some mail about the program or something but instead a counselor had called me with a set date and I had to cancel because I wasn't aware I was going to get an appointment like that. I hadn't developed a business plan yet so I figured I would be unprepared. Is this true? Should I have a fully prepared business plan before I even go back to ebenefits and try to get an appointment again? Or is this all taken in steps?
Google Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) - they offer a number of courses free of charge for combat veterans. EBV is an exceptional program.
Vet hustle nation sounds cheasy. Hustle is over used almost as much as nation. There is no reason to call it a nation unless you are absolutely huge. Even then it makes you sound like some conservative AM radio show from 1991.
I just ran across this video and was listening. I had the experience last year sometime, i applied for Voc Rehab for self-employment. I had completed my BS using Post 9/11 GI Bill, and started on my MS, but it was about to be exhausted before I could finish. I was not having any luck getting employed in the field I got my degree in and was getting frustrated. I decided as well that I wanted to be self employed so I can work on my own terms and do what I want to do, how I want to do it. I was trying to look into getting the grant to use for equipment that would be needed for my self employment venture. When I met with the counselor, it was almost immediate that she seemed not too concerned about what it was I was trying to accomplish, and began steering me into the path of just using the program to finish out the rest of degree. It was like the counselor just wanted to take the easy route or something, or like what was said in this video, did it because they didn't know what steps to do, perhaps, to get done what I needed. I ended up not really doing any other meetings after the initial one. I am again researching Voc Rehab to arm myself better with information so I can try this again to get the self employment track.
Were you able to make any progress on this?
THE ENERGY of this!!! The timing could not be better to be honest! This may be exactly what I needed to hear.
I can’t say how much this has helped me! The thing with Veterans is if we know someone can do it, we know we can. I have been in VR&E for awhile. I’ve been going to school and no real luck. I’m struggling and school seems less and like like my solution. I have realized I am an entrepreneur at heart. My Grandfather(Vietnam Veteran) was aswell and I know this is the path for me.
Brian Zimmerman thanks for posting brother it was educational of course and informative and helpful. To make a long story short I'm trying to start up a small business myself and I think it was an absolute blessing hearing this. I keep it real because I've learned the hard way which is a blessing as well too I guess. To make a long story short I'm a graduate student going for my Master's degree and have already earned my Bachelor's in Business Concentration in Finance from Devry University. One of my two brothers actually owns his own business and is doing great and has been doing great for a while.
So semper fi and one last thing I gave the video a like of course and bookmarked the video it's only 307am and y'all made my day already. You and your fam take care now and Oorah!
This is extremely helpful. I’m starting my MSW and want to have my own private practice in a hollistic wellness center. I’m also a 200RYT Yoga teacher trainer and Holy Fire Reiki I&II Practitioner in the Windermere Florida area. I am also 100%T&P.
Excellent video! I’m motivated to get started I feel equipped for success
Its 10 Percent for combat vets or 20 Percent or higher for peace time.
I am already in year two of my business and am an 80% service connected veteran and have been denied any help at all by VA Voc Rehab unless I quite the business and seek employment under someone else. I'm looking for any help with advice or someone to contact.
Thank you sir for your good information.
Following for any updates on these questions presented in the comments. Thank you for this post, I want to do a counseling clinic for Vets, but don't want to go back to school (don't do well in school) to get degree. I would like to get certification and start helping Vets. Stay safe and blessed.
Is track 3 still available? My VA educational rep had never heard of it. I noticed this video was 4 years old so I was wondering if it has been canceled.
Yes it is. My VRC told me this week that she thought it was the best track for me
First I’d like to thank you for putting this together, so thanks to you and Jim both.
Currently work for a prime that is contracted to sustain and build IT networks work for the MDA.
My question just after I lay a few things out. One, I hold a clearance. Two & 3, I was born deaf and was just accepted through VR.
I’ve been givin the thought that VR might be able to help fund, coordinate paperwork and apply to IT contacts for our GOV.
Do you folks think it’s work my time to persue a Gov contract? Being experienced in IT, experience with the Gov customer and, being disabled with Vocational Rehabilitations support.
Would I be a potential contractor?
Thanks!
Thank you. Really appreciate the information.
Great
So I have a question? I am currently using Voc Rehab to go to school for my digital cinematography degree. I want to start my own production company. And I don’t know where to start. I’m already using Voc rehab to pay for school. Am I still eligible for assistance for self-employment through Voc Rehab, or are there other avenues I can go about? Any help or resources would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Yes you can change tracks. Nicthevet has a video discussing it
Yep. Also use Ben Krause resources
I am a 100 percent Veteran and I want to pursue the VR&E Self Employment Track. Where can I reference the laws & regulations referenced in this video?
Contact jim. JIm's more knowledgale about this.
Look at M28R, Part IV, Section C, Chapter 8 - you need to do your homework first, this is a tough track to get approved, don't let anybody tell you it's easy and don't be pulled into paying for help. It's not impossible though and sometimes you can get the same result from a different track (Like I did)
@@iamnicthevet It is hard.
Ch 31 and the internet
Late comment... checkout @iamnicthevet. She has some great content
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehab if I already have a job?
I have a 50% rating from the VA. I will have my first meeting with my Voc Rehab counselor in 4 days. I already have a job, but I plan to argue underemployed but it might be a stretch. I need to get some technical certificates to stay competitive and try to get a remote job (work from home) where I can control my work environment like a standing desk, etc.... I work in the IT industry.
Does anyone have a sample PPT or word document plan to present to the VA counselor? I read Ben Krause's site and he suggests that you go in prepared with a PPT or Word plan that shows your reasoning and your proposed plan. Anyone out there have an example?
Thanks,
John
based on what you wrote I'd bet you got denied (they could care less if you're underemployed, ONLY if your scd's are exacerbated by your current job) but hopefully you reapplied after getting some good solid info.
Does voc rehab pay for the CPA exam and home study stipend?
Yep. I’m approved for that.
Can I get a printer and a computer for my shirt business
And more
I am a 50% disabled veteran ,, where do i need to go to apply?
I understand that they will pay money towards equipment and other items needed for a business, is the 25k that he mentions that is written in law, is that given to the Veteran in cash?
I would contact him directly. I don't know those details.
VeteranBusinessServices.us
Thanks!
@@BrianZimmerman link no longer works. Is there a secondary address?
Can I use the education track to get abs degree and still later use track 3 to start a business. Is that possible
Don't know, sorry!
Is the 25k that is law the minimum or maximum amount? Is that number including the cost of all resources needed for the business?(equipment, consulting, etc) because in the video and from other sources ive heard it can go beyond that depending on the counselor. How long do they pay the 25k for?
If it can go beyond that is it too much to ask for multiple consultants to help with the launch and success of your business overtime? How long can things like this be available to your business? The life of? Some years?
When I personally tried to go to ebenefits in the past clicking that button I figured I would get some mail about the program or something but instead a counselor had called me with a set date and I had to cancel because I wasn't aware I was going to get an appointment like that. I hadn't developed a business plan yet so I figured I would be unprepared. Is this true? Should I have a fully prepared business plan before I even go back to ebenefits and try to get an appointment again? Or is this all taken in steps?
Did you figure out the answer to this?
@@robbie6625 yes, apparently you click that when you are ready because it starts the process.
Why is there nothing out there to help us healthy veterans start a business? Wtf?
There is check out Bunker Labs. Google it.
Also, StreetShares has contests and things that might help.
Google Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) - they offer a number of courses free of charge for combat veterans. EBV is an exceptional program.
Vet hustle nation sounds cheasy. Hustle is over used almost as much as nation. There is no reason to call it a nation unless you are absolutely huge. Even then it makes you sound like some conservative AM radio show from 1991.