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Reservists Deserve
More Than A Paycheck.

FOV raises funding from donors, businesses, and government partners to pay for certifications and skills training so Reservists can build real careers, increase their earning potential, and continue serving without falling behind financially.

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Who qualifies
Reservists who are struggling financially and need a career path that doesn't require them to miss more work.
What we cover
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and trade certifications electrician, plumber, HVAC, carpentry.
The goal
A stable career so drill weekend doesn't mean choosing between serving and paying your bills.
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Drill weekend

Can mean missed shifts, reduced income, and added pressure for Reservists balancing service with civilian work.

Limited career options

The issue is not lack of discipline or effort. Many Reservists simply need access to a clearer career pathway.

$500

Can help cover a certification that opens the door to better employment and long-term career stability.

Our Mission

Getting left behind is not an option.

Too many reservists show up to drill broke and stressed. They are stuck in jobs that don't pay enough because nobody helped them get the credentials that open better doors. FOV raises money from donors, businesses, and government programs and puts it directly toward getting reservists certified and into careers. Real jobs. Real pay. So drill weekend stops being a financial hit.

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01
Fund careers, not handouts
Every dollar goes toward certifications and trade training that leads to a real job with real pay.
02
Break the cycle
When a reservist lands a good career, drill weekend stops costing them money. That's the win.
03
Backed by the community
We seek funding from donors, businesses, and government sources so reservists never pay out of pocket.
What We Fund

We fund the training.
You build the career.

FOV raises funding from donors, businesses, and government partners and uses it to cover certification exams, approved training costs, and skills-based career pathways for eligible Reservists.

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ITCompTIA A+
ITNetwork+
ITSecurity+
TradeCarpentry Certifications
TradeHVAC Certifications
TradeElectrical Certifications
TradePlumbing Certifications
$500
Maximum award per applicant
The Reality

The gap is real. We are working to close it.

Lost wages
Every drill weekend a reservist without a good job loses civilian income just to show up and serve.
No path
Most reservists have no certification, no trade license, and no clear way into a career that pays what they deserve.
$500
Is enough to earn a CompTIA or trade certification that moves a reservist into a career — and most never get that chance.
How It Works

Five steps.
Clear accountability.

01
Submit a request
Tell us who you are, what certification you want, and your timeline.
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Service verification
We verify eligible service through accepted documentation such as military ID, reserve unit orders, or other approved service records.
03
Training validation
We confirm that the certification, course, or training pathway is connected to a real career outcome before approving funding
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Funding + milestones
Funding is tied to clear milestones such as enrollment confirmation, exam registration, or approved program requirements.
05
Career launch
Once the certification or training is completed, FOV supports career readiness and tracks outcomes to measure long-term impact.

Ready to get funded?

Tell us who you are and what certification or trade you want to pursue. We verify your service and build your funding plan. You focus on training.

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Funded certifications include
CompTIA A+ Security+ Network+ HVAC Electrical Plumbing Carpentry
Take Action

Invest in a Reservist's
civilian career path

FOV is funded by donors, businesses, and community partners. Every dollar goes directly toward certifications and trade training for reservists who are struggling financially. Be the reason someone's life changes.

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