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Fund a Veteran's Next Career

VTS is an all-volunteer nonprofit. Every dollar you donate goes directly to program delivery — OSHA certification fees, Lean Six Sigma training, Coursera enrollments, and career counseling for veterans and military families in San Diego.

 

500+

Veterans Trained

$0

Cost to Veterans

100%

Volunteer Run

2014

Serving SD Veterans

Make a Donation

Choose Your Impact

Where Your Money Goes

Every Dollar Funds

Real Programs

VTS has no paid staff and no overhead bloat. When you donate, your money covers the direct cost of delivering free programs to veterans — certification fees, training materials, instructor costs, and Zoom licensing. Nothing else.

 

$50

One OSHA Seat

Covers the OSHA card processing fee and materials for one veteran to earn their OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

$100

LSS Certification

Covers the full cost of one Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification for a veteran — including materials and exam fees.

$60

1 Year Coursera Access

Funds one veteran or military spouse's full-year access to hundreds of Coursera professional certification courses.

$1,000

Fund a Full Cohort

Sponsors an entire class session — instructor coordination, materials, certification processing, and Zoom hosting for a full cohort of veterans.

Toby K.
USMC Retired — OSHA Graduate
It was more than just an OSHA class — it was an event that provided information for many things, at many levels, to improve the quality of life for those of us who served."
Eduardo S.
Army Veteran — Career Graduate
"I am really thankful to have met you. From the classes, VA rating, and the career help has taken me a long way. It's been life-changing for me."
Ron V.
U.S. Navy Veteran
You're a true inspiration and shining light in arguably the most tenuous and stressful time for veterans. Your work matters."
More Ways to Support VTS

Beyond a One-Time Donation

Monthly Giving

A recurring monthly donation — even $10/month — gives VTS predictable funding to plan and deliver programs consistently throughout the year.

Corporate Sponsorship

Sponsor a cohort, sponsor a class series, or become a named partner on VTS program materials. Packages are customized for your organization's goals.

Volunteer Your Skills

VTS is 100% volunteer-run. If you have skills in logistics, social media, fundraising, photography, IT, or nonprofit management — we want to hear from you.

A Veteran Served You.

Now Serve Them Back.

Your donation to Veterans Transition Support funds free certifications and career training for veterans in San Diego. It’s tax-deductible. It goes 100% to programs. And it changes careers.

 

About VTS

Veterans Transition Support (VTS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 and based in San Marcos, California. We provide free OSHA certifications, Lean Six Sigma training, Coursera access, and career counseling to veterans, transitioning service members, reservists, and military spouses across San Diego and Orange County.

 

Tax Deductibility

VTS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Upon donation you will receive an automatic email receipt for your records. For questions about your donation receipt or our EIN, contact us directly.

 

Donate to Veterans in San Diego

Every contribution — from a $25 one-time donation to a $1,000 cohort sponsorship — funds programs that help veterans earn industry-recognized certifications and launch careers after military service. VTS has trained 500+ veterans since 2014 at no cost to participants.