VIE-25 | Washington Career Paths

Welcome to VIE-25!

VIE-25 is a joint project under direction of the governor’s office between the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and the Garrison Command to support pathways to employment for transitioning service members. The schools within 25 miles of a military installation are asked to identify their already existing programs in which the first employable certificate can be completed within 6 months. Service members can then get permission from their commander and apply for an MOA to complete classes during the duty day in the 6 months prior to their ETS or retirement date. Click here for more in-depth details.

Links to get started:

Kitsap Naval Base, Contact Olympic College's Veterans Services Office to get started

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) Resources

Veteran Students

Tuition Waivers:Eligible Veterans or National Guard Members (tuition)

Frequently Asked Questions

File your FAFSA:
- Contact the VIE-25 POC for your school (listed below) to check your eligibility to access Workforce Retraining dollars that may pay for your classes, books, and/or gas.
- Attend GoArmyEd 101 (at Stone Ed) if using Tuition Assistance.
Operation GoodJobs (Goodwill) and Career Path Services are partners with VIE-25 offering job assistance and funding. Career Path Services will assist in paying for short-term training and certification programs. Qualifications are 12 months from ETS date, be Pierce Country or JBLM resident, transitioning service member. This is WIOA funding.

The certificates featured in the VIE-25 program are offered by Washington State’s community and technical colleges through their campuses or online. Therefore, they are open to all applicants, including spouses who may also be eligible for Worker Retraining funding in certain cases. What VIE-25 offers transitioning service members is the opportunity for time off during their last 6 months of duty to attend classes.

Make an appointment for the VIE-25 Lab at https://stone_education.timetap.com (Choose option 6)
The VIE-25 lab will cover instructor guided information and assistance with the process and components of VIE-25 program, including:

packet for command approval
industry and college program research
overview of funding options
direct connection with VIE-25 college representatives

Walk-in service will be available for members with completed packets to receive commander’s memo.

For in-depth education counseling or to begin the MOA process make an appointment with an Education Transition Counselor at the Stone Education Center.

VIE-25 School Points of Contact

BATES TECHNICAL
Shondea Chapman
253-680-7127
workerretraining@batestech.edu
CLOVER PARK
Veteran's Services Office
253-589-5581
vaoffice@cptc.edu
GREEN RIVER
Military Affairs
253-833-9111 ext. 2211
workforce@greenriver.edu
HIGHLINE
Kendall Evans
206-592-3095
keevans@highline.edu
PIERCE
Diana Baker
253-912-3641
dbaker@pierce.ctc.edu
SPSCC
Veteran's Office
360-596-5262
TACOMA
Adam Meyer
253-460-3803
ameyers@tacomacc.edu

COVID-19 Update

Washington’s community and technical colleges continue to serve students, communities, and employers across Washington state. We’re just doing things differently.

Our colleges have moved a majority of services and instruction online to create social distancing and help slow the spread of COVID-19. Some VIE25 colleges do have hybrid certificate programs that have some instruction that needs to be done in person rather than online. Please check with the college of your interest to see how they are continuing with instruction.