The Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 [Public Law 106-419], expanded opportunities for veterans to use their Montgomery GI benefits to pay for professional certification tests. NOCA supported the passage of this legislation. Click here for information about how this program works.

Federal Resources to Assist Military Personnel Transitioning to the Civilian Sector:

U.S. Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
U.S. Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment & Training Services
U.S. Department of Labor's Use Your Military Experience and Training (UMET)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits (GI Bill)


List of NOCA member organizations by occupation.

Resources for Displaced Workers

Occupational certification represents an excellent opportunity for displaced workers to learn a new skill and transition into a new and rewarding career.  Below are some resources designed to assist persons looking to earn a new credential.

Federal Resources to Assist Displaced Workers

U.S. Department of Labor's Career One Stop - a comprehensive source for career information.

Job Corps - Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16-24 to learn a new skill.