Programs
How we serve the people who serve
Verified Discount Directory
One free, searchable place to find real discounts for the people who serve. Every member is verified once, and every business is checked by a person before its offer goes live.
- Free forever for verified members. Personal information is never the product.
- Every listing is independently verified. No business can pay for a higher place in search.
- Members verify their service once, then save for life without re-verifying.
- Covers national brands and the neighborhood businesses that are hardest to find.
Who it serves
Veterans, military families, first responders, and healthcare workers
Military-to-Civilian Skills Translator & Career Navigation
Structured skills translation, individualized career pathway navigation, resume refinement, credential planning, and peer mentorship for transitioning service members.
- Skills translation that turns military roles, training, and experience into civilian language employers recognize.
- Individualized career pathway navigation toward the jobs and industries that fit each person's goals.
- Resume refinement so experience reads clearly to civilian hiring managers.
- Credential planning that maps the licenses and certifications a chosen path requires.
- Peer mentorship from people who have already made the transition.
Who it serves
Transitioning service members
Vocational & Credentialing Fee Assistance Fund
Direct gap-funding micro-grants of $100 to $500 that cover occupational licensing, vocational certification exam fees, textbooks, and equipment.
- Micro-grants of $100 to $500, sized for the small costs that stall a career move.
- Covers occupational licensing and vocational certification exam fees.
- Covers the textbooks and equipment a program or trade requires.
- Gap funding: built to fill what other benefits and aid leave uncovered.
Who it serves
Members of our service communities pursuing a license or vocational credential
Veteran Resources Hub
A curated guide to benefits, programs, and support services, so finding help does not become a second job. Resources are reviewed by our team and linked to their official sources.
- Crisis and mental health lines, VA benefits, education, housing, and employment resources.
- Organized by need and by who qualifies, in plain language.
- Links go straight to official program pages, never to paid intermediaries.
- Community members can suggest resources, and our team reviews each one.
Who it serves
Service members, veterans, families, and the people who support them
Local Business Partners
Neighborhood businesses in Austin that want to thank the people who served. We help them list an offer, verify their business, and reach a community that values them back.
- The auto shop, the gym, and the restaurant down the street: the offers national lists miss.
- Each business is reviewed by a person before it appears in the directory.
- Businesses set their own offer terms. We never take a cut of member purchases.
- Partners join a local network that grows as we expand beyond Austin.
Who it serves
Independent and locally owned businesses, starting in Austin, Texas
Corporate Sponsorship
Companies that share our mission fund the platform's operating costs, so public donations go directly to programs. Funding can pay for verification. Funding cannot buy verification.
- Sponsors underwrite infrastructure, member verification, staffing, and community outreach.
- Sponsorship never changes a listing, a ranking, or a verification decision.
- Every sponsor relationship is disclosed publicly.
- Annual sponsorship tiers, with recognition on our sponsors page.
Who it serves
Companies and foundations that support veterans and service communities
Need help now?
Support you can reach today
Our resources hub is still being built. If you or someone you know needs support right now, these services are free and available around the clock.
Want to take part?
Businesses, sponsors, and volunteers can reach our team directly. Members can join the launch list.
Frequently asked questions
Are your programs free?
Yes. Every program is free for the people it serves. Sponsors and donors fund the work.
Who can apply for the Credentialing Fee Assistance Fund?
The fund is in development. It will offer micro-grants of $100 to $500 for licensing fees, certification exam fees, textbooks, and equipment. Join the newsletter to hear when applications open and how eligibility will work.
How does the Skills Translator help with a career transition?
It translates military roles and training into civilian terms, then pairs that with career pathway navigation, resume refinement, credential planning, and peer mentorship from people who have made the move.
Can my business become a local partner?
Yes. We are recruiting Austin businesses that want to offer a verified discount to the people who serve. Contact us and choose Business.
Can VetDiscounts.org help in a crisis?
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Our programs cover savings, careers, and resources, not emergency response.