Programs

Entrepreneur Bootcamp for 
Native American Veterans

The University of New Mexico is partnering with Hesperus and Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families (IVMF) to bring an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to Native American Veterans in New Mexico and the Southwest Region of the United States.

Offered only to Native American Veterans, the Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Veterans (EBVNAV) is a unique program created to leverage the skills, resources, and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to Native American Veterans in New Mexico and the Southwest Region of the United States.

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Interested in applying to Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for
Native American Veterans (EBVNAV)?

Eligibility:
Native American Veterans from New Mexico or the Southwest Region 
of the United States that have a passion for business ownership

Cost:
EBV-NAV is provided at no cost through the generous support of Hesperus and the University of New Mexico. Expenses covered by the program include transportation, lodging, food, and course meals.
The program does not require use of GI bill or VOC-Rehab benefits.

The Summit Program is a full-time, 15-week, no cost technical training program that incorporates live virtual instruction, hands-on virtual labs,

real-life application scenarios, and opportunities for certifications to prepare students for challenging networking and cyber tech jobs in any industry.

This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families

Interested in applying to The Summit Program?

Eligibility:
The Summit Program is open to all Native American veterans.

VETERANS MUST:
- Discuss The Summit Program with the Program Administrator to determine eligibility
- Submit a DD214 showing proof of military service
- Enrolled members of federal and state recognized tribes will be prioritized for admission

What group of veterans showed the lowest personal incomes among veterans of other races/ethnicities?
Alaska Native and American Indian Veterans showed the lowest personal incomes among veterans of other races/ethnicities.

What group is more likely to be unemployed than veterans of other races?
Alaska Native and American Indian Veterans are more likely to be unemployed than veterans of other races.

What group of veterans have the lowest percentage of finishing a bachelor’s degree or higher degree than other veterans?
Alaska Native and American Indian Veterans have the lowest percentage of finishing a bachelor’s degree or higher degree than other veterans.

What group serves in the military at a higher rate and have a higher concentration of female service members than all other service members?
Alaska Native and American Indian Veterans serve in the military at a higher rate and have a higher concentration of female service members than all other service members.