ALEN BLANCO HERNANDEZ 2035
Expanded Mission and Strategic Implementation Partners
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Defense
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
U.S. Army Installation Management Command
Gold Star Families
Folds of Honor
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
Gary Sinise Foundation
American Gold Star Mothers
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Fisher House Foundation
Army Emergency Relief
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Air Force Aid Society
Legacy Support Partners
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Heroes Support Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Geriatrics & Extended Care
Area Agencies on Aging
Rebuilding Together – Veterans Housing Program
Habitat for Humanity – Veterans Build
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
National Association of American Veterans
Homes for Our Troops
Meals on Wheels
State and local Veterans Service Offices
Veterans Administration Voluntary Service
NeighborWorks America
Operation Stand Down
Veterans Community Project
Homes for Heroes Foundation
Catholic Charities USA – Veteran Support Services
Salvation Army – Veterans and Family Ministries
Disabled American Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart – Veterans Service Division
Paralyzed Veterans of America
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Future Warriors Initiative
Junior ROTC
Military Child Education Coalition
Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Military Youth Programs
Job Corps
National Guard Youth Challenge Program
Future Farmers of America
SkillsUSA
Communities In Schools
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Operation Homefront – Military Child Programs
Ask ChatGPT
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Sports & Wellness Engagement Partners
Nike
Made Hoops
Adidas
Under Armour
Jordan Brand
USA Pickleball
USA Volleyball
AAU Sports
Jr. NBA
Red Bull
Gatorade
Spalding
Wilson
ESPN Wide World of Sports
NBPA (National Basketball Players Association)
YMCA
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
US Sports Camps
IMG Academy
PlayVS
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Expanded Mission and Strategic Implementation Partners
Carrier
Trane Technologies
Daikin
Lennox
Johnson Controls
Rheem
Goodman (a Daikin brand)
York (by Johnson Controls)
Bosch Thermotechnology
Mitsubishi Electric
HVAC
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Boston Dynamics
ABB Robotics
Fanuc
KUKA
Universal Robots
NVIDIA
iRobot
Rockwell Automation
Siemens
Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI)
Robotics
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Lockheed Martin
Raytheon Technologies
Northrop Grumman
General Dynamics
Boeing Defense
BAE Systems
L3Harris Technologies
Leidos
SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation)
Textron Systems
Military Contractors
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Government Grant Providers
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Small Business Administration
National Science Foundation
U.S. Department of Commerce
White House Office of Public Engagement
White House Domestic Policy Council
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
White House Office of Management and Budget
White House Interagency Policy Council on Military Families
White House Infrastructure Implementation Team
White House Climate Policy Office
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Expanded Mission and Strategic Implementation Partners
Tesla Energy
Rivian
NextEra Energy (Florida Power & Light)
Southern Company (Georgia Power)
Duke Energy
Enphase Energy
Sunrun
Siemens Energy
Shell Recharge Solutions
Tesla
Rivian
Ford
General Motors
Hyundai
Lucid Motors
Nikola
Canoo
Mercedes-Benz
BMW
Energy & EV Partners
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Home Depot
Lowe’s
Ferguson
Johnstone Supply
Trane
Carrier
Moen
Milwaukee Tool
Emerson
Bosch
Skills Trades
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DJI
Skydio
Parrot
Autel Robotics
Teledyne FLIR
DroneDeploy
AirMap
Pix4D
Skysafe
Sentera
Drones
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Motorola Solutions
Comba Telecom
PCTEL
SOLiD Technologies
Westell Technologies
Honeywell
Corning
AT&T FirstNet
Anritsu
JMA Wireless
Emergency Responder Communication
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Implementation Partners
H2I Group
"H2I Group has been selected to provide build-out services for our Hero Center based on their proven expertise and decades of experience in designing and constructing specialized training and technology environments. As industry leaders, H2I brings a deep understanding of complex infrastructure needs, making them an ideal partner for this critical expansion."
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INAV
"INAV, the veteran-focused staffing company, will fill an estimated 150 – 250 new positions with transitioning soldiers, veterans, and their family members—ensuring the workforce powering the Hero Center truly reflects its mission."
JUST FIX IT BILLY
"Just Fix It Billy has been selected to lead the build-out and real-world setup of our Home Technician and Skilled Trades training programs—including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and construction services. With hands-on industry experience and a strong commitment to workforce development, they will help create immersive, job-ready environments for our trainees."
BLACKWOOD FINANCIAL
"We have partnered with Blackwood Financial to provide financial oversight and strategic guidance, ensuring we are responsible stewards of the funds raised to support our expansion."
Mission Partners
TESLA
"Tesla has been a strong supporter of the VTEC program, providing equipment, wall chargers, and ongoing support for our EV Wall Charger Training Class."
FORT BENNING ARMY SKILLS PROGRAMS
"The Army Career Skills Program has played a vital role in supporting VTEC by enabling transitioning soldiers to participate in our training programs prior to separation, helping them build meaningful careers in high-demand technical fields."
GI-TECHS
"Through its nationwide network, Gi-Techs connects graduates of the VTEC program with job opportunities in cities and military communities across the U.S., ensuring their training leads directly to meaningful, hands-on employment."
RIVIAN
"Rivian has partnered with VTEC to launch its first-ever training program on a military base, focused on preparing transitioning soldiers, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve members for careers as Rivian Mobile Service Technicians. This groundbreaking initiative not only provides hands-on, advanced EV training but also guarantees a job with Rivian upon successful program completion."