Apply to the VEP
Eligibility:
Applications to the VEP will be accepted from candidates who:
- Have separated from active duty service (or are currently in the administrative process of separating)
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- Are identified as disabled by the Veteran’s Administration or Department of Defense authority based on a “service-connected” disability
OR - Are “service distinguished” for exemplary military conduct
- Are identified as disabled by the Veteran’s Administration or Department of Defense authority based on a “service-connected” disability
- Demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship and small business ownership/management
Costs and Logistics:
This program is entirely free to the veteran. All travel, accommodation, meals, materials, and instructional costs will be covered for veterans participating in the UTC VEP Program.
Application Procedures:
The VEP program represents a unique opportunity for men and women who have sacrificed for America’s freedom to take an important step toward realizing their own freedom – economic freedom – through entrepreneurship. VEP is a selective, rigorous, and intense educational initiative that has been created to make a difference. Accordingly, the application process itself is rigorous and selective.
Successful candidates for admission will demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship, high motivation for owning and managing a business, and a high likelihood of successful completion of this intense training program. Click here to apply online.
Schedule of Events
January 7-April 1, 2013
Applications accepted through midnight, April 1st by mail or via web
(link to application)
April 26, 2013
Final notification of admission. Applicants are notified of admission or
rejection on a rolling basis, with final notification to all applicants by
this date. As we have limited spots, a signed commitment letter must
be received by us within a week of acceptance.
May 28-July 2, 2013
Phase I – Self Study and Business Concept/Issues Development
July 20-27, 2013
Phase II: VEP Bootcamp at UTC – delegates arrive in Chattanooga on
Saturday, July 20th and depart on Sunday, July 28th.
August 2013 – May 2014
Phase III: Follow up Mentoring and Business Development Support.
Online peer-to-peer networking.
