# Veteran Tech Camps VETT is Empowering Veterans By Providing Technology Education and Support By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-06-29 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-veterans References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/free-tech-training-veterans/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/veterans-empowered-through-technology-vett) This crowdfunded training scheme will be empowering veterans by educating them in emerging technologies. In addition to providing tech education, VETT hopes to help improve the lives of vets with community support as well. VETT (or Veterans Empowered Through Technology) is currently seeking financial backers on Indiegogo so help close the transition gap through a [technology boot camp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-certification-program). This program helps participating individuals learn new skills through six weeks of classes and hands-on training. The session is empowering veterans by offering teaching on prototyping and design in fields such as machining, woodworking, metal fabrication, laser and graphics and textiles and electronics. The camp also covers concepts of CNC, CAD/CAM software, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. This offers former military professionals feel rejuvenated while also receiving [rehabilitation and reintegration tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripped-raw). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emerging Technologies Education:** VETT is empowering veterans by educating them in emerging technologies, providing them with new skills and opportunities in the tech industry. - **Community Support for Veterans:** VETT aims to improve the lives of veterans by offering community support, creating a network of resources and connections for their transition into civilian life. - **Technology Boot Camps:** VETT's technology boot camp provides hands-on training and classes, helping veterans gain the necessary skills for success in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Tech Education:** VETT's focus on educating veterans in emerging technologies creates opportunities for growth in the tech education industry. - **Manufacturing and Design:** VETT's teaching on prototyping and design in fields like machining, woodworking, metal fabrication, etc. paves the way for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing and design industry. - **Creative Software and Digital Design:** VETT's instruction on software like Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the creative software and digital design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Repair Tech Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrepair-tech-platform.md) - [Unique Coding Assistance Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-assistance.md) - [Military Child Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-education-initiative.md) - [Veteran-Honoring Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veterans-networking-app.md) - [Technology Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-gap.md) - [Career-Accelerating Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-accelerating-learning-platform.md) - [Employment-Focused Charity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-tech-training.md) - [Actionable Veteran Metaverse Homing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veteran-metaverse-homing.md) - [All-in-One Hitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitting-machine.md)