New Huntsville Program to Connect Veterans and Military Spouses to In-Demand Careers

Veterans and military spouses can now apply for no-cost training and career support designed to help connect them with opportunities in Alabama's growing industries

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2026 — VetsinTech, with support from JPMorganChase, today announced the launch of a Huntsville-based pilot that will provide no-cost training, professional development and connections to employers for veterans and military spouses across the region. Enrollment for upcoming cohorts is now open.

Alabama's growing industries, including defense and advanced manufacturing, depend on a workforce with the skills to meet employers' evolving needs. Veterans and military spouses are an important part of that workforce, bringing valuable experience and capabilities that can help support continued economic growth across the state. The program is designed to help translate those experiences into new career opportunities by connecting participants with skills training, industry-recognized credentials and pathways to in-demand careers.

Participants will have access to instructor-led online training in areas including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science and project management, along with opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials and completion certificates. This training is offered at no cost to veterans and military spouses.

"Veterans bring experience, discipline and decision-making skills that employers value. This critical pilot will help them build on those strengths with technical training as they pursue their next career opportunity," said Katherine Webster, founder and CEO of VetsinTech. "With JPMorganChase's support, we can extend that work in Huntsville and the greater Alabama region to help more veterans prepare for careers in both technology and the space industry.

VetsinTech has enlisted additional support from multiple local employers, universities, and community colleges and nonprofits serving the local community, including Blue Origin, X-Bow, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Alabama Community Colleges, Huntsville chamber of commerce and NextOps. 

VetsinTech has also launched a local chapter in Huntsville to further support this effort.

"Veterans and military spouses bring tremendous skills, experience and perspective to the workforce, and creating stronger pathways to opportunity is central to our work at JPMorganChase," said Mark Elliott, Global Head of Military and Veterans Affairs at JPMorganChase. "Through our partnership with VetsinTech and the firm's broader American Dream Initiative, we're proud to help expand access to technology training and career opportunities for the veteran and military-connected community in Alabama."

JPMorganChase's American Dream Initiative is a multiyear, nationwide effort to expand economic opportunity through investments in local communities. The Huntsville, Alabama pilot expands access to technology training and career opportunities for the military-connected community. With more than 180 employees and a growing branch presence across the state, JPMorganChase serves more than 610,000 consumer customers and over 31,000 small businesses.

Approximately 34,400 veterans reside in Madison County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020–2024 estimates. And Huntsville's Cummings Research Park is home to more than 300 companies, employing 26,000 workers. This rich footprint of veteran talent indicates the region's potential for connecting military talent with technology careers. Huntsville is also the headquarters of U.S. Space Command creating even more opportunities for transitioning veterans.

Huntsville Pilot Opens Recruitment for Two Technology Training Cohorts

Veterans and military spouses in the Huntsville area are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants elsewhere in Alabama or within a 200-mile radius of Huntsville may fill any remaining seats.

For application deadlines and program details, contact Dustin Phelps at [email protected].

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