Empowering PA Veterans
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Penn State provides entrepreneurial development services to veterans, active duty service members, National Guard members, Reservists, and military spouses.
Our goal is to empower veteran entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools and resources needed to succeed!
Services To Support You On Your Startup Journey
Pre-Business Support
Offering guidance for veterans exploring entrepreneurship, including mentorship, training, and resources to refine business ideas and assess readiness.
Business Startup Services
Helping veterans launch their ventures with workshops, business plan support, financial assistance guidance, and connecting with financing resources.
Ongoing Business Growth
Providing continuous support for established veteran-owned businesses, including mentorship, marketing assistance, and access to government contracting opportunities.
Programs to Get You Started
Boots to Business – Boots to Business is a training program provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program is available to transitioning service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses at military installations worldwide. Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help.
Boots to Business Reboot – Boots to Business Reboot, brought to you by the SBA and its resource partners, makes the Boots to Business course available in local communities. This extends access to veterans from all eras, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
We Are Proud to Support
All Service Members
including Army Reserves and National Guard
Veterans of Any Era
Military Spouses
“Penn State is proud to be an institution that recognizes the contributions of our veterans to our nation, honors their service and sacrifice, and supports them in their education and continued success. As I often say, we are the land of the free only because we are the home of the brave.”
Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi
Questions on how to get started?
Veterans Crisis Line
Are you a veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Contact the Veterans Crisis Line.