Work
We Serve Our Community Together
Employment, Career Advancement, and Entrepreneurship Support for Veteran Success
Resources to Assist You Find YOUR NEXT Career
Receive assistance from our AVA Work Program team with resume, interview lessons, and connections to high-quality employers who want YOU!
Economic Stability
Employment, Career Advancement, and Entrepreneurship Support.
Our Objective
Increase financial stability, reduce economic stressors, and address systemic barriers linked to suicide risk.
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Clinical Focus
Reducing financial stress and strengthening vocational functioning.
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Key Considerations
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Financial strain
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Employment barriers
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Barriers to care challenges
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Interventions
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Employment readiness support
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Career advancement counseling
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Financial literacy education
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Employer networking opportunities
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Job fairs and workforce partnerships
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Entrepreneurial training and business development courses
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Career Advancement
We connect great organizations with veterans to provide new workplace opportunities and further regional economic development. Click on the logos below to explore quality career opportunities.
AVA's Mission Launch Program
A 6-Week Entrepreneurial Launch Course for Transitioning Service Members and Veterans
Hosted by Acadiana Veteran Alliance (AVA). Mission: Launch is a 6-week intensive program designed to guide transitioning service members and veterans from initial business ideation to launching a viable product or service. Developed by the Acadiana Veteran Alliance (AVA), this course offers weekly workshops, mentorship, funding opportunities, and a culminating Demo Day.
Financial Education
Financial literacy is integrated into AVA’s Work Program as a critical component of long-term veteran stability and success. Through partnerships with organizations such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., AVA connects veterans and military families with financial education resources focused on budgeting, debt management, credit improvement, homeownership, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies.