--- title: Project Vanguard Foundation --- [About Us](https://projectvanguard.org/about-us) [Events](https://projectvanguard.org/events) [Activities](https://projectvanguard.org/activities) [Speakers](https://projectvanguard.org/speakers) [Media](https://media.projectvanguard.com/) [FAQ](https://projectvanguard.org/faq) [Store](https://www.projectvanguard.org/store) Project Vanguard Foundation ยท Educating Veterans for Energy Careers *10%* of the energy workforce are veterans. Our mission is to double that. The energy and infrastructure industry is our next tour of duty. Your training, leadership, and discipline are exactly what this industry needs โ€” and the Project Vanguard Foundation helps you make the transition through education, mentorship, and a nationwide veteran community. [Join the Network](https://projectvanguard.org#join) [See Your Career Path](https://projectvanguard.org#why) The Opportunity ## Building the energy workforce of the future America's all-of-the-above energy and infrastructure build-out is one of the largest workforce opportunities of our generation โ€” and veterans are uniquely built for it. The Foundation exists to educate and connect them to it. ๐Ÿ“ˆ 300K+ Job Growth The U.S. energy and infrastructure sector is projected to add hundreds of thousands of jobs over the next decade โ€” from field operations and engineering to project leadership and management. ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Next Tour Service After the Uniform Energy security is national security. Veterans entering this sector aren't leaving service โ€” they're continuing it, helping power and strengthen the country they swore to defend. ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ $75K+ Career Paths From field technician to project lead to executive โ€” energy careers offer strong starting wages, fast advancement, and a direct translation of military skills into civilian leadership. Why Veterans Belong Here ## Your training already maps to this industry Hear from veterans at every level โ€” junior enlisted, senior NCOs, and officers โ€” who made the transition and built careers in energy and infrastructure. About Us What is Project Vanguard? Learn about our mission to build the nation's premier veteran energy workforce network and why energy security is national security. Junior Enlisted From the Field to the Grid How junior enlisted veterans translate hands-on technical training into careers in energy operations and infrastructure maintenance. Senior Enlisted Leading Teams in a New Arena Senior NCOs bring leadership, logistics, and mission-execution discipline that energy companies actively recruit for at the supervisory level. Junior Officer Strategy, Scale, and Clean Energy Officers find that planning, resource management, and team leadership translate directly into high-impact program and project management roles. The Project Vanguard Podcast ## Veterans in energy, in their own words Real conversations with veterans who have made the transition into energy and infrastructure careers. Hear their stories, their lessons, and their advice for the next generation of veteran energy professionals. [ Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/7zkw4lKUJRD30kXQCkkTgz) [ Apple Podcasts ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-vanguard-podcast/id1813174045) [๐ŸŽ™๏ธ All Episodes](https://media.projectvanguard.com/) Our Reach ## Veterans in energy, coast to coast Project Vanguard members are already embedded in the energy and infrastructure industry across the country. Join the network and find your people. **Blue Markers โ€” Volunteers** Veterans who help build the community, support local events, and represent Project Vanguard in their region. ๐Ÿ“ฃ **Megaphone Icons โ€” Community Leaders** Veterans who lead local chapters, host events, coordinate outreach, and mentor fellow veterans in their state. **Want to help build the veteran energy community in your region?** Our volunteers connect with fellow veterans, support local events, and mentor service members making the transition. [Volunteer Here โ†’](https://share.hsforms.com/1_LHTecsHT2OMSZU62_Bfnws8gr7) Member Stories ## Veterans already making the move "Project Vanguard isn't just a network โ€” it's a supporting community with a powerful mission: to empower veterans to lead in energy while reinforcing our country's national security through energy independence." ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Zach Apperson U.S. Marine Corps "It was great to find an organization like Project Vanguard that immediately expanded my network and highlighted veterans working in states across the country. I feel like I have an entire network to leverage." โœˆ๏ธ Patrick Wolverton U.S. Air Force "Project Vanguard has made it so easy to find and network with other veterans in energy. As an industry professional, it's hard to find other veterans โ€” this community solved that." โš“ Lourdes Spurlock U.S. Navy **Your story could inspire the next veteran to make the move into energy.** Share your experience and help us show what's possible when service meets opportunity. [Share Your Story โ†’](https://share.hsforms.com/17VxP92r2R9udcLgp6zXM3As8gr7) How It Works ## Three steps to your next mission Project Vanguard connects veterans with a peer network, a professional community, and the inside track on energy careers. 01 ๐Ÿ“‹ Join the PV Peer Network Sign up below. Tell us your branch, rank, and career interests. It takes two minutes and costs nothing. 02 ๐Ÿค Connect with Fellow Veterans Engage with PV members through our Slack community, in-person events, and social channels โ€” veterans already building careers in energy. 03 ๐ŸŽฏ Get the Inside Track Your new professional network gives you first access to emerging roles, hiring companies, and opportunities that never make it to a job board. Support the Mission ## Power the next veteran's transition into energy Your tax-deductible gift to the Project Vanguard Foundation funds the education, mentorship, and workforce-development programs that connect transitioning service members and veterans to careers in energy and infrastructure โ€” at no cost to them. โœ“ Career education & workforce-development programs โœ“ The Community Leader Fellowship & mentorship network โœ“ Free events, resources & the veteran energy community [Donate to the Foundation โ†’](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TYHVML5CWEZLQ) ### A 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit The Project Vanguard Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Advocacy and policy work is conducted separately by the Project Vanguard Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization. Contributions to the Action Fund are not tax-deductible. Stay Connected ## Join the conversation Follow Project Vanguard across our channels for job opportunities, member stories, events, and the latest in veteran energy news. [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-vanguard) [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582528685159) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/@Project-Vanguard-USA) [ Substack ](https://media.projectvanguard.com) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/projectvanguardusa) [ Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/7zkw4lKUJRD30kXQCkkTgz) [ Apple Podcasts ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-vanguard-podcast/id1813174045) Join Us ## Ready to turn your service into your next career? The Project Vanguard Foundation is building the community of veterans in energy. Sign up to get connected with peers, opportunities, and resources tailored to your military background. โœ“ No cost, no commitment โœ“ Veteran-led, mission-driven organization โœ“ Open to all branches, all MOSs โœ“ Access to a private Slack community โœ“ Access to industry conferences โœ“ Local chapter networking events and activities Join the Project Vanguard Network 200,000 veterans transition out of the military every year. Let's get you connected to the energy industry faster. Your information is kept private. Project Vanguard will never sell your data. Newsletter ## Stay in the fight. Stay informed. Veterans in energy news, job opportunities, and community updates โ€” straight to your inbox. Subscribe โ†’ No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Contact Us ## Get in touch Have a question or want to connect? Send us a message and we'll get back to you. Name Your Email Subject Message Send Message โ†’ Go Further ## Ready to do more than join? The Project Vanguard Foundation runs on veterans who show up, mentor, and lead from the front. Whether you have a few hours a month or want a deeper commitment, there's a way to serve the mission. ๐Ÿคš Volunteer with Project Vanguard Represent veterans at industry and educational conferences, host local chapter events, or mentor transitioning service members. Our regional volunteers build relationships on the ground โ€” connecting with fellow veterans, sharing career resources, and growing the community. Travel support is available. [Volunteer Here โ†’](https://share.hsforms.com/1_LHTecsHT2OMSZU62_Bfnws8gr7) ๐ŸŽ“ Apply for the Community Leader Fellowship The Project Vanguard Foundation Fellowship equips veterans committed to energy careers and national energy security with leadership training, mentorship, speaking and education opportunities, and a platform to lead. Fellows serve as peer mentors, educators, and community leaders โ€” sharing the veteran experience in energy careers, workforce development, and community engagement nationwide. [Fellowship Application โ†’](https://share.hsforms.com/1JOeE6KoHQBuJjomLoKhxfgs8gr7) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=8834124&fmt=gif)