Tech talent with a mission-first mindset.
ActivateWork helps employers hire military-connected tech professionals with unmatched discipline, resilience, and purpose. Our candidates build cutting-edge tech skills through ActivateWork—but their foundation runs deeper. Trained by the military to lead under pressure, adapt to complex situations, and execute with precision, they bring a level of mission focus and readiness that sets them apart and makes them invaluable team members.
For employers in aerospace, defense, or government sectors—the value goes even further. Many of our military-connected candidates:
- Are fluent in defense and government contracting language
- Bring firsthand knowledge of military workflows, procurement, and culture
- Understand the priorities and expectations of clients in aerospace, defense, and government-adjacent sectors
- Hold or qualify for security clearance
These professionals have lived within the military structure, followed its protocols, and navigated the decision-making processes that shape military procurement and operations. That insight is hard to teach—and impossible to fake. When you hire from this talent pool, you gain team members who speak your clients’ language and think like your stakeholders.
Our Commitment to the Military Community
ActivateWork is proud to support Colorado’s military and veteran community through our partnerships with the Department of Defense SkillBridge program and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP).
Through SkillBridge, we offer active-duty service members the opportunity to train for high-demand tech roles during their final 180 days of service, while continuing to receive their full military pay and benefits.
Through MSEP, we help military spouses prepare for and secure meaningful employment in tech roles, connecting them to a nationwide network of employers who value their unique strengths and adaptability.
These partnerships allow us to support the military community at every stage of transition and create a high-caliber pipeline of mission-driven, job-ready candidates, giving your business access to exceptional talent with proven resilience, adaptability, and technical training.
Why Military-Connected Talent?
Veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses bring more than experience—they bring mission focus, adaptability, and leadership under pressure. These strengths translate directly to success in civilian tech careers, especially in fields like cybersecurity, IT support, and data analysis.
Hiring military-connected talent isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart workforce strategy.
ActivateWork supports three distinct groups, each bringing unique value to your team:
- Transitioning Service Members
Active-duty personnel preparing to leave the military can train for civilian tech careers the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program—giving employers early access to top-tier candidates before they officially transition to civilian life. - Military Spouses
Often overlooked in traditional hiring pipelines, military spouses are motivated and adaptable. Many are reentering the workforce or looking to shift into more stable, upwardly mobile tech careers. - Veterans
Veterans bring a deep well of discipline, technical aptitude, and leadership experience. With targeted training and coaching from ActivateWork, they’re ready to step into meaningful roles and make an immediate impact.
How ActivateWork Supports Our Military Communities and Veterans
Veterans don’t always speak the language of civilian job markets—but we do.
ActivateWork bridges that gap with training, coaching, and hands-on support that prepares candidates to succeed in today’s tech workforce.
Our model is built to deliver job-ready team members, backed by comprehensive support every step of the way:
- Career-Aligned Training: Learners complete full-time technical training in high-demand tech fields like IT support, cybersecurity, software development, and data analytics. Our curriculum is shaped by real employer needs and evolving industry standards.
- Job Matching & Placement: We connect employers who recognize the value of military experience with candidates who are both technically qualified and aligned with their culture, expectations, and goals.
- Wraparound Coaching & Support: Each candidate receives personalized coaching throughout training, during the job search, and for 12 months post-hire—plus access to free technical upskilling for life through Per Scholas. That means better onboarding, faster ramp-up, and long-term retention.
- Alumni Network: Graduates join a growing network of motivated peers—veterans and civilians alike—who have successfully launched tech careers through ActivateWork. This peer support fosters confidence, career momentum, and community.
Whether you’re scaling up or seeking specialized skills, ActivateWork will match you with candidates who are trained, vetted, and ready to contribute. They already have mission-driven experience; we help them translate that into lasting success—for your company and for their future.
How It Works
- You share your hiring needs.
We start by learning about your hiring goals, required skills, and team dynamics. Whether you’re filling one role or scaling a team, we’ll tailor our approach to your hiring priorities. - We match you with trained talent.
Our candidates receive rigorous technical training and professional development, so they’re not only skilled—they’re job-ready. We introduce you to vetted candidates who align with your timeline, culture, and expectations. - You hire with confidence.
When you’re ready to move forward, we streamline the hiring process and provide ongoing support: Every placement includes 12 months of post-hire coaching with ActivateWork staff, plus access to free upskilling through Per Scholas to ensure long-term success.
The SkillBridge Advantage
Get early access to mission-ready talent—before they leave the military.
ActivateWork is proud to be an approved SkillBridge provider, offering active-duty service members the opportunity to train for high-demand tech roles during their final 180 days of service.
Through SkillBridge, the Department of Defense continues to pay participants while they complete our full-time technical training courses—meaning employers can connect with motivated, high-potential candidates before they officially transition to civilian life— without incurring any training costs.
While SkillBridge covers the training period, ActivateWork delivers everything that follows—personalized coaching, career readiness support, and connections to hiring opportunities—at no cost to the learner.
By the time these candidates graduate, they’re not only technically trained—they’re professionally prepared and ready to contribute to your team on day one.
Ready to Hire from our Military & Veteran Communities?
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Connect with our Talent Solutions team to learn how we can help you hire top-tier military and veteran talent—ready to contribute on day one.
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