Building structured pathways for those who served.
We operate as a fiscally sponsored nonprofit to deliver transparent, accountable pathways to meaningful careers for those who served.
Why We Exist
Veterans are ready to lead
90% of veteran talent is underutilized after transition¹
Without structured pathways, even highly skilled veterans struggle to find roles that match their value.
Industries are ready to hire
4 of California’s top 5 sectors face talent shortages²
Critical industries like logistics, healthcare, and aerospace need a workforce built on discipline and adaptability.
What We Do
Programs That Build Purpose-Driven Careers
We design purpose-driven programs that remove barriers and create clear, supported career pathways for student veterans, transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
CareerBridge
Paid Internships
Structured 10-week, paid internships helping student veterans transition confidently from school to meaningful civilian careers.
Transition Coaching
Personalized, 1-on-1 guidance supporting veterans, transitioning service members, and spouses as they navigate career changes.
Employer Engagement
Building direct connections with local employers through resume development, interview preparation, and workforce-readiness training.
Reintegration Support
Addressing barriers like uniforms, supplies, travel costs, and training needs to ensure veterans and their families are ready to succeed.
How We Operate
Community-Focused. Mission-Led. Built for Impact.
The Advance Project is a nonprofit initiative created to serve those who served and those too often left out of opportunity.
Backed by Mission Edge, our fiscal sponsor, we operate lean, local, and focused, delivering impact while ensuring full accountability and transparency.
This approach allows us to scale fast, stay grounded in our mission, and focus on what matters: people, purpose, and results.
Move with purpose
We’re built to respond quickly—because lives and livelihoods can’t wait.
Stay people-first
We put veterans and underserved talent at the center of every program we build.
Lead with vision
We co-create solutions with our partners, always rooted in real community needs.
Deliver with integrity
We’re accountable to our mission and to the people who trust us to deliver.
Who We Serve
Built for Those Who Served—and Their Families
The Advance Project exists to create real opportunity for the people and communities too often left out of the workforce conversation.
Veterans & Transitioning Service Members
Whether on active duty, recently separated, or years into civilian life, we support veterans navigating their next chapter with structure, clarity, and community.
Student Veterans
We bridge the gap between higher education and employment by partnering with colleges and employers to deliver structured, paid internships that help student veterans move confidently from campus to career.
Get Involved
Real Impact Takes a Real Community
Whether you’re a veteran, employer, donor, or advocate—there’s a role for you in this mission. Let’s build the future together.
Where Your Donation Goes
Empowering Veterans to Succeed
Your donation funds paid internships, stipends, and essential supplies, removing barriers so veterans can launch meaningful civilian careers. Every contribution sponsors real opportunities for those who served.
