What Sets Us Apart?
We know you have options. Let us show you why we might be the best choice for you.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
- We are conveniently located near a Veterans Healthcare Facility, the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Office.
- There are many exciting community service activities in our area. We are right next to the Historic Fort Vancouver which hosts a huge Independence Day event every year in honor of our veterans.
- Our area is known for having an abundance of year-round outdoor activities to take advantage of.
- There are many local, veteran-focused events such as 5K races, marathons, and festivals.
- We are conveniently located near a plethora of restaurants and bars so you can unwind and explore the local cuisine.
- Our community loves our veterans and many businesses offer a veterans discount on services.
For More Information
Contact our Veterans Affairs office at 1-800-868-1816 ext. 306
VETERAN-FOUNDED
Our founder, Arch Miller is a veteran himself. We also have many instructors, staff, and current students who are veterans. You will never feel alone or out-of-place in our supportive and welcoming environment.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
All of our training is very hands-on so, most of your day will be spent climbing and working directly with the same equipment used in the field. We also keep our class sizes small which means you will get more individualized attention and training.
CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
After completing your training and certifications, you still have our support. We have an excellent career services team who will help you every step of the way so you can score your dream job! We will help you build a resume that will stand out; we will set you up with our connections in the industry for interviews before you even graduate. If you don’t get hired before graduation, our career services team will continue to aid in your job search.
STUDENT HOUSING
We take every possible step to pair you with other veterans in our housing facilities. Having shared similar experiences and lifestyles can help a lot with feeling at home and we always take that into account.
All of our programs are approved for GI-Bill Education Benefits under Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, 1607 and Tuition Assistance.
Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30): For active-duty military who contributed $100 for the first 12 months they were enlisted.
Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31): This is a selective program for disabled veterans who have been approved for the program.
Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33): This is available to all military personnel who served at least 90 days of active duty after Sept. 11, 2001.
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance Program (Chapter 35): This is for survivors and dependents of 100%-service connected veterans.
Montgomery G.I. Bill/Select Reserve (Chapter 1606): This is for Guard and Reservists who signed at least a 6-year enlistment with their unit.
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP, Chapter 1607): This is for Reservists who have signed up for the benefit.
Tuition Assistance (TA): This benefit is for active-duty or Guard/Reserve troops and must be submitted to the school.
Contact our Veterans Affairs office at 1-800-868-1816 ext. 306