“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”
Military Installation: Fort Carson
Sec+ Graduate
Systems Administrator, Northrop Grumman, Since September 2018
LeShelle Moore-Domesca
Specialist, US Army
Our Mission + Vision
A future where all individuals and families who serve in defense of our nation are empowered to thrive. Learn more about IVMF.
Find Meaningful Employment
Transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses bring valuable skills and experience to civilian careers. So whether you are looking for no-cost training and professional certifications through Onward to Opportunity or continuing a life of service through our Veterans in Politics Program, you will enter your civilian career path with a leg up on the competition and resources by your side.
Entrepreneurship
Military families have leadership skills, resilience and attention to detail that make them perfect business owners. IVMF offers a series of programs for those with just the beginning of an idea, or those ready to take their business to the next level, at no cost for transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses.
Community Services
When military families return to the communities they call home, they deserve an efficient and supportive team to help them navigate the maze of resources available to them. IVMF works with community providers that streamline the support you need to sustain healthy and productive lives following military service.
Research & Analytics
IVMF programs develop from listening to veterans and their families. A national leader in veteran research and analytics, located within a national research University, IVMF also provides actionable insights enabling other organizations to improve their service to veterans, active military and their families. Our research also helps to inform national policy, enhancing the work government agencies do on behalf of those who served.
Get Started with IVMF
We believe when one person serves, the entire family serves. IVMF is unique in supporting the entire military family unit in every way you can imagine. No more putting it off. It’s time for your next chapter.
Higher Education
Home to the D’Aniello Institute, Syracuse University is consistently ranked among the top private universities by Military Times for being the “best place for veterans.” Learn more about all the resources we have to make undergraduate, graduate and online learning accessible and affordable for all members of the military-connected community.
Mission Posts
4.02.25
Veteran and Military Spouse-Owned Finance Businesses to Follow
It’s April, that time of year when most folks are thinking about taxes and how to better plan ahead for next year. To that end, we’ve gathered some of the Veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses focused on finances and tax preparation.... Read More ▶
3.18.25
Onward to Opportunity 100k Celebration
The IVMF’s Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program has helped transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses obtain key certifications and launch their civilian careers since 2011. This spring, O2O hit a major milestone, impacting 100,... Read More ▶
4.01.25
How to Pitch A Business: Pitching 101
As an entrepreneur, the ability to clearly articulate in layman’s terms what your business does and how it makes money is a critical skill every entrepreneur needs in their toolbox.... Read More ▶
