Veterans: Training & Education

Occupational Skills Training and Financial Aid

The Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation can assist individuals who are interested in training or upgrading their skills. Training is provided in demand occupations through private schools and community colleges. Individuals are encouraged to apply for financial aid benefits. Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation can assist with supportive services; such as transportation, books, tools, uniforms, etc. Contact a career specialist [contact us link] at the Workforce Assistance Center.

G.I. Bill Website – The Home for all Educational Benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Fresno VAMC Work Study Program – Provides work study program for Veteran students, enabling them to earn money while also using their GI educational benefits

Contact information:
Mary Golden
2615 E. Clinton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 228-6907

Madera Community College

Contact Information:
Francisco Corchado
Veterans Counselor
30277 Avenue 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4118
Email: Francisco.corchado@maderacollege.edu

Madera Community College/Oakhurst

Contact information:
Gricelda M. Spear, MS
Veterans Counselor
40241 Hwy 42, Site G
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-3940
Email: Gracie.spear@maderacollege.edu

California State University, Fresno

Contact information:
Robyn Gutierrez
Veterans Services Specialist
Admissions and Records
California State University, Fresno
5150 N. Maple Ave. M/S JAA57
Fresno, CA 937740-8026
(559) 278-7030
rgutierrez@csufresno.edu

Daniel Rex Bernand
Program Coordinator
Veterans Education Program
California State University, Fresno
5048 N. Jackson M/S LS129
Fresno, CA 93740-8025
(559) 278-1901
dbernard@csufresno.edu
www.ReturningVeteransEducation.com

Fresno City College – Veterans Resource Center

1101 E. University Ave.
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 442-8224
veterans@fresnocitycollege.edu