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
State Center Community College District – Madera Community College Center
Contact information:
Gricelda M. Spear, MS
Veteran Counselor
30277 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4800
Email: Gricelda.spear@scccd.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 – A College of the State Center Community College District
Contact Information:
Mary P. Alfieris
International Scholars and Veterans’ Certification Specialist
1101 E. University Ave.
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 442-8224
Mary.alfieris@fresnocitycollege.edu