22 veterans take their lives every day.
Together, we can change that.

With Your Shield provides 100% tuition, housing, meals, and travel for U.S. veterans to train in skilled trades — HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing — while guaranteeing job placement and a path to business ownership.

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100%
Tuition Paid
Every veteran attends trade school debt-free
100%
Job Placement
Guaranteed employment through United Services Academy
2x
Training Programs
From tradesman to entrepreneur, fully funded
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Mission
Reduce veteran suicide through purpose, honor, and stability
Change a Life Today

Our Mission

"We walk with our veterans for life."

From the moment they leave active duty to the day they open their own business, With Your Shield ensures veterans have the resources, community, and support to thrive in civilian life.

We believe no veteran should feel lost after leaving military service. Our mission is to provide U.S. veterans with the education, training, resources, and support they need to build fulfilling civilian lives, while restoring the same sense of honor and purpose they carried in service to our country.

How We Help Veterans

Education

100% tuition, housing, meals & travel covered

  • Full tuition for skilled trade schools
  • 100% covered room and board
  • All meals provided
  • Round-trip airfare from the U.S. to Puerto Rico

Career Placement

Guaranteed skilled trade jobs that pay up to 5x military salary

  • 100% job placement guarantee
  • High-demand skilled trade positions
  • Careers in HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing
  • Support for families with dignity

Entrepreneurship

Training, startup tools & back-office support to launch veteran-owned businesses

  • Full tuition for entrepreneurship course
  • Room, board, and travel expenses
  • Free startup equipment & back-office support
  • Path to business ownership

Life-Long Support

Soft skills training, mentorship & community to prevent suicide and build lasting success

  • Reclaim self-worth and purpose
  • Build sustainable careers
  • Provide for families
  • Restore sense of honor and belonging

Community Support

Building lasting connections and peer networks for ongoing support and belonging

  • Veteran peer mentorship programs
  • Regular community events and gatherings
  • Alumni network for ongoing support
  • Family support and resources

Financial Planning

Comprehensive financial education and planning to ensure long-term economic stability

  • Financial literacy and budgeting training
  • Business financial management
  • Retirement and investment planning
  • Credit repair and building programs
Join the Mission

Suicide Prevention Through Purpose

Every day, 22 veterans take their own lives. Our program combats this crisis by helping veterans:

Reclaim their self-worth
Build sustainable careers
Provide for their families
Restore their sense of honor and belonging
Find community and belonging
Achieve financial independence

We walk with our veterans for life, ensuring that their decision to serve the American people remains the best decision they ever made.

Stories of Impact

"This program gave me my life back. For the first time since leaving the military, I feel like I have a future."
— U.S. Veteran Graduate
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Leadership

Jimmy May

Retired Navy SEAL Commander, Co-Founder

Stephan Shevlin

Retired U.S. Air Force, Co-Founder

Founded July 2023, With Your Shield is led by veterans who know the challenges of transition firsthand.

Your donation today gives a veteran a future tomorrow.

Every dollar funds tuition, housing, meals, travel, and career placement. 100% of your gift directly changes a veteran's life.

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Join us in giving veterans the tools to serve again — this time as leaders, workers, and business owners in their communities.

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