{"id":37390,"date":"2023-11-06T12:13:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T17:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iuec.org\/?page_id=37390"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:12:22","slug":"veterans-assistance-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iuec.org\/index.php\/veterans-assistance-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans Assistance Program (VAP)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_section type=”full_width_content” flex_justify_content_tablet=”flex-end” flex_gap_desktop=”” text_color=”dark” top_padding=”180px” left_padding_desktop=”20px” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”20px” top_padding_tablet=”150px” left_padding_tablet=”20px” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”20px” top_padding_phone=”130px” left_padding_phone=”20px” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”20px” background_image=”40950″ background_image_type=”default” background_image_position=”center bottom” background_image_loading=”default” advanced_gradient=”linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 33%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 33%)” advanced_gradient_opacity=”0″ advanced_gradient_opacity_hover=”0″ row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_scroll_effect=”parallax_fade” parallax_bg_speed=”medium” min_height_desktop=”75svh” content_layout=”flexbox” flex_layout_desktop=”column” flex_justify_content_desktop=”flex-end” flex_align_items_desktop=”flex-start” flex_align_items_phone=”” flex_wrap_desktop=”nowrap” flex_reverse_desktop=”false” advanced_gradient_display_type=”linear”][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” constrain_group_2=”yes” left_padding_tablet=”0″ right_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ right_padding_phone=”0″ text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column bottom_padding_desktop=”10px” left_padding_desktop=”6%” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”6%” left_padding_tablet=”0″ constrain_group_103=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_bottom_desktop=”1″ border_bottom_phone=”0″ column_border_color=”#FFFFFF36″ column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_tablet=”0px” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”0px” left_padding_phone=”0px” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

IUEC Veterans Assistance Program (VAP)<\/b><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”column_reverse” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” left_padding_desktop=”6%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”6%” left_padding_tablet=”0″ right_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ right_padding_phone=”0″ text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”40px” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”40px” right_padding_desktop=”40px” top_padding_tablet=”20px” bottom_padding_tablet=”30px” left_padding_tablet=”0″ constrain_group_103=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Honoring Service. Supporting Success.<\/b><\/h3>\n

The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) is proud to support Veterans who have served our nation and now continue to contribute to the elevator industry. The Veterans Assistance Program (VAP) provides tools, resources, and support to empower Veterans and their families to thrive both within the IUEC and their communities.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”40″ constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”40″ left_padding_desktop=”40″ constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”40″ top_padding_tablet=”20px” constrain_group_102=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”20px” left_padding_tablet=”0″ constrain_group_103=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”left” phone_text_alignment=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”img-left” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_left_desktop=”1″ border_left_tablet=”0″ border_bottom_phone=”1″ column_border_color=”#FFFFFF36″ column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”41051″ image_size=”full” max_width=”50%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”50px” bottom_padding_tablet=”30px” left_padding_tablet=”20px” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”20px” top_padding_phone=”40px” bottom_padding_phone=”20px” left_padding_phone=”20px” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”20px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”90px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_tablet=”0″ constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”top” bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

How the VAP Supports Veterans<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”40px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_tablet=”0″ right_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][nectar_icon icon_family=”steadysets” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”10px” pointer_events=”all” icon_size=”50″ icon_steadysets=”steadysets-icon-share” margin_bottom=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1767718805104{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Facilitating<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Acts as a\u00a0facilitator<\/b>, connecting Veterans to the right organizations and resources.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][nectar_icon icon_family=”steadysets” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”10px” pointer_events=”all” icon_size=”50″ icon_steadysets=”steadysets-icon-lock” margin_bottom=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1767718797962{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Protecting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Maintains\u00a0confidentiality<\/b>\u00a0and respects privacy at every level.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”top” bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][nectar_icon icon_family=”steadysets” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”10px” pointer_events=”all” icon_size=”50″ icon_steadysets=”steadysets-icon-email” margin_bottom=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1767718814449{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ensures\u00a0accountability<\/b>, with structured reporting and oversight from Local, Regional, and National Committees.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Disclaimer:<\/b>
\n<\/span>The VAP is not an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO).
\nVAP representatives cannot file VA paperwork or act as official VA representatives.
\nPersonal information, including medical records, should only be shared with accredited VSOs.<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”90px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”6%” bottom_padding=”3%” top_padding_tablet=”20px” bottom_padding_tablet=”30px” left_padding_tablet=”20px” right_padding_tablet=”20px” top_padding_phone=”20px” bottom_padding_phone=”20px” left_padding_phone=”20px” right_padding_phone=”20px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”about” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_tablet=”30px” bottom_margin_phone=”20px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”29024″ background_image_type=”default” background_image_position=”center center” background_image_stacking=”default” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”medium_depth” column_border_radius=”5px” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”zoom-out-reveal” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”300″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” bottom_margin=”0″ flex_layout_tablet=”column” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”flexbox” gradient_type=”default” flex_layout_desktop=”column” flex_layout_phone=”column” flex_justify_content_desktop=”flex-start” flex_align_items_desktop=”flex-start” flex_align_items_phone=”” flex_wrap_desktop=”nowrap” flex_reverse_desktop=”false”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” left_margin_tablet=”0″ right_margin_tablet=”0″ left_margin_phone=”0″ constrain_group_6=”yes” right_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” max_width=”500″ text_direction=”default” el_class=”mx-w-100 mb-0″]\n

Our Mission<\/b><\/h2>\n

To honor the service and sacrifice of Veterans and their families by:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Connecting them to benefits, education, and career resources.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Supporting mental health, wellness, and professional growth.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Building stronger communities within the IUEC and beyond.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” color_override=”#E41D25″ icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/iuec.org\/index.php\/join-iuec\/” text=”Start Your Union Journey” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”0″ margin_left=”0″ margin_right=”0″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f5f6fe” bg_image=”40852″ bg_image_type=”default” bg_position=”left top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”50px” bottom_padding_tablet=”50px” left_padding_tablet=”20px” right_padding_tablet=”20px” top_padding_phone=”40px” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”40px” left_padding_phone=”20px” right_padding_phone=”20px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient=”linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245,246,254,0) 99%, rgba(245,246,254,0) 99%)” advanced_gradient_angle=”90″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”advanced” advanced_gradient_display_type=”linear”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” max_width=”500″ text_direction=”default” el_class=”mx-w-100″]\n

    Program Structure<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding_tablet=”0″ bottom_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_tablet=”0″ right_padding_tablet=”0″ top_padding_phone=”0″ bottom_padding_phone=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ right_padding_phone=”0″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773059218393{padding-right: 10% !important;}” text_direction=”default” el_class=”mb-0″]\n

    1. National Committee<\/b><\/h4>\n
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    • Oversees all VAP initiatives and ensures alignment with IUEC leadership.<\/li>\n
    • Coordinates with legal advisors, communications teams, and partner organizations.<\/li>\n
    • Plans national events, including the annual VAP Summit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773059182377{padding-right: 10% !important;}” text_direction=”default” el_class=”mb-0″]\n

      2. Regional Representatives<\/b><\/h4>\n
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      • Serve as a bridge between the National Committee and Local Committees.<\/li>\n
      • Assist Locals with programs, resources, and outreach.<\/li>\n
      • Report on activities and help amplify VAP communications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773059202840{padding-right: 10% !important;}” text_direction=”default” el_class=”mb-0″]\n

        3. Local Committees<\/b><\/h4>\n
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        • Serve as the first point of contact for IUEC Veterans and their families.<\/li>\n
        • Publicize VAP programs and connect members to accredited VSOs.<\/li>\n
        • Foster relationships with local Veteran organizations and government agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”90px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”6%” top_padding_tablet=”50px” bottom_padding_tablet=”50px” left_padding_tablet=”20px” right_padding_tablet=”20px” top_padding_phone=”40px” bottom_padding_phone=”40px” left_padding_phone=”20px” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”20px” bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” bottom_margin_tablet=”20px” bottom_margin_phone=”20px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”20″ top_padding_tablet=”0″ bottom_padding_tablet=”0″ left_padding_tablet=”0″ right_padding_tablet=”0″ top_padding_phone=”0″ bottom_padding_phone=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ right_padding_phone=”0″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_phone=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”left” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” max_width=”500″ text_direction=”default”]\n

          Core Program Areas<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Disability & Compensation”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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          • Connect Veterans with accredited VSOs (like The American Legion) for help navigating VA claims.<\/li>\n
          • VAP facilitates access \u2014 it does not act as an official VA representative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Education Benefits”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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            • Inform Veteran-apprentices and their families about GI Bill and other educational resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”VA Home Loans”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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              • Guide Veterans to resources for VA-backed home loans and housing benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Local, State, & National Resources”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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                • Share information on tax breaks, discounts, and state\/local benefits specific to Veterans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”New Legislation”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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                  • Keep Veterans informed on legislative changes affecting their rights and benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Transitioning Service Members”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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                    • Partner with programs like\u00a0Helmets to Hardhats<\/i>\u00a0to help service members transition into elevator construction careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Mental Health & Wellness”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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                      • Connect Veterans to mental health resources and Veteran-specific first aid training.<\/li>\n
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                        • Veterans:<\/b> Connect with your Local VAP Committee to access resources and support.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • IUEC Members:<\/b> Join your Local Committee to help fellow Veterans thrive.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Allies & Partners:<\/b> Collaborate with the VAP to expand programs and outreach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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