Mentor-Cohort Class '25-'26

The National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) Mentor-Cohort (MC) program is designed to deliver a tailored curriculum on procurement, business readiness, and finance to local cohorts who experience barriers to entry in the federal government contracting space.


The MC program is FREE for participants and geographically focused that provides in-person and virtual training accompanying engagement activities that will nurture and advance a healthy business ecosystem.


This program is 9-months in duration, grant funded, and outcome-based. NVSBC collects data from participants at various points throughout the program to ensure effectiveness and to share updates with funders. This information is kept private and shared in the aggregate with those who financially back this program.


To be considered for the MC program as either a Fellow (Mentee) or Senior Fellow (Mentor) please complete the intake form below.


Dates & More:

  • Applications Open: May 1, 2025
  • Applications Close: June 30, 2025
  • Fellow Selections Made: August 2025
  • Additional Mentor-Cohort details here.

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Company Information

Full Company Name - including any doing business as (dba)

Example: 2021

Example: 123 Sesame St.

Example: Detroit

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Example Format: $845,000

Please select all that apply to your company

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Which ESO's do you currently engage with?

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Upload (4) Documents

  1. Capabilities Statement (pdf format)
  2. Professional Headshot (high resolution)
  3. Personal Bio (word format)
  4. Company Logo

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Individual Information

Example: Chief Executive Officer

Example: 123-867-5309

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Agreement

Please review the disclaimer

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I understand the importance and agree to attend:

  • Monthly virtual trainings with the entire cohort
  • Attendance at the Annual VETS Conference
  • VETS26 will be held in New Orleans, LA – June 1 - 4, 2026
  • In-Person Engagement Events within my Regional Cohort
  • Must attend at least 2 regional events.


I understand that if I'm unable to attend and participate, the scholarship to the upcoming VETS Conference can be negated.

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