MO Heroes Connect

MO HEROES CONNECT is a statewide workforce initiative designed to support Missouri’s veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and eligible spouses as they pursue training, employment, and career advancement. Through personalized career services, training opportunities, and financial support, the program helps participants overcome employment barriers and build long-term economic stability.

Participants can access occupational training, paid work-based learning opportunities, and supportive services that help remove obstacles to employment—such as transportation or childcare challenges—so they can focus on reaching their professional goals.

Who Is Eligible?

You may qualify for MO HEROES CONNECT if you fall into one of the following categories:

Active Duty Veteran / Active Guard Reserve (AGR)

• Meets the federal definition of a veteran (Title 38 USC, Chapter 42)

• Separated but not retired within the last five (5) years

• Discharge status other than dishonorable

National Guard or Reserve Component Member

• Member of a U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Component (National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Navy Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve)

• Deployed on federal orders (Title 10) for at least four (4) months

• Within five (5) years of discharge from deployment

Spouse

• Currently unemployed

• Spouse of an active-duty U.S. military member or Active Guard Reserve (AGR) service member

• Spouse of a National Guard or Reserve Component member

• The service member must have been deployed on federal orders for at least four (4) months and be within five (5) years of discharge from deployment

• Documentation required: service member’s DD214 or active-duty status verification and spouse identification or documentation confirming spouse status

Available Programs & Services

Training Programs

• Occupational Skills Training / Individual Training Accounts (ITAs)

• On-the-Job Training (OJT)

• Apprenticeships

Supportive Services – Up to $1,500

Eligible participants may receive financial assistance to help cover:

• Overdue bills during times of financial hardship

• Childcare expenses related to training and employment

• Transportation costs to attend training or work

How to Get Started

If you are interested in learning more about MO HEROES CONNECT or would like to see if you qualify, please complete the interest form below:

👉 Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdgqoGvmrts4whZBwgxMv5_iqNEbgdIeYBfgQYkH1fnZ1vdw/viewform?usp=header

Once submitted, our dedicated personnel will review your information and contact you with the next steps.