Registration is now open for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Veteran’s Advocate Training, which will take place from February 8 to 13, 2026, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, Maryland. The deadline to submit registration forms is Monday, December 15, 2025.
The program is designed to train IAM members on U.S. Veterans Affairs benefits through sessions led by certified professionals. Upon completion of the course, participants will join the IAM-wide Veteran Service Officer (VSO) team. This network supports IAM members who are U.S. military veterans by helping them understand and access VA benefits.
According to the announcement: “This specialized program provides members with U.S. Veterans Affairs benefits training conducted by certified professionals. Participants who complete the course will become part of the IAM-wide Veteran Service Officer (VSO) team, a trusted network of trained advocates ready to assist IAM members who are U.S. military veterans.”
The training aims to equip members with skills needed to guide veterans through the complexities of VA benefit processes and ensure they receive appropriate support and resources.
Further details about tuition, transportation, and curriculum are included in the official call letter distributed by IAM.
For more information or questions regarding registration or program specifics, interested individuals can contact the IAM Veteran Services Department at 301-967-4500.
