Commercial Diving Training for Veterans
FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILY
CDI Institute is dedicated to the success of our veteran students and is proud to be operated by veterans. Our staff of former service members recognize the unique needs of veterans and their families. Whether making your first adjustment into civilian life or just looking for a change in career, as our programs grow, we are committed to increasing our outreach and resources specific to veterans like you.
G.I. BILLĀ® AND VR&E PROUDLY ACCEPTED
GI BillĀ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
VETERANS CODES & IMPORTANT INFO
AVAILABLE GRANTS FOR VETERANS
FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral Services
Dial 211 or 1-877-211-8661
Operator will help you find the appropriate resources closest to your residence
American Legion
602-264-7706
Possible one-time assistance for rent, utilities and food
American Red Cross ā Grand Canyon Chapter
602-336-6660
Assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other services available for Active Duty, Retired, Reservist and National Guard (activated for more than 30 days)
AZ VFW Charities
480-941-5258
Online application for financial assistance
āBoots for Our Troops
844-838-2368
Possible one-time assistance for rent, utilities and food
Community Actions Programs:
Phoenix:
(must be City of Phoenix resident/or pay City of Phoenix water bill)
- John F. Long Family Services Center
602-262-6510/1-866-807-9994
3454 N. 51st Ave Phoenix 85031
(M-F 7:30am-5pm)
- Sunnyslope Family Services Center
602-495-5229/1-866-853-3828
914 W. Hatcher Rd. Phoenix 85021
(M-F 7:30-5pm)
- Travis L. Williams Family Services Center
602-534-4732/1-866-882-1778
4732 S. Central Ave Phoenix 85040
(M-F 7:30-5pm)
- Senior Intake Line
602-262-6631
(Appts taken 1pm Mondays)
Mesa:
635 E Broadway Rd. Mesa 85204
480-833-9200
Tempe:
2150 E Orange St. Tempe 85281
480-350-5880
Chandler/Gilbert:
345 S. California St. Chandler 85225
480-963-1423
Buckeye:
210 S. 6th St. Bldg. 700
623-925-3911
Avondale:
328 W Western Ave Avondale 85323
623-333-2703
Glendale:
5850 W Glendale Ave Glendale 85301
(for Glendale residents only)
623-930-2854
Tolleson:
9555 W Van Buren Tolleson 85353
623-936-2760
Scottsdale:
7700 E. Roosevelt St. Scottsdale 85257
(M-F / 8A-5P) 480-312-2323
Guadalupe:
9241 S Avenida del Yaqui Guadalupe 85283
(M-F / 8A-5P) 480-505-5385
Peoria:
(Includes Sun Cities & Youngtown)
8335 W. Jefferson Peoria 85380
623-979-3911
Surprise & El Mirage Utility & Rental Assistance
623-222-4673
DAV Chap 20 (Glendale):
623-931-7320 (9am-12:30pm)
Emergency assistance for utilities, rent
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF Grant) ā Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing
- UMOM (Phoenix & West Valley) 602-466-1655
- Save The Family (East Valley) 480-898-0228 x106
- US Vets - Single Veterans / No dependents - 602-441-0612
Keith Root ā SSVF case manager
602-687-8132
Primavera (Tucson)
520-623-5111
Pinal County Veteran Service Office
520-876-0699
Yuma County Veteran Service Office
928-726-6022
22 Until None
One-time assistance with utilities or food ONLY(Active, Reserves, NG, OTH (depending on circumstances of discharge, NO BCD) / Veteran can apply online and follow instructions)
AZ Heroes to Hometown
https://azheroestohometowns.org/
Possible emergency assistance for rent, utilities and food
Arizona Military Family Relief Fund
602-234-8403
Currently deployed AZ Service Member, KIA/WIA or Post 9/11 AZ vet w/military related hardship
Armed Forces Foundation
205-547-4713
Injured Combat Veteran with family separated no more than 18 months
DAV Chap 24 (Sun Cities, El Mirage, and Surprise):
505-301-0540
Emergency assistance for utilities, rent
Lutheran Social Services
480-654-4539
Military Assistance Mission
602-246-6429
All current Arizona military E-6 and below may be eligible for this one-time assistance through MAM as well as purple heart recipients post 9/11 regardless of rank
National Veterans Services Fund Inc.
(800) 521-0198Ā Ā
VA Social Worker has to submit referral / 1 year of service minimum
Operation American Patriot:
623-853-3636
Operation Second Chance
fax:Ā 1-888-672-4838
Have or expect to have a Military or VA rating of not less than 70% and have a minimum 6 months of active duty service. VA Social Worker has to submit referral
Operation We Are Here
http://www.operationwearehere.com/index.html
one-stop HUB of resources for the military community and military supporters
The Salvation Army:
- Sun City Area (623-977-1084)
- Phoenix Central Corps (602-265-3359 X202)
- Mesa Citadel Family Services (480-833-8322)
- Glendale Office (623-934-0469)
āPossible emergency assistance for rent, utilities and food
Utility Assistance Programs
SRP Economy Price Plan
(low income households)
602-236-8888 ā Phoenix or (800) 258ā4777
APS Energy Support/Medical Equipment program
(low-income)
602-371-7171
Application:Ā https://www.aps.com/en/Residential/Account/Assistance-Programs
Southwest Gas Low-Income Ratepayer Assistance (LIRA) Program
1-877-860-6020
Application online at following site:Ā https://www.swgas.com/en/az-special-programs
The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul
1-877-211-8661 or 602-266-4673
Provides one-time assistance for rent, mortgage and utility bills
Military Heroes Fund office:
703-838-1335
703-838-1344 fax
The Military Heroes Fund Emergency Financial Assistance Program offers financial assistance for wounded, ill, and injured OIF and OEF veterans who are experiencing an unexpected financial setback.
Operation Home Front
https://mafa.operationhomefront.net
1-877-264-3968 (toll free) or 210-549-4600
Emergency financial assistance, please call the Emergency Assistance Line
Operation Ward 57
http://www.operationward57.org/programs/honor-courage/grants/
Temporary financial assistance, shelter, food, utilities & health expenses, assistance with child care, vehicle repairs & other routine household expenses, home & vehicle adaption, funeral expenses, adaptive equipment, moving assistance, travel, etc. VA rating of not less than 60% / Apply online
Reserve Aid
(972) 934-4731 Ā
http://reserveaid.org/wp-content/uploads/RAapp2016.pdf
Reserve Aid only supports Reservists and National Guard members who were activated for service to Iraq/Afghanistan. You must have returned from that deployment within the past two years
Salute Americaās Heroes
888-447-2588Ā
Emergency financial assistance for wounded Veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan
USACares
Post 9/11 Veteran with military related hardship
Veterans of Foreign Wars: UNMET Needs Program
1-866-789-6333
Post 9/11 Veterans with deployment related hardship who served active duty within past 3 years
ā
https://www.vfw.org/uploadedFiles/VFWorg/MY_VFW/UnmetNeedsApplication
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
703-291-4605 ext. 110
https://csah.webauthor.com/go/apply.cfm
Assisting veterans who have been severely injured while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
760-725-3680
Post 9/11 Marines or Navy Personnel injured in combat who were attached to a Marine Unit
Testimonials
Transitioning from military to civilian life is never going to be easy. CDI has helped make that transition into finding a career I have a passion in effortless. Their admissions department gave me all the information I needed, and did all the heavy lifting with the GI billĀ® so I didnāt have to worry.
After serving in the Army for six years I was ready for a new kind of adventure. That's when I found commercial diving and decided to dive ināliterally. I chose CDI in Goodyear, Arizona, because they know how to translate military skills into diving excellence, with some of the instructors being veterans themselves. They didn't just teach me how to dive; they showed me how my discipline and resilience I learned in the military could make me a standout commercial diver. The support and respect for veterans at CDI were second to none. They understood the transition from military to civilian life isn't always easy, but they made it feel seamless. They were all about getting me ready for the real deal, and it paid off. Now, I'm with General Dynamics Electric Boat, working on the most advanced nuclear submarines out there. Itās a whole new world for me, and Iām loving the challenge. Thanks to CDI, Iāve managed to find a career that pushes me to learn daily and uses my military background to its fullest.
My name is Emma Elsy. I grew up in Arizona and knew that I wanted to do something diving related. Community College was not for me, I did one semester and said āabsolutely not.ā I found CDI and I knew that this was exactly what I wanted to do. I was already an advanced scuba diver going into the program so I had a leg up. It was hard being the youngest in this program and also being a woman on top of that. It was intimidating but it taught me a lot of things and gave me a lot of different paths. I enjoyed working with my team at CDI. I got a job before I graduated working as a diver in the keys cleaning boats. School prepared me for the routine that I have with the job. I found a place to stay and I couldnāt ask for anything better. Iām happy that I perused CDI and found a path that will open math other doors for me.
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