For veterans
From service to your own business
After you finish your training, list your independent veteran-owned business in the Home Repair Network directory so homeowners in your area can find you. The 50-state Licensing Navigator is free to use. Sleeves Up. Builders is not your employer and does not place, assign, or guarantee work.
What you get
A listing homeowners can trust
Listed in the directory
Once your application is approved and your membership is active, your business appears in the Home Repair Network so homeowners can find you when filtering by trade and location.Certification guide
Step-by-step: VOSB/SDVOSB certification, state licensing, insurance, and the documents to have ready before you apply.Licensing Navigator
Look up licensing requirements for any of the 50 states and DC, with a link to each state's official licensing authority. Informational only.No per-lead charges
Flat monthly membership; every inquiry, call, and click is included. No payment is taken during launch.Member-school credibility
Trade schools that train veterans are members too, listed in their own school directory. Graduate success stories will appear once members publish them.
Training
Not running a business yet?
Apprenticeships
How registered apprenticeship works and how GI Bill benefits apply to on-the-job training.GI Bill programs
Check whether a school or program is approved for VA education benefits with the VA's official comparison tool.Trade schools
Residential-construction and trade schools that train veterans can join as members. Approved schools are listed in the school directory with their programs and, where approved, their GI Bill or VR&E status.