Workforce Development & Skilled Trades
Connecting practical learning, mentorship, and skill-building with pathways toward meaningful work and greater economic stability.
Rural Opportunity. Community Strength.
From Service to Skills. From Skills to Success.
IV Vets connects skills, knowledge, and community-driven opportunity to help underserved rural communities build stronger, more sustainable futures.
One mission, three paths of practical work.
Skills & Opportunity
Workforce training, skilled trades, and veteran experience translated into civilian opportunity.
View ProgramsFood & Agriculture
Agriculture, food access, and community-centered local food systems.
View ProgramsStronger Communities
Youth development, housing exploration, and locally rooted community development.
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Who We Are
Opportunity grows when knowledge is shared.
IV Vets is a community-driven organization dedicated to creating economic opportunity and improving quality of life in underserved rural communities. Through workforce training, agriculture and food access, youth development, veteran support, and community revitalization, IV Vets works to equip people with skills, resources, and opportunities to build sustainable futures while strengthening the places they call home.
Our Mission
To enable and motivate underserved rural communities by creating opportunities for economic growth and improving community quality of life.
Community Principle
Everyone who connects with IV Vets has something valuable to contribute — and an opportunity to help someone else move forward.
Led by La’Shun Wallace, Executive Director.
What We Do
Connected programs. One stronger future.
Agriculture & Food Systems
Strengthening local knowledge and opportunity through agriculture, food access, and community-centered food systems.
Veteran Services & Support
Helping veterans connect their experience, leadership, and skills with opportunities to thrive in civilian life and contribute to their communities.
Youth Development & STEM Education
Creating space for young people to explore practical skills, STEM learning, mentorship, and future possibilities.
Community & Economic Development
Supporting locally rooted ideas that build opportunity, strengthen community connections, and improve quality of life.
Real Estate & Housing Development
Exploring community-focused approaches to housing and real-estate development as part of long-term rural revitalization.
Initiative Preview
A place for learning to begin.
Beginnings Learning Labs is an upcoming IV Vets initiative connected to skills and opportunity. Details will be published here once they are confirmed.
Upcoming Moments
Details to be announced.
Veterans Day
A future IV Vets observance or community event. Details to be announced.
Beginnings Learning Labs Grand Opening
An upcoming milestone connected to learning, skills, and opportunity. Details to be announced.
Community Principle
Each One, Teach One.
Bring what you know. Learn what you need. Help someone else move forward.
Start with a conversation.
Have a question about IV Vets, its programs, or ways to support the mission? Connect directly with the organization for current information.