Heroes for Healthcare supports all veterans pursuing careers in healthcare and offers an
accelerated pathway for medically trained veterans through the Wis-MAC program.
The Wis-MAC (Wisconsin Military Medics and Corpsmen) program helps veterans with medical backgrounds leverage their training, skills, and experience to build healthcare careers.
wis-mac participant requirements:
medical mos
Be a medically trained veteran
under the following MOS's:
- Army Medic
- Navy Corpsmen
- Air Force Medical Technician
12 months discharge
Must be within 12 months of an
honorable discharge.
Wisconsin licensure
Must peruse a Wisconsin Healthcare License
(on-campus or online) Wisconsin nursing license is valid in other states Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).
step-by-step program
1. transition phase
The start of our program supports transitioning veterans through an intake interview, goal setting, JST Transcript review, GI Bill guidance, a personalized transition roadmap, and ongoing support for a successful new chapter.
To apply you will need:
- DD-214
- DD2586 VM
- Joint Service Transcript (JST)
- High School/College Transcript
- Updated Civilian Resume
- Completed Wis-MAC Application
2. education phase
In the education phase, veterans select a school from one of our many Education Partners, prepare for the TEAS test, choose a learning format, discuss clinicals, and balance school, work, and transition strategies.
3. employment phase
In the employment prep phase, transitioning veterans entering healthcare select job locations, decide between full-time or part-time work, identify needed benefits, and complete resumes and job applications.
- Registered Nurse
- Radiology
- LPN
- Orthodontics/Dentistry
- Occupational Health and much more!
4. Licensure & Permanent Placement
In the final phase, transitioning veterans set a start date, address job-specific needs like scrubs and stethoscopes, select a facility, obtain passcodes and tags, and complete a 3-6 month follow-up through our Wis-MAC program.