Veteran Life
Live the Life You’ve Earned in Central Wisconsin
The Center’s top-ranked school systems, college networks and high quality of life provide the benefits veterans have earned. Living in Central Wisconsin gives veterans access to:
- World-class outdoor recreation, stunning landscapes and natural areas
- In-demand careers with opportunities for growth and advancement
- Diverse, affordable housing and state-funded assistance for veterans
Education
photo credit Midstate Technical College
Reach Your Full Potential
Central Wisconsin’s technical colleges and four-year universities are among the best in the nation. Whether you’re looking to start your education or continue your higher learning, the state offers generous tuition benefits for veterans and their families.
Our excellent K-12 schools are ready to prepare your kids for higher education or for skilled trades. With their impressive graduation rates, you can be sure your children will be just as ready to take on the world as you are.
Careers
Discover Your Career Calling
Central Wisconsin offers careers in many key industries, along with opportunities for growth and advancement. We focus on connecting employers with the skilled workers they need, and ensuring workers have access to job training, initiatives and programs to succeed.
Housing
Find a Place Where You Belong
If you’re looking for an ideal place to start and raise a family, Central Wisconsin’s welcoming communities are a great place to start. The region also features low housing costs, short commute times and community events everyone can enjoy.
Benefits
Support is Never Far Away
In the Center, you’ll find solid ground to build a successful future beyond the military. Wisconsin’s highly regarded Department of Veteran Affairs has a Veterans Service Officer in each county to make sure you have access to all the benefits you’re eligible for.
Recreation
Reconnect with Nature
With some of the nation’s best ATV and snowmobile trails, prime hunting and fishing destinations and dozens of peaceful state natural areas to explore, Central Wisconsin offers world-class outdoor recreation through all four seasons.
Resources That Matter - Central Command
Helping Veterans Build Their Next Mission in Central Wisconsin
Transitioning from military service is more than finding a job, it’s finding a community to call home. Through Central Command, Centergy’s veteran attraction initiative, we help transitioning service members, veterans, and their families discover meaningful careers and exceptional quality of life in Central Wisconsin.
Launched in late 2024, Central Command was created to address workforce needs while honoring the leadership, technical expertise, and commitment veterans bring to our communities. Since the program began, 19 veteran families have successfully relocated to Central Wisconsin, strengthening our workforce, schools, neighborhoods, and local economy.
Why Veterans Choose Wisconsin and Central Wisconsin
Your New Mission Starts Here
Wisconsin consistently ranks among the nation’s strongest states for veteran benefits, making it an ideal place for military families to begin their next chapter. Combined with the advantages of living in Central Wisconsin, veterans find an unmatched opportunity to build rewarding careers while enjoying an outstanding quality of life.
Central Wisconsin offers:
– Affordable communities with a lower cost of living
– Short commutes and easy access to employment centers
– Excellent healthcare systems
– High-performing schools and family-friendly communities
– Year-round outdoor recreation
– Strong manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, technology, and other industries
– Welcoming communities that value military service
Wisconsin Veteran Benefits Comparison Chart here
Source: Wisconsin Veteran Benefits Comparison
Supporting Employers
Central Command helps employers throughout the Centergy region strengthen their talent pipeline by connecting them with experienced military professionals whose skills translate across numerous industries.
Veterans bring:
– Proven leadership experience
– Technical and specialized training
– Strong work ethic and accountability
– Team-oriented collaboration
– Problem-solving under pressure
– Adaptability in changing environments
By participating in Central Command, employers gain access to a highly qualified talent pool while supporting those who have served our country.
More Than Job Placement
Relocating a military family involves much more than accepting a job offer. Central Command works to make Central Wisconsin feel like home by connecting veterans and their families with community resources, housing information, schools, recreation opportunities, and local networks that support long-term success.
Our goal isn’t simply to recruit veterans, it is to help them build lasting lives in Central Wisconsin.
Become a Veteran Ready Employer
Become a Veteran Ready Employer
Attracting veteran talent starts with creating a workplace where military experience is understood, valued, and supported. Whether you’re hiring your first veteran or expanding your military recruitment strategy, becoming a Veteran Ready Employer can help your organization access one of the nation’s most talented and highly skilled workforce pipelines. Centergy’s Veteran Ready Toolkit was developed specifically for employers across Central Wisconsin. The toolkit provides practical resources, best practices, and guidance to help organizations confidently recruit, hire, onboard, and retain veterans and transitioning service members.
The Veteran Ready Toolkit Includes:
- – Understanding military culture and the transition to civilian employment
- – Translating military skills into civilian careers
- – Veteran recruitment and outreach strategies
- – Veteran-friendly hiring and onboarding practices
- – Retention strategies that support long-term employee success
- – Wisconsin and federal veteran employment resources
- – Connections to veteran employment partners and workforce organizations
Building a Stronger Workforce Together
Veterans bring proven leadership, adaptability, technical expertise, and a mission-first mindset. By becoming a Veteran Ready Employer, you’re not only investing in your organization’s success, you’re helping make Central Wisconsin a premier destination for military families looking to build their next chapter. Ready to get started?