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National PETE Military Training Program - free OSHA 10/30 (Zoom)

National PETE with Barton Community College / Great Plains OTI Education Center

Credential strength 3/5Skilled trades

Check before you apply: details change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

Who it's for
Veterans (honorable discharge), active duty and family members (DD-214 or military ID); grant limited to OSHA Region 7 (KS, MO, NE, IA) and Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)
Open to: veterans, active duty / transitioning service members, spouses, family or caregivers.
Requirements noted: residents of KS/MO/NE/IA/CO/MT/ND/SD/UT/WY.
Cost
Free
Free with no benefit?
Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
What you get
Free OSHA 10 and 30-hour Construction and General Industry courses taught live on Zoom (DOL OSHA cards; college credit at no cost)
Type
Certification or course
Credential strength
3/5: Free OSHA 10/30 outreach training with DOL OSHA cards, often required on job sites.
Duration
10 or 30 hours
Format
Online (Live online (Zoom))
Location
Nationwide
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Next start
Varies
Jobs it can lead to
Construction Worker; Safety Coordinator; Site Supervisor
Notes
Register at hmesti.bartonccc.edu/grant-funded-programs. Region 8 offered through the Denver OTIEC from Jan 2026.
Official page
nationalpete.org/military-training-program
Last checked
Oct 4, 2026

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