named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
FourBlock & Friends
In-person networking events in cities like Houston and Seattle that connect veterans, military spouses, and employers for community building and career engagement.
Industry Pathways
Series of events and training sessions connecting veterans and military spouses with opportunities in specific high-growth industries such as technology, healthcare, defense, and entrepreneurship.
Military Spouse Career Readiness Program
Ten-week career development program designed specifically for military spouses, guiding them through self-discovery, confidence-building, personal branding, and practical job-search skills.
Veteran Career Readiness Program
Structured career development program for transitioning enlisted service members focusing on self-assessment, career planning, resume and LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 2 activities
- Employer advisory and partnership servicesOffers advisory services to employers on attracting and onboarding veterans who are a skills and cultural fit, engages organizations in consultations to align veteran hiring needs with workforce and social impact goals, and conducts discovery conversations to recommend membership pathways and onboarding plans tailored to HR, CSR, and ERG stakeholders.
- Workforce placement and transition supportRecruits and places veterans into civilian workforce roles by leveraging their leadership and operational experience, and provides transition counseling and peer support through authentic storytelling to aid in career exploration and confidence building.
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Workforce Readiness Training 2 activities
- Military Spouse Career Readiness ProgramProvides a 10-week guided career development program for military spouses that includes self-paced learning, live coaching, peer support, and career readiness training, equipping participants with tools such as a professional resume, optimized LinkedIn profile, and improved networking and interviewing skills.
- Veteran Career Readiness ProgramOffers a structured, ten-week cohort-based career readiness program for transitioning service members and veterans, delivered in-person at select U.S. metropolitan areas, military installations, and university campuses, as well as virtually for global participation. The program includes curriculum, coaching, networking, employer engagement, and instruction in personal branding, interviewing, salary negotiation, and professional relationship building.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Information sessions and program outreachConducts information sessions for both the Veteran and Military Spouse Career Readiness Programs to recruit and inform potential participants about program offerings and benefits.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Post-program alumni support and professional developmentProvides ongoing access to a national alumni network, networking events, employer engagement, and professional development resources after program completion, including AI-enabled career tools and a community platform to help veterans translate military experience into civilian careers.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Regional and virtual networking eventsHosts in-person networking events for veterans and military spouses in Houston, Seattle, and South Puget Sound, as well as virtual events focused on specific career sectors, to foster professional connections and career exploration.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Training for career readiness coachesOffers training sessions for career readiness coaches to build capacity in delivering effective veteran and military spouse career transition programming, scheduled for fall 2026.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Industry Pathways development with employersDevelops Industry Pathways in collaboration with employers to align workforce strategy with industry demand, particularly in sectors such as private equity, venture capital, and M&A strategy, and hosts virtual and in-person events to connect veterans with these career pathways.
- Onboarding for employer hostsConducts onboarding sessions for employer hosts in the West and Texas regions to integrate them into veteran hiring partnerships and align organizational goals with veteran talent engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.07M
Contributions & grants$3.03M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$41K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.72M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.76M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.65M
Cash$1.46M
Investments$286K
Liabilities$181K
Net assets$2.47M
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +135.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ABRAMS | PRESIDENT/NON-VOTING DIRECTOR | 50 | $192K |
| QUETA RODRIGUEZ | NATIONAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 50 | $155K |
| VICTOR LANCE | REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR | 50 | $116K |
| GARY GUZMAN | REGIONAL DIRECTOR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS | 50 | $104K |
board members · 8
- BILL MURRAY — TREASURER
- CHARLES KRULAK — NON-VOTING DIRECTOR
- CHRIS PINK — DIRECTOR
- DARREN SUMTER — CHAIRMAN
- JO ANN ROSS — DIRECTOR
- LINDSAY POLLAK — VICE CHAIR
- MISSY OWENS — DIRECTOR
- RICH STEHL — SECRETARY
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- 1,500+ employer partners Partner — Employer partners across aerospace, defense, technology, manufacturing, financial services, and infrastructure collaborating to address workforce gaps.
- Employers Partner — Partner organizations participating in the Change Taskforce to advance veteran hiring.
- FourBlock Partner — Delivers the Military Spouse Career Readiness Program through its organizational infrastructure and programming.
- MIT Partner — Collaborates with MIT, as indicated by the inclusion of MIT in alumni recognition or program participation context.
- News Corp Funder — Provided a $150,000 grant to support veteran career programs and storytelling initiatives.
- San Antonio Spurs Partner — Employer partner where alumni have secured roles and through which participants gain industry exposure.
- Spurs Sports & Entertainment Partner — Employer partner where a FourBlock alumnus is employed and publicly endorses the program.
- TransUnion Partner — Employer partner where alumni have secured roles and through which participants gain industry exposure.
- Vehicles for Veterans Partner — Partnership to accept vehicle donations that support student veterans through scholarships and career development programs.
- Zoom Government — Platform used to host virtual events and information sessions.
- communities Partner — Engages communities to support veteran career integration.
- community partners Partner — Works with community partners to expand support for the military-connected community.
- corporations Partner — Funding partner providing support for FourBlock programs
- employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to connect them with veteran talent.
- employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to develop Industry Pathways that align talent development with industry demand.
- employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to support veteran career mobility.
- employers Partner — Collaborates with employers who support specific cohort locations based on hiring presence and community engagement.
- employers Partner — Organizations that partner with FourBlock to access veteran talent and support career mobility.
- foundations Partner — Funding partner providing support for FourBlock programs
- government entities Government — Source of funding for FourBlock programs through grants or contracts
- industries Partner — Partners with industries to create career pathways for veterans.
- mentors Partner — Engages mentors to support veterans in career transition.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive Transition Support Frameworkmethodology: core_six_frameworkBy addressing emotional, social, and professional dimensions of transition through a structured framework (Core Six), the organization fosters holistic reintegration because career success depends on confidence, community, and clarity, not just skills training.
- Employer-Integrated Career Readinessmethodology: employer-embedded_career_readinessBy embedding direct employer engagement into career readiness programming, the organization increases hiring alignment and workforce integration because participants gain real-time access to industry leaders, hiring pipelines, and employer expectations.
- Long-Term Relationship-Driven Ecosystemmethodology: relationship-driven ecosystemBy building a sustained, relationship-based support ecosystem that includes coaching, alumni networks, and ongoing career mobility services, the organization ensures long-term transition success because support continues beyond program completion, adapting to evolving career needs.
- Strengths-Based Career Alignmentmethodology: strengths-based transitionBy identifying and translating transferable strengths from military and military-spouse experiences into civilian career contexts, the organization increases career relevance and success because individuals are matched to roles that align with their inherent capabilities and lived experience.
- Veteran-Led Peer Support Modelmethodology: veteran_led_transitionBy using a veteran-led, peer-supported approach, the organization builds trust and enhances program effectiveness because shared military experience creates authentic connections that facilitate deeper engagement and successful transition outcomes.