BACE V-SUITE
Military, Veteran & Spouses
Career & Entrepreneurship Center
The Black Alliance of Colleges and Employers (BACE) is a non-profit organization to level economic access and opportunity for talent in workspace and higher education. In 2023, BACE announced the expansion of our alliance with The BACE V-SUITE, gender-based career and entrepreneurship with the Veterans Advocacy Group.
BACE V-SUITE
BACE Black Veterans & Spouses Career and Entrepreneurship Center fiscally sponsored by YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Breedlove Accelerator
YWCA Breedlove
This nonprofit fiscal sponsorship between Black Alliance of Colleges and Employers (BACE) V-SUITE and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Breedlove Accelerator aligns the pillars of Campus, Career and Research to level economic access and opportunity for talent in workspace and higher education with a focus on serving military, veterans and affiliated families. For more information about the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, visit ywcachicago.org.
Choose Chicago/Freeman
The Black Alliance of Colleges and Employers (BACE) V-SUITE is pleased to launch our partnership with
Choose Chicago and their hospitality partners including Freeman
for the 2025-26 academic year.
Freeman’s Apprenticeship & Returnship Program helps veterans and returning workforce connect into new hospitality jobs starting in January 2026. The semester program begins in September 2025.
Miratech/Circa
The Black Alliance of Colleges and Employers (BACE) is excited to introduce a new talent alliance with Circa/Miratech to support career opportunities nationally.
Their organization has several local employers who have affirmative action goals and are committed to diversity in their workplace that would like to send you their current employment opportunities to share with your organization.
FourBlock
The Black Alliance of Colleges and Employers (BACE) V-SUITE is pleased to continue our partnership with FourBlock into the 2024-25 academic year.
FourBlock’s Career Readiness Program helps transitioning veterans develop a relationship-based career strategy & build the right network to find new meaningful careers.
Each week, participants connect with different companies to hear advice, discover new industries, and learn essential career building skills. This semester-long program is offered at no cost to all participants.
Join the Finance, Real Estate and Appraisal Working Group
IN THE BOARDROOM
Recording and Resources Available Soon
Take your seat in the boardroom with BACE V-Suite for a
dynamic fireside chat with powerhouse leaders and entrepreneurs
during National Veterans Small Business Week. The Black Alliance of Colleges and Employers (BACE) is pleased to announce the
V-SUITE, gender-based career and entrepreneurship outcomes for military, veterans, and spouses with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Breedlove Accelerator and Veterans Advocacy Group.
Support our Military/Veteran Community &
become a BACE V-Suite Alliance Partner and/or Sponsor!
Become a sponsor/speaker/exhibitor
We invite organizations to join us a speaker, sponsor (including in-kind), exhibitor, and/or providing giveaways in service of our military, veteran and spouse communities. Complete the below for additional details.
Veterans/Spouses: Join BACE V-SUITE ranks
If you are active military, veteran and/or a part of a military family, you are invited to complete the below to receive the latest information including how to register for our next programming around BACE's Veteran Career & Business Center, with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Breedlove Accelerator and Veterans Advocacy Group!