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Veterans Resources: Employment

The research guide provides information and links to resources that may be helpful to those enrolled in the Veteran's Advocacy Clinic

Government Employment Websites

Government Employment Websites

  • US Department of Labor: Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
    The VETS program has a collection of resources to assist veterans, active duty military, and employers in locating and matching military personnel with employment. Divisions are clearly labeled for Service Members, Family, Veterans, Employers, Service Providers, and Updates.
     
  • US Small Business Administration: Office of Veterans Business Development
    SBA has a diverse assortment of programs available to assist veterans, reserve members, family, and survivors with small businesses. The SBA provides information on starting a business, competing for grants, and hiring employees. A list of programs (Operation Boots to Business, Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship, and Operation Endure and Grow) is available. Resources include a "Balancing Business and Deployment Guide" and "Getting Veterans Back to Business."
     
  • TurboTAP Employment Assistance
    This Department of Defense site includes a Career Decision Toolkit incorporating the many components involved in developing a career, including Career Exploration, Financial Planning, Job Search, Effective Resumes and Cover Letters, and Interviewing Skills. Additional material is available on transition, from Relocation Assistance to Leaving the Service. The full transition services are available after separartion from the military.
     
  • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
    The VetSuccess program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For Veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible.
     
  • Vet Success: In Transition, At Work, On Campus, At Home, In the Community
    A VA website that provide transition assistance for finding jobs, going to school, and volunteering.
     
  • Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization — VetBiz.gov
     
  • USA Jobs for Veterans       
    USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.
  • Feds Hire Vets
    Feds Hire Vets provides Federal employment information for Veterans, transitioning military service members, their families, and Federal hiring officials.
  • Military.Com
    Job Hunting Advice for Veterans including tips for successful career transitions, resumes and job search tools.
  • RecruitMilitary
    RecruitMilitary is a veteran-owned firm dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams: education, veteran jobs and civilian careers, new business and franchise ownership, training, and much more.

             Veterans Employment Services Office - VESO

               Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO) was created to fill open jobs with Veterans.  Regional Veteran Employment Coordinator  
                (RVEC) will provide hands-on services for HR hiring staff supporting Veterans.
  • Veteran's Job Bank- National Resource Directory
    The Veterans Job Bank provides a central resource that allows Veterans to access jobs available specifically for them. Enter keywords, your MOS/MOC and/or location on the left to begin your job search.
  • VetGuide
    A Guide to Veteran's Preference
  • VetJobs
    VetJobs is available to assist ALL members of "The United States Military Family". This includes Officer and Enlisted, Active Duty, Transitioning Military, Reservists, Veterans, Retirees, of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, National Guard, Navy, NOAA and Public Health Service along with Trailing Spouses, Eligible Former Spouses, Widows, Widowers and Dependents and DOD civilians.

 

Employment Transition Programs & Resources

Employment Transition Programs & Resources

  • VetJobs      
    Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), this website has general resources, job postings, and a place to post resumes.The VetJobs website connects transitioning military personnel, veterans and their family members with organizations who are searching for highly trained, reliable and mission-oriented employees
  • Veterans Enterprise
    This military and veterans' business network consists of a blog, an online magazine, a career gallery and search engine, and listings for additional veterans' organizations.
  • Army Career and Alumni Program
    An official Army website. This content-rich website includes transition and employment assistance, VA benefit and education information, and an employers' portal.
  • Transition Assistance Program TAOnline.com
    The site has quick references and online tools, including online calculators, planning sheets, and checklists for transitions.  It provides general guidance for military members transitioning to civilian life. In addition to job postings, the site also contains tips for resume writing, career planning, interviewing successfully, and military friendly companies.
  • Helmets to Hardhats
    This website offers specific advice regarding transitions from military service to construction industry careers.
  • Troops-to-Teachers Program (Department of Education)
    Grant program to place former military service members as teachers in high-poverty schools.

Other Employment Information

Other Employment Information

  • GI Jobs
    Information on military to civilian transition employment, civilian jobs for veterans.
     
  • Hire a Hero        Logo
    The Armed Forces Support Foundation 501 (c)(3) was established in 2006 with a mission to plan, promote, and execute programs to assist members of the United States Armed Forces transitioning back into civilian life. Today our flagship program Hire A Hero (www.hireahero.org) is the premier online job board and community of choice for those who have served our country. Hire A Hero has helped thousands of veterans and their spouses connect to employers who value their service, work ethic and loyalty to our country.
     
  • My Next Move for Veterans
    A website for veterans that allows for career and job searching by keyword, what you would like to do, or find jobs similar to what you did in the military.
     
  • Military.com Veteran Job Board
    A search tool that connects veterans with employers looking to hire vets. The job board includes links to different career paths.
     
    US Military Pipeline
    Information on career paths, jobs and education. Explore careers, watch videos, translate Military and experience to civilian careers.
     
    RecruitMilitary

    RecruitMilitary is a veteran-owned firm dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams: education, veteran jobs and civilian careers, new business and franchise ownership, training, and much more.