Employment Resources for Veterans
Finding gainful employment upon returning home is one of the challenges veterans face. Below are resources for employment assistance.
Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor has devoted a portion of its website to VETS (Veterans' Employment and Training Service), which provides resources and expertise to assist and prepare veterans for obtaining meaningful careers and maximizing their employment opportunities. For further information, visit their website.
One-Stop Career Centers
One-stop career Centers provide online and in-person resources for job seekers. They also provide specific assistance for veteran re-employment, including research tools that match military skills to civilian careers and education resources.
Veteran representatives at One-Stop Career Centers can help employers and veteran job-seekers navigate federal, state, and local government programs and opportunities. Vet Reps offer personal assistance to both veterans and employers, host veterans job fairs, and help employers pre-screen job candidates. Find a local One-Stop Career Center.
The GI Go Fund
The GI Go Fund is an organization that helps veterans apply for government benefits and address employment issues. For more information, call 866-389-4446.
Veteran Affairs
The US Department of Veteran Affairs has employment resources for veterans looking to enhance their education, skills, and careers.