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Veterans Services

A woman sargeant wearing camoflauged clothingUnder federal law, veterans may receive preferential assistance for job placement services, as well as other programs.  Veteran Employment Representatives coordinate all services provided to veterans, including counseling, testing, and identifying training and employment opportunities.  They also monitor job listings from federal agencies and federal contractors to ensure that veterans get priority service in referral to these jobs.  They also work closely with clients of of the Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation. 

In addition, these staff members conduct active outreach programs with employers, community and veterans’ organizations, unions, and local counseling and social service agencies to make sure veterans know about and receive the services for which they are eligible. They also work with veterans to place them in federally-funded employment and training programs, develops job interviewing and résumé writing skills, and help veterans conduct a productive job search and access job listings through electronic data bases. 

Other IWD personnel in Region 3 & 4 also work to ensure veteran’s preference is maintained.

"The Key to Career Success campaign" connects veterans and service members with high quality career planning, training, and job search resources available at local One-Stop Career Centers.

If you are a manager, human resources specialist or a veteran seeking employment, check out  HireVetsFirst.  This comprehensive website features numerous resources for matching employment opportunities with veterans.

 

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