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Employment programs for veterans

Explore 11 employment programs from VA, other government agencies and community organizations. Check each provider’s requirements and local availability.

Programs to explore

  • VA programVocational Rehabilitation

    Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E / Chapter 31)

    Helps veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain suitable employment through training, education, and job placement services.

    Who may qualify: Veterans may apply with a VA service-connected rating of at least 10% and no dishonorable discharge. A VA counselor determines entitlement to services.

  • Community organizationJob Placement

    Hire Heroes USA

    Free career coaching, resume assistance, interview preparation, and job search support for veterans and military spouses.

    Who may qualify: All veterans and military spouses

  • Other government programFederal Programs

    Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)

    Department of Labor program that prepares veterans for meaningful careers and provides them with employment resources and expertise.

    Who may qualify: All veterans

  • Community organizationMentorship

    American Corporate Partners (ACP)

    Free mentorship program connecting veterans with business professionals for career guidance and networking.

    Who may qualify: Post-9/11 veterans

  • Community organizationTrades

    Helmets to Hardhats

    Connects transitioning military members and veterans with quality career training and employment in the construction industry.

    Who may qualify: Veterans interested in construction trades

  • Other government programEntrepreneurship

    Boots to Business

    SBA entrepreneurship training program teaching veterans how to start and grow a small business.

    Who may qualify: Transitioning service members, veterans, and spouses

  • Other government programSmall Business

    SBA Veterans Advantage Loans

    Fee-reduced SBA loans for veteran-owned small businesses, including 7(a), Express, and Community Advantage loans.

    Who may qualify: Veteran-owned businesses

  • Other government programTransition

    DOD SkillBridge

    Allows service members to gain civilian work experience through internships during their last 180 days of service.

    Who may qualify: Service members within 180 days of separation

  • Other government programFederal Jobs

    USAJOBS Veterans Preference

    Federal job portal with veterans preference hiring, special hiring authorities, and military spouse programs.

    Who may qualify: All veterans seeking federal employment

  • Community organizationJob Board

    VetJobs

    Free job board connecting veterans with employers committed to hiring military talent.

    Who may qualify: All veterans

  • Community organizationEntrepreneurship

    Warrior Rising

    Provides business training, mentorship, and funding for veteran entrepreneurs starting or growing businesses.

    Who may qualify: Veteran entrepreneurs

About this directory

You can use this directory without an account. Providers decide eligibility, costs and availability. A listing is not an endorsement or a guarantee of assistance.

Listings with a source review date include costs, coverage and steps checked against the linked provider pages on that date. Other listings have not yet received that detailed review. Confirm current requirements with the provider before applying.

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