VETERANS - GENERAL
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Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) Wounded Service Member Initiative
There are many resources that provide information and technical assistance on recovery, employment, and accessibility services. The links highlight Federal government programs, online tools, and other outside resources that provide you the ability to research other programs that are available for returning Service members.
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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines disabled as a result of their service supporting operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
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Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
HVRPs provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.
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Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans
Aims to directly decrease unemployment by opening networks for communication between potential employers and prospective hires.
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U.S. Department of Labor Transition Assistance Program
Established to meet the needs of separating service members during their period of transition into civilian life by offering job-search assistance and related services.
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U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Services Hire Vets First
The mission statement for VETS is to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Employment Toolkit
An online Veterans Employment Toolkit aimed at helping employers, managers, supervisors, human resource professionals, and EAP providers support employees who are veterans or members of the Reserve or National Guard to increase their success in the workplace.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VRandE) service is vested with delivering timely, effective vocational rehabilitation services to veterans with service-connected disabilities.
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U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Veterans employment information.
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U.S. Office of Personnel Management Selective Placement Program
Most Federal agencies have a Selective Placement Program Coordinator, a Special Emphasis Manager (SEM) for Employment of Adults with Disabilities, or equivalent, who helps to recruit, hire and accommodate people with disabilities at that agency. This directory lists the coordinator(s) identified by their agency.
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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Advisor
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Advisor helps Veterans understand employee eligibility and job entitlements, employer obligations, benefits and remedies under the Act. The law is intended to encourage non-career uniformed service so that America can enjoy the protection of those services, staffed by qualified people, while maintaining a balance with the needs of private and public employers who also depend on these same individuals.
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WorkForce West Virginia Veterans Page
The Employment Service, a partner in the WORKFORCE West Virginia One-Stop Career Centers, is the delivery agent for US Department of Labor funded employment and training programs. Services are provided to Veterans through a network of 17 Job Service offices in West Virginia.