Veterans Employment Resources

Explore job opportunities and hiring preferences for military veterans transitioning to civilian careers.

USAJOBS - Veterans’ Preference
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Federal job portal with guidance on veterans’ preference, VRA, and federal hiring paths.
VA Careers (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
https://www.vacareers.va.gov/
Jobs within the VA system, including clinical, administrative, and technical roles.
Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
Programs from the Department of Labor to help veterans transition to civilian employment.
FedsHireVets
https://www.fedshirevets.gov/
Federal government’s official veteran hiring site with guidance and resources.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
https://www.dodtap.mil/
Prepares service members for civilian life with career planning, resume help, and workshops.

SkillBridge (Department of Defense)
https://skillbridge.osd.mil/
Offers civilian work experience during the last 180 days of military service.
Onward to Opportunity (O2O – Syracuse University IVMF)
https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/onward-to-opportunity/
Free training, certification, and job placement support.
Coursera for Military/Veterans (Free Courses)
https://www.coursera.org/government/military
Free access to thousands of courses from top universities.

Hire Heroes USA
https://www.hireheroesusa.org/
Free career coaching, resume writing, and job search help for veterans and spouses.
RecruitMilitary
https://recruitmilitary.com/
Hosts veteran job fairs and connects employers with veterans.
VetJobs (CASY)
https://www.vetjobs.org/
Free employment assistance and job placement support.
MilitaryHire.com
https://www.militaryhire.com/
Search jobs by military occupation code and connect with veteran-friendly employers.
WarriorCareers.org
https://warriorcareers.org/
Provides support to veterans transitioning into meaningful civilian careers.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)
https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/
Job resources for military spouses with employer partners committed to hiring them.
Blue Star Families – Careers
https://bluestarfam.org/careers/
Career development programs and networking for military families.

American Corporate Partners (ACP)
https://www.acp-usa.org/
One-on-one career mentorship and resume/interview coaching.
RallyPoint
https://www.rallypoint.com/
A military social network offering peer advice, mentorship, and job leads.

VetsinTech
https://vetsintech.co/
Veterans in tech careers – offers coding bootcamps, networking, and job placement.
Code Platoon
https://www.codeplatoon.org/
Immersive coding training for veterans and military spouses.
NPower – Tech Fundamentals for Veterans
https://www.npower.org/
Free tech training, certification, and job placement support.