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Resources for the Veterans Community

Hire A Veteran! A Veterans Employment Portal

 Federal Resources 
 State of California Resources 
 Other Resources and Programs 

Federal Resources


Hire Vets First
(U.S. Department of Labor)
Information for both veterans and employers
Veterans will find assistance with Job Search, Military Skills Translator, Resume Writing, Small Business Ownership and other valuable job search information.

Employers will find assistance with Skills Translator, Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran, Find A One-Stop Career Center, and other valuable information to help you find the right veteran for your company.


TurboTap - The Official Transition Assistance Program Website
TurboTAP.org is Department of Defense's official website providing information for servicemembers on transitioning from military service. This site is also supported by the Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs. TurboTAP.org is intended to supplement the services offered by the Transition Assistance Offices and other groups.

TurboTAP contains information about veterans benefits, employment, education and other topics of concern for transitioning military members and their families.


Veterans Preference in Federal Civil Service
(U.S. Office of Personnel Management)
The Federal Government has a long and outstanding record of employing veterans. Veterans hold a far higher percentage of jobs in the Government than they do in private industry. In large part, this is due to laws providing Veterans' preference and special appointing authorities for veterans, as well as the fact that agencies recognize that hiring veterans is just good business. The purpose of VetsInfo Guide is to explain briefly how the Federal employment system works and how Veterans’ preference and the special appointing authorities operate within that system.


USDVA Vocational Rehab and Employment
The purpose of this web site is to present information about the services that the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides to veterans with service-connected disabilities. The web site also provides information about vocational counseling available to active duty service members and veterans who have recently separated from active duty. You will also find information about vocational counseling and special rehabilitation services available to dependents of veterans who meet certain program eligibility requirements.


Troops to Teachers
Troops to Teachers is a federal program that provides a link between current and prior armed service members who desire to pursue a career in education by providing counseling, financial and placement assistance.

The Troops to Teachers program enriches the quality of American education by placing mature, motivated, experienced and dedicated personnel in our nation's classrooms. Thousands of military retirees, separating active duty personnel, and currently drilling members of the reserve components are discovering new and rewarding careers in teaching our nations children. Veterans who have become public school teachers are “Proud to Serve Again.” For more information visit the Troops to Teachers website.


State of California Resources


How to get a State job
(California State Personnel Board)
The State Personnel Board site has information critical to successfully working your way through the process of examining for, applying for, and obtaining employment with the State of California. There are two basic categories of candidates: those who have never been employed by the State, and those with prior State service.

After reviewing the appropriate information on how to get a State job, you will want to identify Open Examinations for classifications that you are interested in seeking employment. You may be eligible for veteran preference points with some examinations. After you have passed an examination you will want to search for Job Vacancies in those classifications. There is also General Information including on-line application forms, pay and benefit information, etc. available for your use.

If you are specifically interested in working for the California Department of Veterans Affairs, please check out our CDVA Employment Opportunities site.


California Veterans Employment Assistance.
(California Employment Development Department)
The EDD takes its commitment to the men and women who faithfully served our nation in the military seriously. Veterans receive priority in job and training referrals and other employment-related services. For additional information on veteran programs at EDD please visit our website.

Go to the Schedule of EDD sponsored Job Fairs


Training & Education.
California Community Colleges provide an excellent, local resource to assist veterans in their careers, education, or job training.

Community Colleges in the San Joaquin Valley have provided detailed information on the programs and resources available at your community college at their Training4Me website.

For general information on the locations and programs available at community colleges statewide visit the California Community Colleges web site.


Veterans – Apprenticeship Opportunities.
(California Department of Industrial Relations)
Veterans participating in an apprenticeship or on-the-job training can collect their Montgomery GI Bill benefit while they learn a skill for a lifelong career and earn a paycheck for the work they do.


Other Resources and Programs


Military.com
Military.com is the largest online military destination, offering free resources to serve, connect, and inform the 30 million Americans with military affinity, including active duty, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers.

For assistance with resumes, job searches, skills translators, job-hunting tips, and other resources for veterans seeking employment visit Military.com.


Helmets to Hardhats
Helmets to Hardhats is a free program that helps transitioning military, Guardsmen and Reservists find great careers. We work with the fifteen building and construction trade unions to list construction careers and we work with qualified employers to list all other types of careers. (Registration required)


Wounded Marine Careers Foundation
The Wounded Marine Careers Foundation is a first-of-its-kind career training and job placement program for our nation's wounded Marines and Navy Corpsmen. The initial mission of the Foundation is to provide wounded Marines new and marketable professional skills for careers in media following their rehabilitation.


The Veterans Business Outreach Center - EMPOWERING VETERAN OWNED BUSINESSES
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) is a non-profit organization partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is a division of Vietnam Veterans of California, Inc. It's mission is to advance the growth and commercial competitiveness of veteran owned small business enterprises through education and services focusing on business development, technology deployment and e-commerce.


VFW's National Veterans Employment Assistance Service

The VFW's National Veterans Employment Assistance Service strives to ensure the employment rights and benefits of veterans in the workplace. This is achieved by working directly with federal and state agencies, as well as congressional representatives.


Navy League

The Navy League also sponsors a website for employment. It also includes information for employers who are looking for qualified individuals.


Iraq War Veterans Organization, Inc.

The Iraq War Veterans Organization, Inc. also sponsors a website for employment services and job opportunities for veterans. This link also includes links to several other job and services resources links.


Hire a Patriot

The Hire a Patriot website is a California-based website that had its start around Camp Pendleton in 2005. In now includes resources and information for jobs, employment and general information of interest to veterans.


Military Order of the Purple Heart

The Military Order of the Purple Heart sponsors a series of job fairs around the country and resources are available to veterans and employers who are interested in participating in these job fairs.