Find a Job
Learn how and where to search for employment .
Jobs and Training for Veterans
The government offers many programs to help vets find and keep civilian jobs .
Job and Training Resources for Military and Veterans
These programs and websites can help you explore careers, find prepare, and find jobs.
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CareerOneStop ‘s Veteran and Military Transition Center can help you :
- tax your job skills and see how they apply to civilian jobs
- Learn about education and discipline options like certifications, apprenticeships, and license
- Build your job-search skills
- Find politics benefits including unemployment compensation for ex-service members
VA.gov ‘s Careers and Employment section connects you to data and resources to :
- Find work as a vet with a service-connected disability
- Get educational and career rede
- Start or grow your own business
- Find Department of Labor resources for vets and military spouses
Veterans ‘ Employment and Training Service from the Department of Labor connects to information on :
- union government hiring for vets
- Careers with the departments of Agriculture, Energy, Transportation, and Homeland Security
- employment resources by state
- Interstate occupational license recognition options for military spouses. Learn what it will take to get licensed in your new state when you transfer .
The Veteran Readiness and Employment Program ( VR & E ) ( once the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program ) helps active duty and vets. It ‘s for those whose service-connected disability impacts their ability to work. It can help you find new employment, return to your old problem, or start a business. It provides help with :
- Job accommodations
- Job-seeking skills coaching
- Career guidance
- Starting your own business
- Independent living services for vets with severe disabilities
Find Federal Jobs for Veterans
These politics websites can help vets find union jobs .
- Feds Hire Vets explains :
- The federal lease procedure
- How veterans preference works to give vets the advantage over other applicants
- special rent authorities for veterans
- federal Apprenticeships for Veterans helps service members and veterans find high-skill, good-paying apprenticeships .
- VA for Vets has virtual problem boards for Department of Veterans Affairs, federal, and civilian openings .
- federal Government Employment walks you through the steps to apply for a job on USAJOBS. USAJOBS is the federal government ‘s jobs portal site .
- Veterans ‘ Preference Advisor offers guidance on veterans ‘ preference in federal rent .
If you plan to go to college or a vocational school, learn about your educational benefits .
Getting a Job in the U.S. as a Foreign Worker
Based on your skills, circumstances, and the caper that you plan to do, you may be able to come to the U.S. as either a :
- Temporary or permanent wave alien worker, or a
- irregular visitor for business
Under sealed circumstances, you may besides be able to work in the U.S. if you ’ re a foreign scholar or an exchange visitor .
Get a Work Visa
As a alien actor, you will need a visa to get a job in the U.S. Each type of visa has singular requirements, conditions, and time limits. Visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ‘ ( USCIS ) Working in the U.S. network page for an overview of each worker category and type of visa. Use the Department of State ’ s visa ace to find :
- The visa you need
- The application procedure
- Fees
- Estimated wait time for a visa interview
Your Rights and Protections as a Temporary Foreign Worker
- As a irregular foreign actor in the U.S., you will not be denied a visa or be punished by the U.S. government because you have exercised your rights under U.S. laws. Learn your rights and protections .
- If you violate the terms of your work visa, it could be revoked. You could be deported, arrested, or denied re-entry into the U.S .
- If you think you or person you know is being brought to the U.S. for human traffic, get help now .
Immigration Questions
If you ’ re in the U.S. and have questions about visa and immigration, visit the USCIS Contact Center. If you ’ re in another country, contact your nearest international immigration office .
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final Updated : May 9, 2022
