Service Members & Veterans
For Military Service Members & Veteran Job Seekers:
Fill out applications for education and compensation benefits as well as print certificates of eligibility:
(VA) Benefits Home Page - The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides a variety of benefits and services to Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families.
Department of Veterans Affairs - eBenefits - Gateway to Veteran benefit information, applications, benefit management, and health management.
Department of Veterans Affairs - VONAPP - The VONAPP (Veterans Online Application) website is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website that enables service members, veterans and their beneficiaries, and other designated individuals to apply for benefits using the Internet Benefits Application Site.
GI Bill Benefits - Get Started - As a Veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through numerous GI Bill programs. Once you’ve decided to use your GI Bill benefits it’s important to choose the proper school and type of training. VA’s decision-making tools will help you get the most from your benefits.
Nevada Department of Veteran Services - NDVS - Provides vital and efficient service to and advocacy on behalf of veterans, their dependents, and survivors; and provide our community and partners the opportunity to contribute in these endeavors. Through our four major programs we assist veterans prepare and submit claims for benefits, provide skilled nursing care, provide burial support at our state veterans’ cemeteries, and help veterans successfully integrate into Nevada communities.
Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Educational Benefits
University of Reno Veteran Services
Western Nevada College Veterans Services
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to ensure Service members and their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the public or private sector, or starting their own business.
Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (DODTAP) - This redesigned TAP is the result of an interagency collaboration to offer separating Service members and their spouses better, more easily accessible resources and information to make their transitions more successful.
Employer Support of Guard & Reserve (ESGR) - This Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.
Nevada - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve - NV ESGR is comprised of over 50 dedicated and trained volunteers and three full-time staff working throughout the Battle Born State to gain and maintain employer support for the Guard and Reserve. Our committee’s motto is “Whatever it takes!” And we apply this as we strive to develop and maintain relationships with Nevada employers and service members through programs such as Military Outreach, Employer Outreach, Mediation, and Employment programs.
Goals-Plans-Success (GPS) - Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success) is the Transition Assistance Program's outcome-based, modular curriculum with standardized learning objectives.
MilConnect - The milConnect web application is maintained by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). Available since December 2008, this application allows beneficiaries to review personal, health care, and personnel information from one reliable source, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
Military One Source - Employment & Education information
Nevada National Guard Employment Initiative The National Guard Employment Enhancement Program (NGEEP) provides information on transition, educational benefits, resume preparation, job search tips, professional appearance and interview skills.
VA Transitional Assistance The purpose of the Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) program is to provide a professional in each state/territory to serve as the statewide point of contact to assist Service members in accessing Veterans Affairs’ health care services and benefits. Each TAA also provides assistance in obtaining entitlements through the Military Health System and access to community resources.
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is a DoD-wide effort to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle.
Contact for information about college enrollment and application of GI Bill Benefits:
College of Southern Nevada Veterans Services
Great Basin College Veterans Services
Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Educational Benefits
Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Upward Bound - For precollege placement testing and remedial education. Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a free educational program for qualified, honorably discharged veterans who meet the eligibility requirements. The program is sponsored by Truckee Meadows Community College and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to assist veterans in preparing for success in college and other post-secondary training.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Veterans Services
University of Nevada Reno Veteran Services
VA Education & Training - You will find education and training resources for Students, School Administrators, the GI Bill, and contact information for enrollment.
Western Nevada College Veterans Services
Air Force Wounded Warrior Employment Assistance Page
Community Services Agency (CSA) - Community Services Agency (CSA) is a private nonprofit Community Action Agency governed by a 15 member volunteer Board of Directors from various sectors of the Northern Nevada community. Since its inception in 1965, the Agency has initiated and developed numerous programs in human services, economic development, education and affordable housing.
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) Veteran Services - The Veterans Employment Service provides services designed to assist the Veteran or Eligible Spouse's employment services. The following paragraphs illustrate the types of services offered. All services are designed to increase the chances of finding gainful employment.
U.S. Navy Transition Assistance Resources
U.S. Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) - Many civilian jobs have certain professional and technical standards. Obtaining credentials – certifications and licenses – shows that you meet these standards.
U.S. Marine Corp Transition Readiness Program
U.S. Marine Corp Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) Marine Corps COOL - This is a continuously developing product for both active and reserve Marine Corps service members that defines civilian credentials to best map the Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). It outlines the path, work, training, and experience required to achieve them.
U.S. Army Transition Assistance Resources
U.S. Army Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) COOL helps Service members find information on certifications and licenses related to their jobs. Use COOL to get background information on credentialing and find detailed information on: Credentials related to an Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS); credential requirements and potential gaps between military training and civilian credentialing requirements; resources available to fill gaps between military training and civilian credentialing requirements
U.S. Air Force Transition Assistance Resources
U.S. Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) Credentialing has two purposes. First, it continues to professionalize the enlisted force by providing up-to-date industry-recognized credentials in an airman’s AF job. Second, it provides a way for airmen to prepare for civilian life by ensuring that they are ready for work in the civilian sector. There are many aspects to credentialing including certifications and licenses.
U.S. Coast Guard Transition Assistance Resources
VA Education & Training - You will find education and training resources for Students, School Administrators, the GI Bill, and contact information for enrollment.
Build Nevada - Learn how your experience might translate to a construction trade plus information on assessments and VA reimbursements.
Career One Stop Veterans Reemployment - (Sponsored by Department of Labor in partnership with the American Job Center & American Job Center Veteran Resources (beta)
Community Services Agency (CSA)
Department of Labor VETS - VETS serve America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.
FedsHireVets - Federal job opportunities are available across our country and around the world. Planning early is a smart decision. This information will help you understand veterans' preference, how Federal jobs are filled, and unique veteran appointing authorities designed to help you find a job.
G.I. Jobs - Our mission is to simplify the military transition experience using education and employment tools and resources to guide you to a successful career.
Hire A Hero - Our flagship program Hire A Hero (www.hireahero.org) is the premier online job board and community of choice for those who have served our country and has helped thousands of veterans and their spouses connect to employers who value their service, work ethic and loyalty to our country.
Hire Our Heroes - We are a non-profit organization for veterans operated and founded by veterans. Our goal is to capture each transitioning veteran ideally within one year prior to their discharge to Train, Mentor and Coach them in job placement.
Hire Veterans - Recognized by industry experts as a leader, we offer Employers access to resumes and job postings so that they can reach our unique visitors. For U.S. Veteran Job Seekers, we offer the very best and relevant jobs offered by world class companies in the USA and abroad. Includes Employer Resources)
Joining Forces - Joining Forces works hand in hand with the public and private sector to ensure service members, veterans, and their families have the tools they need to succeed throughout their lives.
Military.com - Monster Veteran Employment Center; Includes Employer Resources.
MilitaryHire.com - This site has been developed and is maintained by a team of both military veterans and corporate hiring authorities. We have worked hard to create a network where former military personnel can seek careers and utilize their professional skills.
My Next Move for Veterans - Partner of American Job Center/O*Net in-it
National Archives Veteran Services - Government Agencies (including the National Archives) and other organizations often provide hiring preferences, employment assistance, training or additional benefits for veterans. If you are a veteran, you may be entitled to certain preferences when applying to Federal positions. You may also be eligible to apply to positions under special veterans appointing authorities.
National Veterans Foundation - Mission: To serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through: management and operation of the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families; public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America’s veterans; outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) Veteran Services
Recruit Military - We offer our services free of charge to veterans and their spouses to support them during their job search. We host the nation’s largest single-source veteran database, with over 800,000 members; we publish the nation’s second-largest veteran hiring publication, Search & Employ® magazine, distributing 50,000 print and 225,000 digital copies of each issue; and by the end of 2015, we will have produced more than 670 job fairs in over 60 cities
Riley Guide Vets - The Riley Guide is the Web's premier gateway to job, career, and education information sources available online. We curate the best online resources and list them as pointers to visitors. We currently point to over 1600 helpful web sites, each being personally reviewed by our editors for quality and most including a brief synopsis.
Robert Half Veteran Resources - For more than 65 years, Robert Half has helped professionals of diverse backgrounds find their next job opportunity. We're honored to provide our veteran community with career resources and guidance through our global office network.
TAOnline.com - (Transitions Assistance – MOS Code Translator; Includes Employer Resources)
Truckee Meadows Community College Veterans Upward Bound
USAJOBS for Veterans - The Office of Personnel Management in support of the President’s Veterans Employment Initiative, created a one-stop web site resource for Federal veteran employment information. The information on this site is designed to ensure veterans, transitioning service members, and their families receive accurate and consistent information regarding veteran’s employment in the Federal Government.
VA Job Center - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Career Site provides a gateway to VA for Vets, VA Careers, My Career @ VA, FEDS Hire VETS, VA Internships, and Digital Service at VA
VA Veterans Employment Tool Kit - This toolkit is designed to provide you with answers and resources in finding and obtaining employment, as well as making career decisions and excelling in the workplace.
VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment - You may receive Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.
Veteran Resource Center of America - We offer a wide range of programs to address the unique needs of veterans.
Hire Veterans - Recognized by industry experts as a leader, we offer Employers access to resumes and job postings so that they can reach our unique visitors. For U.S. Veteran Job Seekers, we offer the very best and relevant jobs offered by world class companies in the USA and abroad. Includes Employer Resources)
Hire Our Heroes - We are a non-profit organization for veterans operated and founded by veterans. Our goal is to capture each transitioning veteran ideally within one year prior to their discharge to Train, Mentor and Coach them in job placement.
Hire A Hero - Our flagship program Hire A Hero (www.hireahero.org) is the premier online job board and community of choice for those who have served our country and has helped thousands of veterans and their spouses connect to employers who value their service, work ethic and loyalty to our country.
Military.com - Monster Veteran Employment Center
National Veterans Foundation - Mission: To serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through: management and operation of the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families; public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America’s veterans; outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.
Recruit Military - We offer our services free of charge to veterans and their spouses to support them during their job search. We host the nation’s largest single-source veteran database, with over 800,000 members; we publish the nation’s second-largest veteran hiring publication, Search & Employ® magazine, distributing 50,000 print and 225,000 digital copies of each issue; and by the end of 2015, we will have produced more than 670 job fairs in over 60 cities.
TAOnline.com - (Transitions Assistance – MOS Code Translator; Includes Employer Resources)
VetJobs - VetJobs is the leading military job board on the Internet.
Work for Warriors - Nevada Jobs Board - Job listings and contact information specifically for veterans.
American Legion - Career & Education Centers – The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Disabled American Veterans - Employment Resources – DAV is committed to ensuring that the men and women who stood up for America have the tools, resources and opportunities they need to competitively enter the job market and secure meaningful employment. DAV recognizes the value, talent, education and work ethics that veterans add to the workforce. Through our partnerships with RecruitMilitary and Veteran Recruiting, DAV will sponsor career fairs including virtual events, to connect veterans with employers nationwide who are committed to hiring them.
National Association of Veterans Upward Bound - The National Association of Veterans Upward Bound (NAVUB) is the professional association for Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) staff personnel. Veterans Upward Bound projects, supported by NAVUB, are dedicated to fully developing the personal potential of all U.S. military veterans, just as NAVUB is dedicated to fully developing professional staff members who work with VUB's veterans.
VAntage Point VA Blog - Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans Resource Centers of America - Employment & Training Programs – Veterans Resource Centers of America is a community based veteran’s service agency with a 40 year history of providing veteran programs. We strive to engage veterans and their families in a process of healing and growth that celebrates their individuality, identifies all barriers to success, mitigates those barriers, and challenges each participant to live to their utmost potential.
Veteran of Foreign Wars - Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts; to serve our veterans, the military and our communities; to advocate on behalf of all veterans. Education benefits assistance.
Vietnam Veterans of America - Founded in 1978, Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national Vietnam Veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
