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Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).

Provides veterans representatives to help with issues related to transitioning from a military career to civilian employment. Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand.

The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program helps the service members and veterans of Washington, DC and in certain counties of Virginia and Maryland, who have service-connected disabilities by offering them services and assistance to help them prepare for, find, and keep suitable employment. For veterans with serious service-connected disabilities, VA also offers a program of services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible.

Provides job services and outreach to veterans who departed the service prior to the TAP (Transition Assistance Program) and the ACAP (US Army Career & Alumni Program).

Offers employment assistance to blinded veterans. Provides field representatives to blinded veterans to link them with services, rehabilitation training and other benefits.

Workforce Service representatives are available to help with issues related to transitioning from a military career to civilian employment. Comprehensive career services can encompass help job referral, job training, and job placement assistance.

Provides veterans from all periods of military service with job referral, job training and job placement assistance, with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand. Unemployment benefits for those who have worked in Virginia and other states are available and may be applied for at this site. Benefit claims may also be filed on the Virginia Employment Commission web site at www.VaEmploy.com or by calling toll free 1-866-832-2363. For Veterans Services please call: Ronald Kotz (540) 581-4953

Connects veterans and military spouses to employers using a veteran staffing agency model. VSN work with employers to fill temp-to-perm, contract, and direct-hire positions as well as offering consulting and professional services project teams. Career coaches help veterans and military spouses leverage the skills acquired through military service to achieve meaningful career goals.

Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand. To obtain veterans employment services, or for more information, contact the VEC Veterans staff (DVOPs & LVERs) in the VEC Workforce Center nearest you. Please Note: The DVOPs and LVERs stationed in the VEC Workforce Centers are not available to answer specific questions regarding your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim for benefits. If you are a veteran with questions about your UI benefits, please call 1-866-832-2363, or review our Frequently Asked Questions (

Virginia Works provides veterans, their spouses, and eligible others from all periods of military service with job referral, job training and job placement assistance through a statewide network of Virginia Works local offices. Most offices employ special Veterans Employment Representatives. The Fishersville Virginia Works Office serves veterans from Augusta, Highland, and Rockbridge counties and the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Lexington, and Buena Vista. All veterans are offered Priority of Service in Virginia Works local offices. Additional in-depth services may be provided those veterans who are disabled, homeless, recently separated from the military, previously incarcerated, aged 18-24, and/or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

Provides veterans from all periods of military service with job referral, job training and job placement assistance, with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand. Unemployment benefits for those who have worked in Virginia and other states are available and may be applied for at this site. Benefit claims may also be filed on the Virginia Employment Commission web site at www.VaEmploy.com or by calling toll free 1-866-832-2363.

Providing Peer Workforce Development. Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Training The VA PRS Training is a 72-hour curriculum requiring successful completion of 3 quizzes and one final exam over the course of the PRS training. Action Planning for Prevention & Recovery (APPR) Courses US DHHS SAMHSA APPR Facilitator workshops are peer-to-peer career path development programs that provide individuals with a self-management and crisis management toolbox vital to entering the civilian workforce. All workshops focus on shared-experience led by Peer Facilitators with Level I & II US DHHS SAMHSA curriculum.

Veterans representatives are available to help with issues related to transitioning from a military career to civilian employment. Comprehensive career services can encompass help job referral, job training, and job placement assistance.