Employment

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Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)

If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program—also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.

Educational and Career Counseling (Chapter 36)

Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG), or VA Chapter 36, offers free educational and career guidance, planning, and resources to Veterans and their dependents who are eligible for a VA education benefit. Find out how to apply for this program if you’re leaving active service soon or have been discharged within the past year.

Get support for your Veteran-Owned Small Business

If you have a Veteran-Owned Small Business, you may qualify for advantages when bidding on government contracts—along with access to other resources and support—through the Vets First Verification Program. This program is run by the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Registering through OSDBU will allow you to work with us (all businesses who work with VA must be registered). Find out if you’re eligible and how to register your business.

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Guide for Contractors

Here you will learn types of Veteran-Owned Small Business Certifications, where to get it, how long is the validation period of the certificate, VOSB or SDVOSB Benefits for Contractors and how to advertise your business.

11 Resources to Help Veteran-Owned Businesses Grow

Running your own business can be challenging, but as a veteran entrepreneur, you have advantages that can help you kick off the next phase of your professional life and stay on the path to success.

Veterans’ Employment and Training Service

The Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is committed to helping America’s veterans, separating service members and their spouses by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise.

Veterans Chamber of Commerce for NJ

The Veterans Chamber of Commerce-NJ’s mission is to promote and encourage communications, commerce and employment for US Veterans, Veteran owned businesses, and non-veteran enterprises for their betterment, success and prosperity.