Veterans Services
Events
- Transition Assistance Workshops (TAP) - Ongoing
- Hire A Veteran Month - Success Stories
- Veterans Career Fair - October 9, 2008
Many state and federal programs exist to ensure that Minnesota veterans get specialized employment and training services.
Minnesota's Veterans Employment Representatives work with local businesses and veterans to provide:
- Individual, intensive employment assistance
- In-person orientation to Minnesota WorkForce Center services
- Job search information, resume assistance, cover letters, job search videos
- Eligibility determination for special programs and services to employ and train veterans. Veterans with disabilities from the military may apply for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Information and assistance on licensure, certification and apprenticeships
- Information on veterans employment benefits, rights and preferences
- Instruction and training on using the Internet for job searches
- Information on how to apply for Federal, State and County positions
- Direct referral to job openings
- Information and referral to appropriate agencies and services
To qualify for services, customers must meet the definition of an eligible veteran and register with a WorkForce Center.