Veterans

If you should need assistance with learning more about these programs for Veterans, please register, using the log-in/sign up tab, above.  On the Registration Form, please indicate your Veteran status (question #3).  Your request for more information will be forwarded to a Veteran Representative who will contact you.

Logging in and Registration is for additional information and assistance.  It does not enroll you in a program.

1. The new Gold Card = Employment Initiaitves for Veterans.  The Gold Card provides unemployed post-9/11 era veterans with the intensive and follow-up services they need to succeed in today's job market. The Gold Card initiative is a joint effort of the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS).
2. Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS). The mission statement for VETS is to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights, and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.
3. Wisconsin Department of Veterans' Affairs . WDVA was created in 1945 to consolidate separate veterans' programs under one agency.  Today, WDVA provides grants, loans, and a variety of services to eligible Wisconsin veterans and their families.
4. Veteran Services at your Job Center.  Veterans have priority on new job listings.  Find out about that as well as the assistance in all areas of your job search.
5. Veteran Services in your counties.  In addition to Veteran Representatives in many Job Centers, veterans can find assistance in the county Veteran Services offices.
6. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.  USERRA protects civilian job rights and benefits for veterans and members of Reserve components. Look at this site for information regarding USERRA protections.
7. Veterans' Preference Law.The U.S. Government has laws to assist veterans who seek Federal employment . Veterans who are disabled or who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during specified time periods are entitled to preference over others in hiring. View your rights under the Veteran's Preference Law.
8. Department of Veterans' Affairs.The Department of Veterans Affairs provides high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. This website describes a wide variety of services available to veterans.
9. Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Vocational Rehabilitaton and Employment Service. This website is dedicated to providing information about veteran benefits administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service to veterans, employers, and the general public.
10. Montgomery G.I. Bill. Montgomery G.I . Bill provides education benefits for active duty veterans and members of the Selected Reserve. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Learn more about available benefits.
11. Education Funding for Veterans. Scholarships, grants and loans earmarked for U.S. Military Veterans
12. Help for Military spouses and their families. Your source for military spouse employment, education, and relocation information.
13. Transition Assistance Program (TAP) .  The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was established to meet the needs of separating service members during their period of transition into civilian life by offering job-search assistance and related services.
14. The "Turbo-TAP" Web Site. Additional information on the Transition Assistance Program. 
15. Helmets to Hardhats. If you're interested in a career in Construction, take a look at Helmets to Hardhats.