VETERANS BENEFITS
VA OFFERS EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers benefits and services to help veterans transition from service to civilian jobs and enhance their education, skills, and careers. VETERAN READINESS & EMPLOYMENT Do you have a service connected disability that makes finding employment challenging? You may be eligible for additional benefits for tuition, books, fees, supplies, monthly subsistence payments, and more through VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment program at https://choose.va.gov/careers/veteran-readiness-and-employment
EDUCATION & TRAINING Are you interested in earning a degree, going to technical school, or enhancing your skills? Check out the GI Bill and other education and training at https://choose.va.gov/education-and-training
JOB BANK Are you looking for a private sector or federal job? Search nearly 3 million jobs at the Jobs Bank at www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/veterans/findajob. You can narrow your search by rank, salary and other factors.
VA HEALTH CARE: SEARCH CAREERS Are you considering career opportunities in VA health care? Search VA Careers at www.vacareers.va.gov/SearchCareers for a variety of career options filtered by category and state.
VETERAN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Interested in applying to a federal job? Check out the Veteran Employment Program at www.vaforvets.va.gov/vaforvets for employment and training resources on launching a civilian career.
For more information on these and other veterans benefits, contact Volusia County Veterans Services at 386-254-4646. The office assists all former and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents in preparing claims for compensation, pension, vocational training, and other benefits and
privileges to which they are entitled under federal and state laws and county regulations. Raymond Allen Jr., U.S. Army SFC (RET.) Volusia County Veterans Services 123 West Indiana Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32720 Phone: 386-740-5102 Fax: 386-740-5101
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