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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Get the latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Veterans Crisis Line - 1.800.273.8255 and PRESS 1 - You're never alone.
- After Action Network - AAN is a non-profit community engagement platform for veterans. Thier mission is to connect you the veteran with fun activities, classes, workshops or other opportunities in your local community.
- VA Public Health - See what the VA is doing in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Military.com - Military.com is staying up-to-date with the latest coronavirus changes and resources available from Defense Department officials.
- U.S. Department of Defense - The Defense Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services and State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
Military Veteran Personal Development
You entered the military as a civilian and left a veteran. The following Personal Development self-study guides and Quick Reference Cards will assist in your transition back to civilian life. The first step is to spend some time developing or updating your resume. Your resume offers you a chance to market your skills, abilities, accomplishments and experience. A good resume defines your qualifications as a job candidate and provides the hiring manager with a favorable first impression of you. You’ll explore information about the four different types of interviews and how to prepare for each. Get tips on dressing for success and how to put your best self forward during networking opportunities. Let’s get started.
Select a Personal Development Self-Study Guide to begin:
- Career Exploration and Completing a Job Application
- Writing a Resume
- Writing a Cover Letter
- Interviewing
- Networking
- Managing Personal Finances During Your Job Transition
The following Quick Reference Cards provide additional information to support your job search and should be utilized in tandem with the above education materials:
- Qualities Hiring Managers Are Looking For
- Resume Writing
- Cover Letter Writing
- Managing Your Online Presence
- Dress for Success
- Writing Your Elevator Speech
- AECOM: http://www.aecom.com/Careers/
- Averitt: http://www.averittsalutesyou.com/
- Caterpillar: http://www.caterpillar.com/
- Coca Cola: http://enjoycareers.com/en/military
- Delaware North: http://www.delawarenorth.com/
- DDL OMNI Engineering: http://www.ddlomni.com/careers
- EBay: https://www.hirepurpose.com/companies/ebay
- Engility Corp: http://www.engilitycorp.com/
- Enterprise Car Rental: https://www.hirepurpose.com/companies/enterprise-holdings
- HP: http://h30631.www3.hp.com/
- NSA: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/
- PENSKE: https://www.gopenske.com/careers/veterans/
- PLIDCO: http://www.plidco.com/employment
- US Nuclear Regulatory Commission: http://www.nrc.gov/
- Waste Management: http://www.wm.com/careers/index.jsp
- Wells Fargo: https://www.hirepurpose.com/companies/wells-fargo
- Searching for an applying for FEMA Jobs: http://www.fema.gov/careers/programs-veterans-and-disabled-veterans
- Food services technician training: http://vet2tech.org/
- Resources for training, education, apprenticeships, financial aid: http://bit.ly/1bIXLU2
- Training and Scholarships for Florida Unemployed Veterans: http://bit.ly/1bCDJxI
- Training in Cyber Security: https://www.warrior2cyberwarrior.com/index.html
- Free Legal Services for Veterans: http://bit.ly/1cWx6YA
- Veterans Job Bank: https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/job_search_widget
- CDL training and hiring assistance with C. R. England: https://www.crengland.com/
- Free Training on Computer-aided Design: (CAD), Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) and PLM Software: http://sie.ag/103ueQa.
- Training for careers in radio broadcasting: http://bit.ly/18pJP6t
- Free training in tradecrafts: http://nexstarfoundation.org/programs/scholarships-veterans-
- Wireless technician training and placement: http://www.warriors4wireless.com/
- Free renewable energy job training program: http://bit.ly/18By5bM
- Free training with SAP in IT: http://www.sap.com/ms/veterans-to-work.html.
- Medical Technology for Veterans training: http://www.medtechvets.org/#!
- Syracuse University "Veterans Career Transition Program" http://vets.syr.edu/vctpapp/
- Becoming a teacher is a great opportunity for veterans. An excellent teacher's program is Teach for America: http://teachforamerica.org/
- VA opportunities: http://1.usa.gov/1fmyUrq.
- Assistance for California veterans: http://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/
- Funding for veteran start-up businesses: http://www.brothersfund.org/
- Program for veterans who want to start their own business: http://fasttrac.org/en/Entrepreneurs/Veterans
- The SBA's website has a section aimed at veterans who are business owners or planning to start businesses: http://www.sba.gov/veterans.
- Veteran Resources in your area: http://bit.ly/1fbdmnu
- www.vetjobs.com provides another excellent resource at: https://vetjobs.com/vetEmpAssistance.htm
- You may be eligible for retraining programs such as the Veterans Readiness Program go to http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/
- For information on your VA benefits, go to http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/.
- For information on state veteran benefits go to http://mil-com.me/19FUBC3.
- Veteran benefits website: http://www.vets101.org/
If you know a vet in crisis, convince them to call the veteran crisis line. The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their loved ones with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For free, confidential support call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255.
One phone call can be the difference in the life of a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Make the Call to 877-4AID-VET (424-3838) to be connected 24/7 with VA's services to overcome or prevent homelessness for yourself or a Veteran you know.
- Department of Defense
- Department of Health and Human Services
- National Personnel Records Center (Military Records – DD214)
- National Resource Directory - Connecting wounded warriors, service members, veterans, their families and caregivers with those who support them
- Veterans Administration
- Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
- American Bar Association Home Front - Providing publications and resources on a variety of legal topics that military families may encounter.
- Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve - Promoting cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers
- National Veterans Legal Services - Advocating for benefits for veterans and active duty personnel with disabilities resulting from their military service.
- Native American Veterans Association
- Veterans Corp - Facilitating collaboration between veteran-owned small businesses
- Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) - Free federal program helping veterans refresh academic skills needed to successfully complete college degrees.
- VFW National Military Services - Providing services such as free phone time and emergency financial assistance, farewell and welcome home ceremonies, and college scholarships
- Operation Protect Veterans - Veterans are a targeted group for scams and identity theft. Operation Protect Veterans shows some of the popular schemes that are victimizing Veterans and other targeted groups.