Employment Services for Veterans
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The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) is committed to serving veterans who are looking for meaningful employment. DVS ensures that transitioning veterans and military families receive access to the resources they need to start a new career in NYC.
To connect to employment services, fill out the VetConnectNYC form and select "Employment" as your preferred service.
Our nyc.gov/vetjobs page features the following resources:
- information on civil service exams (free for NYC veterans)
- employment support for veterans with disabilities
- veteran-specific job boards
- professional mentorship programs
- NYC Small Business Services programs
- unemployment support
- work from home toolkit
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VetConnectPro: Connect to Jobs in NYC Government
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You've served your country, now serve your City!
VetConnectPro is an employment tool designed to help NYC veterans find public service jobs in City government!
The site features a military skills translator, a dashboard with government job postings, information on civil service exams, and recommended online job training programs. Learn more at nyc.gov/vetconnectpro.
REMEMBER: Fees for NYC civil service exams are waived for veterans!
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EmpireVets: Connect to Private Sector Jobs in NYC
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EmpireVets connects veterans to open job positions at NYC's leading private companies, as well as professional mentorship opportunities. Upload your resume and advance your career today: empirevets.com
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VA Work-Study Opportunities at DVS
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The VA Work-Study Program is an opportunity for student veterans to get paid for part-time work while they study at a college, vocational, or professional training program. DVS supports VA Work-Study Interns and we're currently looking to fill the following positions:
If you are interested in applying for a DVS-specific Work-Study position and meet eligibility requirements, please submit the following to DVSHRSupport@veterans.nyc.gov:
- resume
- cover Letter stating specific position applying for
- other supporting documents
Learn more here.
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Got Your Six Summit for Community Leaders
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If you serve veterans in NYC we would like to invite you to the Got Your 6 Summit, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation, DVS, and Craig Newmark. Leaders from across industries will convene for a full day of presentations and breakout discussions about the most urgent issues facing veterans and their families.
WHEN:
June 15th | 9:00 - 5:00 pm
WHERE:
Metropolitan Pavilion
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY
RSVP:
Register here
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DVS Programs and Initiatives
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Get the Benefits You Deserve
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DVS represents NYC veterans in claims for benefits from the VA. During a time of economic crisis and high unemployment, we wanted to ensure that every veteran got the financial benefits they earned. To file a claim, fill out the VetConnectNYC.org form (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).
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VetConnectPro: A New Employment Tool for NYC Veterans
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This past Veterans Day, the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) officially launched VetConnectPro - a new employment tool designed to help veterans find employment, professional mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. Get started by creating or uploading your resume today: nyc.gov/vetconnectpro.
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Mission: VetCheck volunteers make check-in calls to veterans across NYC. Through these calls, volunteers provide veterans with information regarding vital public services, including free meals, information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and mental health resources. To volunteer with Mission: VetCheck or request a check-in call, click here.
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Fighting Veteran Homelessness
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Over the past five years, our housing team has moved over 1,000 veterans from shelters and into permanent housing. Learn more about DVS's efforts to end veteran homelessness in NYC here.
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VetBizNYC: NYC's Veteran-Owned Business Map
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The Veteran Voices Project (VVP) is an oral history initiative designed to preserve the stories of NYC's Veterans. For more information, visit nyc.gov/vetvoices.
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How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
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Making supportive calls. Distributing face masks. Preparing meal kits. Housing the homeless. Processing VA benefit claims. Watch this video to learn how DVS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast
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Listen to SITREP NYC, NYC's official veteran-focused podcast, to hear stories from veterans who are often ignored and underserved. Hear the complete season here or see below for a list of episodes:
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Stories of Transition
The Black Veteran Experience
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LGBT Veteran Stories
The Health of Women Veterans
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