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Career Challenges

Career challenges can create stress that appears in many ways. Things like getting into debt, having trouble adjusting to civilian life, wanting to go back to school, or being unable to find employment can all be related to problems at work.

Here are resources for Veterans who are experiencing career challenges.

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Career Resources6 Resources

  • Careers Management and Employment Assistance
    Career opportunities, support for your Veteran-owned small business, and career counseling programs
    Visit
    va.gov
  • O*NET Interest Profiler Career Assessment
    Explore career options that match your interests
    Visit
    va.gov
  • VA Career Opportunities
    Search open career opportunities with the VA and find resources to guide you through the process
    Visit
    vacareers.va.gov
  • Gateway to VA Careers Featured Jobs
    A list of featured federal and private sector jobs
    Visit
    vaforvets.va.gov
  • Employment Challenges and How to Help Readjustment to Civilian Life
    Resources for employers of Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard
    Visit
    va.gov
  • Work-Related Problems
    Self-help tools and VA resources for work-related challenges
    Visit
    maketheconnection.net

Education & Training4 Resources

  • Other VA Education Benefits
    Information about VA education benefits and programs
    Visit
    va.gov
  • Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
    Information and services available through the VR&E program and how to apply
    Visit
    benefits.va.gov
  • How to Apply For The GI Bill and Related Benefits
    How to apply for the GI Bill and other VA education benefits as a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member
    Visit
    va.gov
  • Compensated Work Therapy
    Information on CWT services and how to access them through your local VA medical center
    Visit
    va.gov

Disability Accommodations, Benefits, and Rights4 Resources

  • Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
    Employment assistance for those with service-connected disabilities impacting their career
    Visit
    va.gov
  • Uniformed Services Employment and Remployment Rights Act
    Learn about employment protection for military service members and Veterans
    Visit
    dol.gov
  • Employment Rights as an Individual with a Disability
    Learn about your employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
    Visit
    eeoc.gov
  • Ten Tips for Families: Supporting a Veteran with a Disability Returning to Work
    Lean how to support the Veteran in your life as they return to work
    Visit
    adata.org

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