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Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Join VR&E and MilitaryHire on Wednesday, May 13, at 11 a.m. EDT for our Jobapalooza Virtual Hiring Fair. The event will feature top federal and private sector employers and community resources. All Veterans, Service members, and military spouses are welcome. Click here for more information and to register.
If your service-connected disability limits your ability to perform activities of daily living and you can't return to work right away, you may qualify for independent living services through VR&E's Independent Living track.
Hear the stories of real soldiers and Service members who worked with the Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP) and Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program while in transition to help them achieve their goals.
Learn about what VR&E's Five Tracks can offer you by watching this short video.
For Veterans and Service members
You may receive Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) (Formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) services to help with job training, education, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans and Service members in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment. To learn more about the VR&E program, review the VR&E Process page, and the tabs and links on this page. Click on the "How to Apply" tab to apply for VR&E services.
For Employers
Veterans leave military service with a wealth of transferable skills and professional experience. VA can help you tap into this talent through programs such as the Special Employer Incentives (SEI), Non-Paid Work Experience (NPWE), and other employer-supported programs designed to make hiring or rehiring Veterans with service-connected disabilities easier. To learn more, employers can contact a VA Regional Office to speak with a Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) counselor or Employment Coordinator, submit an inquiry through the Ask VA portal, or call us at 1-800-827-1000.
For Family Members
If you support a Veteran or Servicemember with a service-connected disability, who faces difficult employment challenges, there may be little left in the household budget for your higher education and career advancement. VA may offer assistance to help you assess your career goals and abilities, find your next job, further your education and skills, and identify places where you can get job training.
VA may extend vocational counseling and support to family members on topics including:
How to Apply
Eligible Veterans and Service members may apply.
Learn more about Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits