Employment/Transition
Virginia Veterans Resource Guide
Hiring Preference in State Government The Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia localities give preference to honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States in its employment hiring policies and practices, provided that such veteran meets all of the knowledge, skills and eligibility requirements for the available position. Additional consideration is also given to veterans who have a service connected disability rating fixed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Commonwealth of Virginia extends its veterans hiring preference to active members of the Virginia National Guard as well. The surviving spouse and dependents of service members killed in action are also entitled to the hiring preference. Furthermore, veterans who are disabled, who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in military campaigns are entitled to preference over others in hiring for virtually all federal government jobs. For more details visit jobs.virginia.gov/veterans-hiring-resources dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vetpref | fedshirevets.gov Women Veterans Resources The Virginia Women Veteran Program (VWVP) is a port of entry to provide referrals and ease of access to community resources to educate, unify, and empower Virginia’s women veterans who have served in the military in all eras by ensuring they receive timely yet appropriate transition and benefits support; employment and education outreach; health and community advocacy.
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), and community partners host an annual Women Veterans week in March and a bi-annual Virginia Women Veterans Summit whose mission is to empower women veterans with the knowledge and resources needed to smoothly transition into civilian life and improve overall wellness. These events bring together veterans, employers, community leaders and government agencies from the federal, state, and local levels to raise awareness about the services and benefits offered specifically for women veterans through expert presenters, exhibitors, workshops, and virtual resources sessions. For more details and resources visit dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/virginia-women-veterans
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