VIRGINIA VETERANS RESOURCE GUIDE 2025
Helping Employers Hire, Train,, and Retain Veterans
Educate – Train – Connect The V3 Program provides education, training, access to resources and engagement opportunities for both military job seekers and the employers seeking to employ them. Employers learn national best practices and proven imple- mentation skills to recruit, hire, train and retain veterans/ spouses. Supportive resources also include setting a veteran hiring goal, improving organizational military cultural compe- tency and developing plans to meet organizational career and workforce development objectives. Employers have committed to hiring transitioning service members, veterans and their families. Companies that complete all training requirements are recognized as official “V3-Certified Companies,” and are awarded a certificate from the Governor of Virginia. The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is fully invested in this initiative, with firm confidence that hiring veterans is not just the right thing to do— it’s also a smart business decision. Understanding veterans and hiring them will enhance organizational productivity and efficiency. Job Seekers If you are a veteran, transitioning service member, or serving member of the National Guard or Reserves, and want to know how you can connect with employers that value your service and potential contributions to their company, visit dvsv3.com/job-seekers to learn about employment opportunities. Veteran Employment Grant V3-certified employers may also be eligible for up to $10,000 in grants through the V3 Program for hiring and retaining veterans in Virginia. For more information on corporate membership in the V3 Program, grant criteria, and application, visit dvsv3.com/v3grant .
Virginia has a unique opportunity to help veterans gain career employment. Our Commonwealth is home to one of the youngest veteran populations in the United States and the fastest growing veteran labor force. Thousands of new veterans enter Virginia’s workforce each year, and that number is projected to rise in the coming years. While many employers remain unaware of the value veterans can bring to their workforce, thousands more are eager to hire veterans but lack the knowledge or resources to do so. The Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program bridges this gap by assisting job seekers in identifying, applying for, and starting their next career. To identify, apply and start their next job. In addition, V3 supports employers by developing and implementing effective, long-term strategies to recruit, hire, and retain Virginia veterans. Hiring veterans is not only the right thing to do—it is also a smart business decision. Today’s service members and veterans acquire extensive knowledge and abilities in our modern military, making them a uniquely valuable talent pool for companies seeking to enhance organizational performance and achieve growth. In Virginia, veterans play an integral role in filling in-demand jobs and driving positive economic growth. The V3 Program provides employers with critical connections to a highly skilled, well-educated, and easily trained leadership workforce. Veterans bring experience in a wide range of fields, including:
• Education • Healthcare
• Skilled Trades • Manufacturing • Logistics/Transportation • STEM/STEAM • Information Technology/Cybersecurity
For more information, e-mail us at v3@dvs.virginia.gov , call us at (844) 838-7838 (VDVS-VET), or visit our website at dvs.virginia.gov under Employment and Transition.
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