Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program - VA for Vets

: VA is committed to reducing underemployment and unemployment rates by increasing employment opportunities and agency benefits that support military spouses and their families.

Read about the 4+1 Commitment, VA’s historic pledge to support military spouses, here: https://news.va.gov/131085/41-commitment-pledge-support-military-spouse/

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides career, education, and benefits counseling for and transitioning Service members through the Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) program.

Individualized support is available to:
- Transitioning Service members six months prior to separation.
- Veterans who have separated from active duty within the last year.
- Any Veteran or beneficiary eligible to utilize a VA education benefit.

For more information, visit: www.va.gov/careers-employment/education-and-career-counseling/

- Military spouses can apply for Federal positions on USAJOBS.gov and
VAforVets.va.gov. Remember to select "Military Spouse" as a filter.

For more information on Federal employment
as a , visit: https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/veteran-family-members

Are you a living in Oklahoma? Join the Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday, July 30 from 10a.m. - 4p.m. at the Veteran’s Resource Fair. This event is focused on providing guidance and resources to Veterans, including job-readiness workshops, volunteer opportunities, financial planning, and more.

Location:
Muskogee Civic Center
425 Boston Street
Muskogee, Oklahoma

Admission is free. To learn more about this event, please email [email protected].

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Top 10 reasons to work at VA | VA Careers There are a lot of places you could build a career. But VA can offer opportunities, camaraderie, and satisfaction unlike any other. Here are just a few of the ways a job at VA stands out from the crowd.

Join GI Jobs for their Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, July 25 from 12-4 p.m. ET. Explore hot jobs, chat with recruiters, apply for open positions, and more.

Hear first-hand feedback from a Veteran who previously attended the Job Fair here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaWV4ARQTss&t=27s

To register and learn more about this event, visit: https://www.gijobs.com/virtual-job-fair

REMINDER: Join the virtual Federal resume writing webinar tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. ET. Gain the skills needed to write a stand-out Federal resume that will help you get noticed by VA Human Resource Specialists.

Register here and join us tomorrow afternoon:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r404628e7fd92164b78ccdd86ca8823e4

HOT OFF THE PRESS: The Military Spouse Relocation Resource Guide.

This new, exciting resource highlights why VA is the employer of choice for military spouses and how VA can create meaningful careers wherever one may relocate.

Read more here:https://www.vaforvets.va.gov/vaforvets/docs/VMSTEP-Military-Spouse-Relocation-Guide.pdf

Don’t miss out! Join GI Jobs and VA TODAY for a virtual one-hour “Get Hired Workshop” starting at 12p.m. ET, featuring a panel discussion and tips for how to get your resume noticed at VA.

This event is free. Register here: bit.ly/gijghwjuly11

Don’t miss out! Join GI Jobs and VA TOMORROW for a virtual one-hour “Get Hired Workshop” starting at 12p.m. ET, featuring a panel discussion and tips for how to get your resume noticed at VA.

This event is free. Register here: bit.ly/gijghwjuly11

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Join VMSTEP on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET for a free virtual Federal resume writing webinar. Gain valuable skills needed to write a stand-out Federal resume and to help you get noticed by VA Human Resource Specialists.

Register for the event here: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r404628e7fd92164b78ccdd86ca8823e4

Are you a , transitioning Service member, or family member located in the Texas area interested in learning more about job opportunities and resources? Visit the Texas Veterans Commission's Job Fair-Con at the Kalahari Convention Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT.

Register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=K6E1WSYBCEGFyBZ9jD_abk-vk-doAOxOsO7ZUl2G0MFUOTlNQTQ0QlNESTI5SEtHWlJJUTI1R1hTUy4u

Happy , from VMSTEP.

Check out the July calendar for upcoming in-person and virtual events.

To find virtual or local events near you, visit: https://www.vaforvets.va.gov/vaforvets/events/pages/Upcoming_hiring_event.asp

If you are a LGBTQ+ Veteran, transitioning Service member, or military spouse seeking an inclusive workplace where you can give back to the Nation’s Veterans, VA is ready to welcome you.

To learn more about how VMSTEP provides pathways to Federal employment for Veterans, transitioning Service members, and eligible military spouses and caregivers, visit VAforVets.VA.gov.

To learn more about how VA is building a diverse and inclusive workforce, visit https://www.va.gov/ORMDI/DiversityInclusion/LGBT.asp

Be sure to check your inbox for recent hiring events and featured jobs. If you have not already, sign up for GovDelivery bulletins and learn more about valuable resources to advance your career: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVAVESO/subscriber/new

: LinkedIn offers a free, one-year Premium Career subscription to eligible , which includes access to LinkedIn Learning. You can use LinkedIn to connect with employers and find resources to help with your .

To check eligibility, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a518653/linkedin-for-veterans-free-premium-career-subscription-and-eligibility?lang=en

When you , flexible work schedules, competitive salaries, and generous retirement and health care options are just a few of the great benefits. Even better? You can serve those who served the Nation.

Come see VMSTEP at the Fort Eisenhower (Georgia) Career Summit on June 26-27 to learn more about VA job opportunities. To register, visit: https://www.hiringourheroes.org/event-registration/

The Military Spouse Relocation Resource Guide is VMSTEP’s brand-new resource for military spouses. The Resource Guide supports military spouses with retaining their Federal careers when supporting their Service members during relocation.

Check out the Resource Guide here: https://www.vaforvets.va.gov/vaforvets/docs/VMSTEP-Military-Spouse-Relocation-Guide.pdf.

To learn more about how VMSTEP supports , transitioning Service members, and with pathways to Federal careers at VA, visit https://www.vaforvets.va.gov.

: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides career, education, and benefits counseling for and transitioning Service members through the Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) program.

Through PCPG, individualized support via face-to-face or virtual counseling is available to:
- Transitioning Service members six months prior to separation.
- Veterans who have separated from active duty within the last year.
- Any Veteran or beneficiary eligible to utilize a VA education benefit.

For more information, please visit: www.va.gov/careers-employment/education-and-career-counseling/

We recognize and honor the many contributions and accomplishments of Black Veterans, Service members, military spouses, and VA employees across the Nation. VA values freedom, diversity, equity, and inclusion at all times of the year, especially on .

REMINDER: Join the virtual Federal resume writing webinar tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. Gain the skills to write a stand-out Federal resume that will help you get noticed by VA Human Resource Specialists.

Register here and join us tomorrow afternoon:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r33862a5d43287e04e7232d7cbca716c3

America's celebrates its 249th Birthday today. Thank you to all Soldiers past and present.

: The army originally consisted of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.

LAST CALL TO APPLY: VA is hiring HR professionals in the Washington, DC area. If you are a or experienced in HR and looking for your next career move, apply to the following open positions by June 13, 2024.

- HR Specialist (R&P) usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794643700
- HR Specialist (Classification) usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794645700
- HR Specialist (Employee Benefits) usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794648900
- HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations) usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794641400

Some qualified applicants may be invited to an in-person hiring fair in Washington, DC on Wednesday, June 26 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET for in-person interviews and on-the-spot tentative job offers.

For Federal resume and application support and to learn more about how VMSTEP helps Veterans, transitioning Service members, and military spouses with pathways to Federal employment at VA, visit VAforVets.VA.gov.

On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the historic Women’s Armed Services Integration Act into law, allowing women to serve as regular members of the military. Each year on June 12, Women Veterans Recognition Day is a tribute to a groundbreaking day when women were acknowledged as essential to war efforts and could serve in the regular armed forces.

Today, and every day, we honor and recognize the more than 2 million who have served and sacrificed for the Nation.

: If you are a or and an experienced professional looking to embark on your next chapter, VA is hiring in Washington, DC. Apply to the following available HR positions, closing on June 13, 2024:

- HR Specialist (R&P) usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794643700
- HR Specialist (Classification) usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794645700
- HR Specialist (Employee Benefits) usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794648900
- HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations) usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/794641400

Some qualified applicants may be invited to an in-person hiring fair in Washington, DC on Wednesday, June 26 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET for in-person interviews and on-the-spot tentative job offers.

For Federal resume and application support and to learn more about how VMSTEP helps Veterans, transitioning Service members, and military spouses with pathways to Federal employment at VA, visit VAforVets.VA.gov.

VA is committed to an agency-wide understanding that diversity and inclusion are essential to delivering the best service to the Nation's Veterans.

We are proud to recognize the LGBTQ+ Veterans, Service members, spouses and families, and employees who have served the Nation and serve the Nation’s Veterans and families through employment with VA.

Learn more about how VA is building a diverse and inclusive workforce: https://www.va.gov/ORMDI/DiversityInclusion/LGBT.asp

Happy Pride.

Join VMSTEP on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET for a free virtual Federal resume writing webinar. Gain the skills to write a stand-out Federal resume that will help you get noticed by VA Human Resource Specialists.

Register now: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r33862a5d43287e04e7232d7cbca716c3

In support of the WACO Regional Office, visit VMSTEP at the Red, White, and Blue Employment Spectacular (Veteran Job Fair) in Waco, TX on June 26. Veterans and transitioning Service members are invited to meet with employers across multiple industries and learn more about .

Event details:
Red, White, and Blue Employment Spectacular (Veteran Job Fair)
June 26, 2024, 10 am – 2 pm (CST)
701 Clay Avenue
Waco, TX 76799

To register or learn more, visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=K6E1WSYBCEGFyBZ9jD_abkh8r9sldb1AnqqDgwxu1e9UQVJCMVRTVFkwU0hES0kxOE05STIzN0JENS4u&origin=QRCode