Career Resources

Four Block
This organization’s Career Readiness Program offers veterans skill development, career guidance, and a professional network. Four Block also has a team based in Washington, D.C.

Resume Engine – Generates a resume that translates your military experience into civilian language.

American Corporate Partners
ACP is a nonprofit offering national career counseling for veterans, aiming to help them avoid underemployment and build long-term careers.

Dominion Military Careers
The utility company provides resources like O*Net OnLine and Troops to Energy Jobs to help veterans transition to civilian careers and offers military-friendly benefits.

Hiring our Heroes – Provides networking and education opportunities, hiring events, and fellowship programs for veterans.

Military 2 Microsoft
Microsoft Military Affairs helps veterans access digital economy opportunities via career training, including the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy. This program trains for cloud development, cybersecurity, and database administration.

VA Hiring Programs and Incentives
Many government initiatives give preference to veterans for employment. The Office of Personnel Management also looks to expand opportunities to hire and retain veterans, transitioning military service members, and their families.

Troops to Teachers
This program helps service members and veterans become K-12 teachers in public, charter, and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools through counseling, referrals, and assistance with education, licensing, and placement.

Intel and Military Veterans
Technology giant Intel finds veterans’ strength of purpose, commitment to excellence, and dedication to teamwork a good fit for the company culture. The company seeks veterans for both its business and technology divisions.

Department of Veterans Affairs
The Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO) provides readiness assistance and outreach to former military personnel while working with employers to develop programs and strategies to hire veterans. For more information, read the VESO Fact Sheet.

Veteran Employment Project – Provides 60-minute master classes for job-seeking veterans

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment
The DVS Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment program provides veterans and eligible persons access to G.I. Bill-approved training, entrepreneurial institutions, V3-certified employers, and Virginia Colleges and Universities to help them reach their full potential.

  • Programs include:
  • GI Bill programs
  • Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program
  • Virginia Transition Assistance Program (VTAP)
  • Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) program