Statewide and Nationwide
Veteran Transition Assistance Programs
Programs that provide guidance and information regarding benefits, services, and outplacement assistance for active duty separtees and retirees and their family members returning to civilian life with the objective of making the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. Services may include benefits counseling, employment search, and placement assistance, relocation services, financial planning assistance, eligibility information regarding medical and dental insurance coverage and other forms of assistance to facilitate adjustment to civilian life. Special employment transition assistance includes certification of job skills and experience; information about applying active duty job skills and experience to private-sector employment; information about geographic areas of relocation including the labor market and cost of living; identification and location of employment and training opportunities; instruction in resume preparation, job analysis, and interview techniques; and information about loans and grants to facilitate the acquisition of employment. Also included are programs that help National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated for deployment resolve issues pertaining to duty requirements and employment benefits.
Veteran Transition Assistance Platform
Above and Beyond
Drive for Hope
Business and Franchise Coaching
The Service Platoon Program
Fresh Start Program
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Transition Program
Veterans Services
Programs for Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who, by length and type of services, honorable discharge or release or degree of disability, qualify for the benefits and privileges that are provided by law for ex-servicemen and women.