How much do all those active duty benefits come to? What do you need to expect when leaving the military? This article will help you prepare.

Veterans & Athletes United (VAU) is an all-volunteer Veterans 501c3 non-profit organization. VAU is founded by combat veterans with disabilities and run by Veterans and caring professionals.

In November 2016 Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the launch of Cyber Vets Virginia, a new initiative to provide veterans with access to cyber security training and skill development in Virginia. 

Navigating the journey into federal service can be difficult. Many veterans look to federal service after military separation or retirement due to the similar nature of the work. Most veterans have the skills needed for federal employment, however many get frustrated with the application process.

This fact sheet provides a basic overview of reasonable accommodations in the workplace and includes examples,practicess, and resources for more informatoin. 

As a military spouse, you’re qualified, educated and ready to serve. 

Veterans Education and Training

The Homegrown by Heroes program provides assistance with land, equipment, and training. 

The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Wounded Veterans Internship Program was launched in September 2006 with the support of the Federal Highway Administration.  The program is an initiative to assist veterans with the transition from military to full-time civilian employment.

Recognizing that transition from military service is not complete on the date of your discharge, the Virginia Transition Assistance Program (VTAP) is designed to provide transition resources and assistance to Veterans who now call Virginia home. 

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program was created by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Department of Veteran Services to help employers understand, design, and implement nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining Veterans. Learn more about the program by reading this article.

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program is authorized by Congress under Title 38, United States Code, Chapter 31. The VR&E program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment handicap and Servicemembers who are in the process of transitioning from military to civilian employment prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. 

You have the right to be reemployed in your civilian job if you leave that job to perform service in the uniformed service. This fact sheet explains your rights.