Veterans
Welcome to Northwest Michigan Works for Veterans!
Your access to virtual help with job search: work with us via skype, email, phone, or instant message.
We’re committed to helping veterans achieve success in civilian employment. We can help you to:
- Describe the skills you learned in the military so employers notice
- Identify a job target that works for your skills
- Get new training if needed
- Create a great résumé
- Ace the interview
- Use your military career as an advantage in your job search
- Identify veteran-friendly employers
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Other help as needed
Contact us – our professional staff can work with you in person at our service center or over email. There is no charge for our services.
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Have you heard about our
Jobs for Vets Hiring Event?
Watch this site for information about future events.
Check out these great sites for Veterans
Benefits Information
The Michigan Department of Military & Veterans Affairs lists links to family assistance, services to help with jobs, federal benefits, financial assistance, health benefits, and education and training.
Education (GI Bill)
Everything you need to know about accessing the GI Bill benefit.
The Facebook page for the Michigan Veterans Services Division. If you're on Facebook, this is a good page to Like. Get updates on programs and services, learn about current events, and connect with other Michigan Vets.
Michigan Veterans
A space on Pure Michigan Talent Connect that is dedicated solely to veterans. Links to special services, programs, and tools designed for you.
Veterans Employment Center
The Veterans Employment Center from the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a Veterans job bank, military skills translator, and a resume builder. It also links to training resources, educational opportunities, and disability information.
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
Specialized help for veterans with service-connected disabilities in finding employment.
Military Transcripts and Records
National Archives, Records and Training
Official repository for military service records.
Job Opportunities
Federal Jobs
Access to thousands of job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
State Jobs
The State of Michigan's application process provided through the Michigan Civil Service Commission.
My Next Move for Vets
Includes a Skills Translator for military to civilian occupational codes.
Registered Apprenticeships for Veterans
The US Department of Labor offers a specialized apprenticeship program for veterans, with financial incentives for both the employer and the vet.
Feds Hire Vets
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Veteran's Employment Site
Training Opportunities
GI Bill Information
Find out about the benefits and limitations of the post-9/11 GI Bill, (a VA-run website).
Military Grants and Scholarships
You may be able to get money for college or career school for your or your family member’s military service, (Federal Student Aid)
Veterans Scholarships and Grants
The Department of Defense helps veterans pay for college and higher education through a series of scholarships and grants based on the desired course of study.
