Minnesota

We want to help you find a job. The first step you need to take to get started is to call or e-mail your local Director for Veterans' Employment and Training (DVET). This DVET will arrange for assistance to help you, the transitioning service member or veteran, successfully transition to a rewarding career.

Minnesota Resources^*

	CURRENT EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshops for Returning National Guard and Military Reservist. Workshops are scheduled monthly and currently alternate between Ft Snelling in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area and Camp Ripley which is in Northern Minnesota. As the program continues to grow additional workshop sites will be identified. For further information contact: Harry Farris, (218)681-0909 Reintegration and Transition Assistance Briefings for all returning National Guard and Military Reservist. These briefings highlight job-search assistance and tools for veterans and spouses, specialized training and job placement. After the briefings, State veteran staff set up an information booth and work one-on-one with veterans and spouses to determine what services they need and begin the registration process. For further information, contact Harry Farris, (218)681-0909 New Legislation Waives the Road Test for Veterans - military veterans have one less barrier to securing civilian employment in Minnesota. The bill relates to the acquisition of a Minnesota driver’s license by recently released U.S. military personnel. [More]

State Employment Services — You can access job openings in the state of Minnesota from this Web site. (If you are interested in employment in more than one state, select additional states from the previous page.)

File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits — You may be eligible to collect unemployment benefits while you are searching for a job. This Web site provides information about filing for unemployment benefits in the state of Minnesota.

State Veteran Employment Services — This site provides information about employment services and programs that are specific to transitioning service members and veterans in the state of Minnesota.

Minnesota State Government Jobs — This site provides access to employment opportunities with the state of Minnesota.

* Although some of the state web sites are ".com" sites, they contain state resources and information for the respective state.

National Resources

VetSuccess.gov — This site offers information about the services that the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides to veterans with service-connected disabilities, including information about vocational counseling and special rehabilitation available to active duty service members and veterans who have recently separated from active duty.

Transition Assistance Service Programs — This site, provided by the Disabled American Veterans, offers information on programs and counseling for transitioning service members, veterans, and their families, including benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and other government agencies for which they may be eligible. Other Veteran Service Organizations offer assistance in a variety of areas and may also be useful to transitioning service members, veterans, and their family members.

Military Homefront — This Department of Defense site offers information on the support services available from the military and other government programs specifically designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers.

EARN — This site provides information from the Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN), which is a service offered by the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy that connects employers looking for quality employees, with skilled job candidates. EARN can help you connect with the employers in your area by linking you with a local employment service provider in its network.

DisabilityInfo.gov — This site provides information pertaining to persons with disabilities and offers special sections for veterans.

Seamless Transition — This site provides information on benefits and services available specifically to returning service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

GI Bill —This site provides information on education benefits.

elaws Veterans' Issues — This site has interactive Advisors that provide information on workplace rights and preferences for veterans, reservists, and National Guard members.

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