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Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)

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    VETS serve America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.

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    USERRA protects civilian job rights and benefits for veterans and members of the Active and Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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  • Veteran Unemployment Rate 3.7 Percent in January

    #JobsReport

    Veteran Unemployment Rate 3.7 Percent in January

  • HIRE Vets Medallion Program

    HIRE Vets Medallion Program

    The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act), is aimed at recognizing employer efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining our Nations veterans by means of a HIRE Vets Medallion Award.

  • Military Spouses in the Labor Market

    Military Spouses in the Labor Market

  • Licensing and Certification for Veterans: State Strategies for Successfully Removing Barriers. Employment and Training Administration Veterans' - Employment and Training Services - United States Department of Labor

    Licensing and Certification for Veterans

    State Strategies for Successfully Removing Barriers.

  • VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting

    VETS-4212
    Federal Contractor Reporting

    Federal contractors and subcontractors annually track and report the number of employees in their workforces who are protected veterans covered under VEVRAA.

  • Sam Shellenberger signing MOU

    We are proud to be part of the DOD Military Spouse Employment Partnership #MSEP2017

*** FRAUD NOTICE ***

The U.S. Department of Labor has been informed of the possible fraudulent use of the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) name and staff member names to initiate fraudulent purchase requests.

Please note that VETS does not perform procurement actions directly to vendors and is only authorized to request for quote in sourcing supplies or services. Unsolicited phone calls or other correspondence regarding procurement and/or purchase order requests from VETS should be reported to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at 202-693-6999 or 1-800-347-3756, or by filling out an online inquiry at https://www.oig.dol.gov/hotline.htm. This website provides additional information and links for reporting fraudulent activity.

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VETS NEWS & BLOG

Veteran Unemployment Rate 3.7 Percent in January

Feburary 1, 2019

#JobsReport — Veteran Unemployment Rate 3.7 Percent in January

U.S. Department of Labor Opens Application Period for HIRE Vets Program

January 31, 2019

U.S. Department of Labor Opens Application Period for HIRE Vets Program

USERRA FY17 Annual Report to Congress

August 9, 2018

USERRA Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report to Congress

Veteran Unemployment Rate 3.3 Percent in June.

July 10, 2018

DOL Announces Award of $47 Million In Training Grants to Help Homeless Veterans Re-Enter the Workforce

VETS Unveils Resource For Military Spouses

June 28, 2018

VETS Unveils Resource For Military Spouses

Executive Order: Enhancing Opportunity for Military Families

May 9, 2018

Executive Order: Enhancing Opportunity for Military Families

CEA Report: Military Spouses in the Labor Market

May 9, 2018

CEA Report: Military Spouses in the Labor Market

More VETS News & Blog Posts >>

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