Jobs For Veterans
JOBS FOR VETERANS IN PENNSYLVANIA
In Delaware County we uphold a Priority of Service for Veterans. The Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA), PL 107-288, signed into law on November 7, 2002, requires that there be priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses in any workforce preparation, development or delivery program or service directly funded in whole or part, by the US Department of Labor (38 U.S.C. 4215).
Jobs for Veterans State Grants
Bureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations
Norman Moore
[email protected]
This program funds Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) and Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) staff in PA CareerLink® offices. DVOPs work with veterans with significant barriers to employment, and LVERs work with employers to showcase qualified veterans for job openings.
Career Acceleration Program for Delaware County Veterans
EDSI
Brandon Clark
[email protected]
484-791-2904
The program is conducted by trained facilitators, many of whom are Veterans themselves. Curriculums are tailored to help transition participants from military to civilian life through industry-specific instruction and behavioral health support for those who need it. Veterans will receive assistance with job search, resume writing, employment portfolios, and interview preparation, with the primary goal of connecting them with employers who are ready to hire. Career Acceleration Program for Delaware County Veterans is a 5-week accelerated program with all training conducted virtually. It includes supportive services such as counseling or referrals, mindfulness to demonstrate how to detach from negative patterns and Job search preparation and placement.
Who is PA CareerLink Delaware County?
Our organization, PA CareerLink is a resource center for Delaware residents hunting for jobs and employers searching for talent. Our team comprises education, social work, and employment services professionals.
The experts in our team offer veteran job services like career coaching, resume writing, and skill development. Moreover, PA CareerLink’s career coaches assist unemployed veterans with job applications and interview coaching.
Likewise, PA CareerLink helps Delaware’s employers source and onboard qualified candidates. We provide this service to all employers, including small enterprises, large corporations, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies.
How Do We Assist Veterans?
Our resource center, PA CareerLink, mainly helps veterans transition from military service to civilian employment. We offer the service to veterans who are unemployed, homeless, underemployed, or disadvantaged in some way.
Our team supports veterans through our Career Acceleration Program for Delaware County Veterans, a five-week coaching program. Under this veteran job services program, our coaches impart veterans with all the skills they need to secure employment.
Specifically, we help hone the veterans’ job search strategies, interview preparation, and resume writing skills. In addition, we connect unemployed or underemployed veterans with local organizations hunting for top talents.
Potential Careers We Can Help With
PA CareerLink does not limit veterans to pursuing select careers. Rather, we help these former servicemen find careers that align with their passions and interests. Some of the professions that we’ve helped veterans explore include:
1. Law Enforcement
Many veterans we support find it easy to transition into law enforcement positions — they have the teamwork, discipline, and problem-solving skills needed to operate in the law enforcement sphere.
Given the advantage, we help the veterans work as criminal investigators, federal agents, and correction officers. Furthermore, we help veterans find jobs as federal agents, probation officers, or forensic technicians.
2. Education
The education sector is another leading employer of veterans using PA CareerLink’s veteran job services. The problem-solving skills, emphasis on discipline, and dedication to serving others align with the requirements of learning institutions.
For this reason, we help veterans search and apply for various roles in the education sector. The beneficiaries can get roles as classroom teachers, teaching assistants, educational counselors, school administrators, or vocational instructors.
3. Healthcare
The USA’s healthcare sector has a huge demand for healthcare workers all year round. For this reason, we help veterans take advantage of the high demand to keep working after quitting military service.
In the healthcare sector, veterans can work as medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, medical technicians, pharmacy technicians, surgical technicians, or healthcare administrators.
4. Project Management
Veterans have solid experience in project management. A majority have participated in executing military operations. As such, these former servicemen have solid strategic planning, leadership, and risk management skills.
Employers across sectors like defense contracting, construction, and logistics companies seek out veterans to manage their projects. Furthermore, engineering firms, retail companies, and non-profit organizations have plenty of jobs for veterans.
5. Computer Engineering
Computer engineering is another promising sector for veterans. While anyone can get a job in the computer engineering sector, those veterans with a background in information technology, electronics, communications, or cyber operations get the upper hand.
Aiding Veterans With Job Searching in Delaware County
Transitioning from military to civilian work isn’t an easy task for veterans. The former service members must adjust emotionally, develop new skills for the civilian job market, identify career openings, make applications, and attend interviews.
PA CareerLink Delaware County has been at the forefront of streamlining the tough transition. We offer career services like coaching, skills assessment, and resume writing to prepare veterans for the civilian job market.
Register for our veteran employment program to start your transition.