FAQs About Veteran Career Resources

Veterans can use Military Skills Translators, such as those on:

O*NET Online

Military.com

My Next Move for Veterans

These tools match military job codes (MOS, AFSC, or NEC) with civilian careers.

Veterans are in high demand in:

Cybersecurity & IT (DOD contractors, private firms)

Healthcare (VA hospitals, private medical facilities)

Law Enforcement & Security (FBI, Homeland Security, private security firms)

Logistics & Supply Chain (Amazon, UPS, FedEx)

Skilled Trades (Construction, HVAC, plumbing)

Onward to Opportunity (O2O) – Certifications in business, IT, and project management

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) – IT & cybersecurity training

Apprenticeship.gov – Paid apprenticeships in various trades

SkillBridge – Transition training with civilian employers

Veterans can:

Use Hire Heroes USA for free resume assistance

Highlight transferable military skills (leadership, teamwork, discipline)

Avoid military jargon—translate experience into civilian terms

Yes, options include:

GI Bill (Covers education & training)

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) (Career counseling & job training)

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (Job training & support)

Join LinkedIn veteran groups

Attend veteran-specific job fairs (RecruitMilitary, Hiring Our Heroes)

Enroll in mentorship programs like American Corporate Partners (ACP)

Boots to Business (B2B) – Free business training for veterans

Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) – Helps secure government contracts

SBA’s Veterans Advantage Loan Program – Offers financial support

Some top veteran-friendly employers include:

Amazon

Booz Allen Hamilton

Lockheed Martin

Raytheon Technologies

Verizon

Transition Assistance Program (TAP) – Employment & financial planning

Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) – Helps veterans find meaningful work

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) – Provides career counseling & training