During his second inauguration, President Abraham Lincoln said “To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.” Helping returning veterans has long been a part of our country’s heritage.
Veterans Day and Vocational Rehabilitation
On November 11, we celebrate and honor the veterans who have served in the U.S. military. The date commemorates the end of World War I on 11/11/1918. Vocational Rehabilitation was born in response to the end of World War I to help veterans with disabilities get training for and find good jobs.
About the image above: Poster contest winner for 2021 Veterans Day Remembrance
Veteran Readiness and Employment
The tradition continues with the Veteran Readiness and Employment program through the department of Veterans Affairs.
The program helps veterans with:
- Reemployment at their pre-service workplace at their pre-service workplace
- Accelerated job matching using their existing skills
- Starting a business
- Professional training in a different field
- Independent living programs for veterans who need time to transition back into civilian work
Honoring Veteran Service with Employment Resources
Along with the services and training above, there are many programs and organizations with the purpose of helping veterans find and keep jobs: