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100,000 Jobs Mission Job site for veterans - JPMorgan Chase and a number of leading U.S. companies launched the 100,000 Jobs Mission in March 2011 with a goal of hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020.

7-Eleven Offers Franchise Opportunities 7-Eleven, Inc. wants to make it a little easier for veterans to reach the American dream of owning one's own business. Qualified veterans who become first-time 7-Eleven franchisees will receive a 10-percent discount on the initial franchise fee for the first 7-Eleven store they franchise. This discount can range from $1,000 up to approximately $35,000, depending on the store. For more information, visit the 7-Eleven website or call 1-800-782-0711.

America's Heroes at Work A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) project that addresses the employment challenges of returning service members living with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Designed for employers and the workforce development system, this Web site is your link to information and tools to help returning service members affected by TBI and/or PTSD succeed in the workplace - particularly service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

American Corporate Partners American Corporate Partners is a nationwide mentoring program dedicated to helping veterans transition from the armed services to private enterprise through career counseling and networking with professionals from some of American's finest corporations.

Army National Guard Apprenticeship Program The Army National Guard Apprenticeship Program Initiative is an "earn while you learn" experience whereby Soldiers learn new concepts and skills and also obtain national certification in one of over 100 trades while earning wages.

Army One Source The Army OneSource online portal provides easy access to many services for families living far outside garrison borders. The AOS portal features articles, videos and resources in categories such as: programs and services, health care, housing, education, careers, and travel.

Career One Stop - Military Spouse Resources Comprehensive resources that provide support, information and referrals for Military spouses seeking portable careers and employment opportunities.

CareerOneStop - Service Members The Key To Career Success campaign at Career One Stop connects veterans and transitioning service members with high quality career planning, training, and job search resources.

Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) The Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) has designed this resource to help ease the stress that comes with transitioning from the military service into civilian life. The topics include information on Veterans’ Preference, veteran hiring authorities, veterans programs, and applying for federal jobs. Each section gives you key information to help prepare you for your next career.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR - National Organization) (800) 336-4590

The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflict through mediation. Their vision is to develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees.

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Training in entrepreneurship and business management to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines disabled as a result of their service to their country.

Farmer Veteran Coalition The Farmer-Veteran Coalition, a project of Community Partners, seeks to help our returning veterans find employment, training, and places to heal on America’s farms. At the same time the Coalition hopes that some of these young men and women may help address our country’s critical need for more good, hard-working people entering the field of agriculture.

Federal On-the-Job Training The VA VR&E program offers a Federal On-the-Job Training program to help vets land government jobs. The Federal OJT program offers veterans immediate income and benefits as a Federal employee, the chance to learn skills in a practical setting that meet the Federal Agency's specifications, a starting salary, which is supplemented by VA subsistence allowance, and Permanent employment following successful completion of the OJT program.

Federal Resume Online Database More than 150 federal resume, resumix, electronic resume and KSA samples and templates for writing your federal resume. (username: fleetandfamily password: getajob)

Feds Hire Vets Feds Hire Vets is the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Government-wide Veterans Employment Website and is a critical component of the Federal Government’s strategy for the recruitment and employment of Veterans. In partnership with the Departments of Defense, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and other Federal agencies, our vision is that this Website will be the preeminent source for Federal employment information for our Veterans, transitioning service members, their families, Federal HR professionals and hiring managers.

G.I. Go Fund The G.I. Go Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on assisting our veterans transition from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan back to civilian life. G.I. Go also assists veterans of previous generations and provides recognition and gratitude to all our nation’s heroes.

GallantFew GallantFew, Inc. helps our returning heroes transition successfully from military service to civilian life. GallantFew provides a social network, professional development, emotional support and physical assistance.

H2H Jobs - Hero to Hired Job search site with tools for veterans - particularly focused on Guard/Reserve. Skills translator, hiring events, assessment results, job postings and more. Funded and sponsored by the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Helmets to Hardhats Helmets to Hardhats is a national program that connects National Guard, Reserve and transitioning active-duty military members with quality career training and employment opportunities within the construction industry.

Hero Health Hire Magellan Health Services is proud to have launched the Hero Health Hire initiative to serve as a catalyst for bringing together Wounded Warriors seeking meaningful, sustainable employment and health care organizations committed to hiring them and supporting their transition into the workforce.

Hire A Hero Our mission is to serve the greater military community by providing an internationally accessible online community that creates opportunities for returning veterans. Hire A Hero provides access to meaningful employment and connects veterans to mentors (those who are currently employed but formerly in the military).

Hire Heroes USA Hire Heroes USA’s (HHUSA) mission is to offer transition assistance, job search assistance, and job placement services to those who have honorably served in the US military – and to their spouses – in order to reduce veteran unemployment. HHUSA prioritizes veterans statistically most likely to be unemployed: veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and veterans that are wounded or disabled. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HHUSA’s services are provided at no cost to the veteran.

Indeed Jobs Very user friendly site which lists government contractors, federal positions, and specific companies.

Job Core Transitioning from the military and starting a new career can be challenging. Job Corps can help. At Job Corps, veterans can train for a new and rewarding career alongside other veterans. After training, our staff will work with veterans to find a job for up to 21 months.

Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans A nationally based online job board. Disabled veterans can post their resumes for free, and employers may also post open jobs.

Milicruit Veteran recruitment site that offers virtual job fairs.

Military & Veteran Career Center Military.com and Monster bring you "The Largest Veteran Job Board in the World".

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) MSCCN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as an employment referral and job placement solution for military spouses, war wounded, and caregivers of war wounded via an Internet gateway and a team of geographically diverse military spouses and veterans. MSCCN specializes in vocational training, volunteer and employment workshops, and job search seminars at no cost to military installations and military-affiliated applicants.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership Job Board Find the job that's right for you.

Military to Medicine Military to Medicine® offers state-of-the-art career preparation and assessment, to help you start a career in healthcare that can move with you. Whether you have a medical background or are looking for a new career and need training, we have a pathway for you. For those who already have healthcare experience, Military to Medicine will provide access to a network of healthcare employers across the nation. With the training opportunities and talent exchange made possible by Military to Medicine, developing and growing a career in healthcare is more accessible than ever before.

MilitaryConnection.com Government jobs, up-to-date information on military schools, federal jobs, as well as military loans and detailed information on military pay charts. Our online directories of resources and information feature vital information on military education and benefits including the GI Bill, employment opportunities, the latest military job postings, pay charts and salary calculators.

NJ Department of Labor One-Stop Career Centers (link for Veterans)

O*Net Resource Center O*Net is an occupation specific description database.

Recruit Military RecruitMilitary is the top full-service military-to-civilian recruiting firm in the United States. We use online and offline products to connect employers, franchisors, and educational institutions with men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work experience, members of the National Guard and reserve forces, and military spouses. We serve veterans of all ranks, rates, and branches of the armed forces, and our services are free to all men and women who have a military background.

Resumes Right Away Resume assistance, job search tools, and information for military members and spouses

Salute - Syracuse University Veterans' Resource Center Technology Program for Veterans Sponsored by Syracuse University and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Through its groundbreaking collaboration with JPMorgan Chase & Co., Syracuse University will now offer a Technology Program exclusively for veterans to prepare them for technology careers. All military who have served on active duty going back to 9/11/01 will be eligible to apply for the free program. It will be delivered online, so students can complete the coursework from any location.

Soldier On Our work begins with getting homeless veterans off the streets. Our mission at Solider On is to offer a continuum of care that includes immediate and long-term housing, treatment and recovery for addiction, food, and clothing, as well as medical, counseling and job-related services.

Spring-Green Veteran Franchise Military Assistance Program As a former Naval officer and CEO of Spring-Green Lawn Care, Tom Hofer understands the importance of one’s military experience…the discipline to follow a proven formula for performance, willingness to work hard and a strong belief in core values. Spring-Green offers military veterans up to $15,000 as a grant towards their lawn care business start-up costs.

State of NJ Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development Job postings, job fair listings, job search assistance -- many, many resources for jobhunters in NJ.

Tip of the Arrow Foundation The Tip of the Arrow Foundation is a volunteer organization staffed by highly experienced career counselors. Our aim is to help you transition to civilian work life successfully. We know this may be a difficult mission for you, especially in the current economic environment. So it is our intent to provide the guidance, motivation, and encouragement to do whatever is necessary in preparing for and winning a good job. And expect us to provide helpful, honest, constructive feedback.

TurboTAP.org (Transition Assistance Program) Your connection to money, benefits, jobs. The DoD Transition Assistance Program was developed to assist in the transitioning of military personnel and family members leaving the service.

U.S. Vets U.S.VETS provides comprehensive services to the veterans we serve, including case management, employment assistance, job placement, counseling, as well as drug and alcohol free housing. At our facilities veterans progress through a seamless continuum of services designed to help them increase their level of responsibility and prepare them to live independently in the community.

USAJOBS The Federal Government has a long and outstanding record of employing veterans. There are laws providing Veterans' preference and special appointing authorities for veterans, as well as the fact that agencies recognize that hiring veterans is just good business. Federal service provides a means for veterans to continue their noble service to this country.

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Veterans Across America (VAA) Veterans Across America is a non-profit organization dedicated to working on behalf of America's veterans, and to creating an employment demand for them among a broad network of leaders of American business and other organizations and institutions.

Veterans Job Bank The Veterans Job Bank provides a central resource that allows Veterans to access jobs available specifically for them. Enter keywords, your MOS/MOC and/or location to start your job search.

Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS) The mission statement for VETS is to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.

VetJobs VetJobs averages more job postings than any other military or intelligence related job board! The Employment Assistance section has guidance on how to organize a job search, write a resume, interview and identify your next employer. VetJobs is for ALL uniformed personnel, enlisted and officer, who has served in one of the military branches of the United States. VetJobs also assists the family members of anyone who had served in the military.

Virtual Training Systems (VTS) VTS provides free online job skills training and job placement assistance to veterans, military families, and individuals with disabilities and other economic disadvantages for at-home employment opportunities.

VR&E Vet Success Program The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess Program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For Veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible.

Warrior Gateway.org The Warrior Gateway Program has been designed to promote easier reintegration into home communities. It establishes a single capability that serves as a trusted and reliable resource for the military community to quickly locate service organizations that satisfy their needs, identify academic programs they are interested in and easily find employers seeking their valuable skills, while enabling improvements in the service provider sector through metrics and collaboration.

Warriors To Work Wounded Warrior Project’s Warriors to Work program assists warriors with the transition back into the civilian workforce. This free program offers a complete package of employment-assistance services, including resume assistance, interviewing skills, job training, networking and job placement assistance.

Work Vessels For Veterans The mission of Work Vessels for Veterans is to provide veterans with the necessary tools to embark upon their civilian careers or educational pursuits