Posted on Jun 3, 2020
VetXL: Hiring Together – live Q&A with VA and partners now hiring Veterans and Spouses. What are your questions?
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The Department of Veterans Affairs and our hiring partners at Amazon, ACP, Blue Star Families, LinkedIn, USAA, Walgreens, & Walmart will be here on June 16th at 3PM EST to answer hiring questions for Veterans and spouses. You can ask questions to the following people:
SMSgt Julieann Torres, Healthcare Recruitment Consultant - VHA Workforce Recruitment
TSgt Renetta Bradford, Manager at Veteran/Military Spouse Employment Program (VEMSEP)
Timothy Johnston, Supervisor, VBA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
The Honorable Cheryl Mason, VA, Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
CPO (Join to see), Senior Program Manager, Global Military Affairs at Amazon
PO1 Nicholas Curry, Senior Program Manager, AWS Military Programs at Amazon
Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO and President at Blue Star Families
COL Brynt Parmeter, Senior Director Military Programs at Walmart
Maj James Wood, VP Federal Programs at Walgreens
Maj Michael Kelly, VP Military Advocacy at USAA
Cpl Tim Cochrane, SVP, Business Development at American Corporate Partners
CPT Sarah Roberts, Head of Military and Veterans Programs at LinkedIn
Learn more about each organization;
VA Careers-
https://rly.pt/VACareers
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an unwavering commitment to support our Veterans, and that includes helping them build rewarding careers within our health care system. VA gives Veterans—particularly those with disabilities—hiring preference for any available positions. We value the special skills and unique perspectives Veterans bring to the table. And we understand that by sharing your experiences, you can continue a life of service, helping other Veterans heal and cope with being back home.
At VA, we also recognize that military spouses are educated, qualified and ready to serve the nation’s Veterans and their families. That is why VA partners with the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) program to help recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in meaningful careers at VA. If you’re a military spouse looking for employment, consider working at VA. We offer competitive pay, premium-support group health insurance and remote work options. You can even earn up to $4,000 in tuition to pursue licensing in targeted fields through the My Career Advancement Account scholarship.
For more details on VA employment opportunities for Veterans and military spouses, visit: https://rly.pt/VACareers
Services for Veterans and Transitioning Servicemembers-
If you are a Veteran or transitioning Servicemember with a service-connected disability (of 10% or more) seeking career opportunities; the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (VR&E) program (sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program) helps prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable careers.
Apply online at:
https://rly.pt/VocRehab
Fill out VA form 28-1900 “Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation”
You can find the form at: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-28-1900-are.pdf
Mail the form to your closest VA Regional Office.
Services for Employers
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), employs over 70 Employment Coordinators (EC) nationwide. ECs are here to partner with businesses in addressing their needs, We can assist in providing your company with motivated, well skilled work force, and also assist our nations Veterans in the process. If you are a business with recruitment needs please contact VR&E, Employment Services [login to see] .
Amazon-
https://rly.pt/Amazon
The Global Military Affairs team is focused on hiring, developing, and retaining the best and the brightest military talent available for positions within Amazon through various programs and initiatives. We seek to be the earth’s most military friendly company by also improving the lives of veterans, their families, and our communities through innovative solutions.
Military Spouse Programs at Amazon-
Amazon values the diversity in demographics and skills that military spouses bring to the workforce. The Military Spouse Program Manager is building internal programs to educate hiring managers, develop internal processes to allow for seamless PCSing, and external programs to connect Military Spouses to career at Amazon.
Blue Star Families-
https://rly.pt/BSF
BSF's Spouseforce program is a free career portal designed by military spouses to help military spouses in their career journey. We connect military spouses to training, mentoring and career opportunities through a variety of partnerships. To date, we've delivered over $55M in economic impact to our communities through this effort. Interested military spouses can begin their career journey with Blue Star Families by completing the simple 3-step process at our Spouseforce portal: https://rly.pt/spouseforce
Walmart-
https://rly.pt/Walmart
Walgreens-
https://rly.pt/Walgreens
USAA-
https://rly.pt/USAA
American Corporate Partners-
https://rly.pt/ACP
Nationwide nonprofit ACP (acp-usa.org) connects post-9/11 veterans with mentors at 80+ top-tier companies like Coca-Cola, Deloitte, IBM, Major League Baseball, Raytheon and Wells Fargo for one-on-one, customized, free yearlong mentorships. Whether you're new to the private sector, looking for advice about how to make a career change or feel stagnant in your current role, a mentor can help you find and maintain meaningful employment. In 2019, nearly 2,000 veterans found a new job with their ACP mentor’s assistance. Since 2008, more than 17,000 service members and veterans have already completed their yearlong mentorship with ACP, and 98% would recommend the program to fellow veterans. To start your mentorship, visit http://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring and complete a Protégé application today, as mentorship openings are limited.
LinkedIn-
https://rly.pt/LIpremium
https://rly.pt/LImilitary
DOL-
DOL VETS: http://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets and http://www.veterans.gov
DOL resources to help workers and employers: http://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
Unemployment Compensation FAQs: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/unemployment-benefits-for-student-veterans-fact-sheet.pdf
HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program: http://www.HIREVets.gov
SMSgt Julieann Torres, Healthcare Recruitment Consultant - VHA Workforce Recruitment
TSgt Renetta Bradford, Manager at Veteran/Military Spouse Employment Program (VEMSEP)
Timothy Johnston, Supervisor, VBA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
The Honorable Cheryl Mason, VA, Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
CPO (Join to see), Senior Program Manager, Global Military Affairs at Amazon
PO1 Nicholas Curry, Senior Program Manager, AWS Military Programs at Amazon
Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO and President at Blue Star Families
COL Brynt Parmeter, Senior Director Military Programs at Walmart
Maj James Wood, VP Federal Programs at Walgreens
Maj Michael Kelly, VP Military Advocacy at USAA
Cpl Tim Cochrane, SVP, Business Development at American Corporate Partners
CPT Sarah Roberts, Head of Military and Veterans Programs at LinkedIn
Learn more about each organization;
VA Careers-
https://rly.pt/VACareers
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an unwavering commitment to support our Veterans, and that includes helping them build rewarding careers within our health care system. VA gives Veterans—particularly those with disabilities—hiring preference for any available positions. We value the special skills and unique perspectives Veterans bring to the table. And we understand that by sharing your experiences, you can continue a life of service, helping other Veterans heal and cope with being back home.
At VA, we also recognize that military spouses are educated, qualified and ready to serve the nation’s Veterans and their families. That is why VA partners with the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) program to help recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in meaningful careers at VA. If you’re a military spouse looking for employment, consider working at VA. We offer competitive pay, premium-support group health insurance and remote work options. You can even earn up to $4,000 in tuition to pursue licensing in targeted fields through the My Career Advancement Account scholarship.
For more details on VA employment opportunities for Veterans and military spouses, visit: https://rly.pt/VACareers
Services for Veterans and Transitioning Servicemembers-
If you are a Veteran or transitioning Servicemember with a service-connected disability (of 10% or more) seeking career opportunities; the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (VR&E) program (sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program) helps prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable careers.
Apply online at:
https://rly.pt/VocRehab
Fill out VA form 28-1900 “Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation”
You can find the form at: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-28-1900-are.pdf
Mail the form to your closest VA Regional Office.
Services for Employers
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), employs over 70 Employment Coordinators (EC) nationwide. ECs are here to partner with businesses in addressing their needs, We can assist in providing your company with motivated, well skilled work force, and also assist our nations Veterans in the process. If you are a business with recruitment needs please contact VR&E, Employment Services [login to see] .
Amazon-
https://rly.pt/Amazon
The Global Military Affairs team is focused on hiring, developing, and retaining the best and the brightest military talent available for positions within Amazon through various programs and initiatives. We seek to be the earth’s most military friendly company by also improving the lives of veterans, their families, and our communities through innovative solutions.
Military Spouse Programs at Amazon-
Amazon values the diversity in demographics and skills that military spouses bring to the workforce. The Military Spouse Program Manager is building internal programs to educate hiring managers, develop internal processes to allow for seamless PCSing, and external programs to connect Military Spouses to career at Amazon.
Blue Star Families-
https://rly.pt/BSF
BSF's Spouseforce program is a free career portal designed by military spouses to help military spouses in their career journey. We connect military spouses to training, mentoring and career opportunities through a variety of partnerships. To date, we've delivered over $55M in economic impact to our communities through this effort. Interested military spouses can begin their career journey with Blue Star Families by completing the simple 3-step process at our Spouseforce portal: https://rly.pt/spouseforce
Walmart-
https://rly.pt/Walmart
Walgreens-
https://rly.pt/Walgreens
USAA-
https://rly.pt/USAA
American Corporate Partners-
https://rly.pt/ACP
Nationwide nonprofit ACP (acp-usa.org) connects post-9/11 veterans with mentors at 80+ top-tier companies like Coca-Cola, Deloitte, IBM, Major League Baseball, Raytheon and Wells Fargo for one-on-one, customized, free yearlong mentorships. Whether you're new to the private sector, looking for advice about how to make a career change or feel stagnant in your current role, a mentor can help you find and maintain meaningful employment. In 2019, nearly 2,000 veterans found a new job with their ACP mentor’s assistance. Since 2008, more than 17,000 service members and veterans have already completed their yearlong mentorship with ACP, and 98% would recommend the program to fellow veterans. To start your mentorship, visit http://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring and complete a Protégé application today, as mentorship openings are limited.
LinkedIn-
https://rly.pt/LIpremium
https://rly.pt/LImilitary
DOL-
DOL VETS: http://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets and http://www.veterans.gov
DOL resources to help workers and employers: http://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
Unemployment Compensation FAQs: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/unemployment-benefits-for-student-veterans-fact-sheet.pdf
HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program: http://www.HIREVets.gov
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I am a former Army supply clerk for 4 years in as well as a teacher for the last 16 years. I need to be employed ASAP because I've been out of work since June and need a job. Someone PLEASE help me. Thank you.
MSG Darren Sherrard
Please visit vacareers.va.gov to explore the many available positions at VA.
PO1 Nicholas Curry
Check out our Amazon Military Webinars that highlight all our open roles: amazonmilitarywebinarseries.splashthat.com
Hi I’ve applied 19 times in the last 3 yrs but have not gotten a job. What can I do to increase my chances. I need to work with my vets. I understand them.
MSG Darren Sherrard
Don't give up. Sometimes people apply to hundreds of positions before getting hired. Contacting a VA recruiter may speed the job application process and help you get an interview. To find a recruiter, go to vacareers.va.gov/VARecruiter.
Are they offering any internship, fellowship through the VA hospital for Healthcare Administration???
MSG Darren Sherrard
VA offers one of the most comprehensive education support programs in the nation. See what's available at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EducationSupport/#supportpaths.
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Multiple times I have applied to positions at my local VA in Leeds MA. From Counselor. material handler, custodian, laborer, food service worker.
Every time, EVERY TIME I get an email that states: (sorry for the formatting and length this is a direct copy and paste)
Dear Daniel (redacted)
This refers to the application you recently submitted to this office for the position below:
Position Title: Material Handler
Pay Plan/Series/Grade: WG-6907-5
Hiring Office: Northampton VA Medical Center
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Based on the application package you submitted and/or the answers provided on the occupational questionnaire you were found: TP - 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S Armed Forces
Ineligible for the following position or positions:
WG-6907-5; You were rated ineligible for this position because your application does not indicate that you possess the required trade skills for this position.
You will receive notification of your referral status if you were found eligible and your application is forwarded to the selecting official. If you were found ineligible this is your final notice regarding this vacancy announcement for this position, series/grade and location.
If you have questions regarding this notice please contact Human Resources Staffing and Recruitment at [login to see] or [login to see] X2955.
PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL MESSAGE. IT IS AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs."
Are you kidding me?? Veteran, BA degree,15 years experience in material handling NO CRIMINAL RECORD. I reply to this email AND IT DOESN'T ACCEPT EMAILS!
That facility is riddled with cronyism and i am assuming gross incompetence.
I know a person who was a shoe in to the VA as a counselor who never served, no college, and no experience for the past 7 years.
The difference? His father has connections there.
Not sure what to accomplish with this, but it needs to be told and heard. The amount of pain from my time in the Navy and the constant disappointment of the VA is sickening.
Every time, EVERY TIME I get an email that states: (sorry for the formatting and length this is a direct copy and paste)
Dear Daniel (redacted)
This refers to the application you recently submitted to this office for the position below:
Position Title: Material Handler
Pay Plan/Series/Grade: WG-6907-5
Hiring Office: Northampton VA Medical Center
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Based on the application package you submitted and/or the answers provided on the occupational questionnaire you were found: TP - 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S Armed Forces
Ineligible for the following position or positions:
WG-6907-5; You were rated ineligible for this position because your application does not indicate that you possess the required trade skills for this position.
You will receive notification of your referral status if you were found eligible and your application is forwarded to the selecting official. If you were found ineligible this is your final notice regarding this vacancy announcement for this position, series/grade and location.
If you have questions regarding this notice please contact Human Resources Staffing and Recruitment at [login to see] or [login to see] X2955.
PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL MESSAGE. IT IS AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs."
Are you kidding me?? Veteran, BA degree,15 years experience in material handling NO CRIMINAL RECORD. I reply to this email AND IT DOESN'T ACCEPT EMAILS!
That facility is riddled with cronyism and i am assuming gross incompetence.
I know a person who was a shoe in to the VA as a counselor who never served, no college, and no experience for the past 7 years.
The difference? His father has connections there.
Not sure what to accomplish with this, but it needs to be told and heard. The amount of pain from my time in the Navy and the constant disappointment of the VA is sickening.
I am retired and was Chief Finance Officer for a company I was part owner and later sold and retired. At my age, 72, I would like get back in the work force and is my age going to make it difficult? And would part time be a hindrance ?
MSG Darren Sherrard
VA offers part-time, as well as full-time positions for qualified applicants of all ages. Check out career opportunities with VA at vacareers.va.gov.
I've been out for 7 years. Being a disabled Vet, it's very hard to find or hold a job. Sometimes I feel like I'm not the right kind of Veteran. 2 wars and Honorable maybe isn't enough.
Why is it so hard to get hired by the VA? I applied for a position and I received the reply that I did not qualified but yet as a navy corpsman I have plenty of experience. I called the number provided and NEVER received a call back.
MSG Darren Sherrard
Competition, many vets applying for the same positions. Former military corpsmen and medics have the skills and training needed by civilian intermediate care technicians (ICTs). Explore available ICT positions at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Careers/IntermediateCare.
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PO1 Guillermina Lorenzoni
MSG Darren Sherrard - I understand the competition but when I obviously have experience in the position I applied for, and I received an email stating that I don’t have enough experience that tells me my resume was not even looked at. I’m a retired navy corpsman I have plenty of experience, 20 years of experience. So I’m still waiting from a response from someone that works at the VA to clarify how they came up to the conclusion I don’t have enough experience.
Greetings and thank you all for this opportunity to ask questions. I have recently taken a position with a Veterans Services Office at a university. I will be their Program Coordinator overseeing professional development. This is a new position for the VSO and I'm just trying to make contacts and gather information. One of my responsibilities will be to help the military-affiliated students find internships and possible job opportunities. Do your companies have a particular individual in your offices I could communicate with to discuss such opportunities? Also, do you have any staff members who give talks or workshops to universities? Thank you. (just so you know my former husband is a veteran and my two sons are veterans)
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