Veterans Readiness & Employment Program (VR&E) is a program to support veterans finding and holding fulfilling careers. If you have been a service member and are living with a service-related disability, VR&E may be able to help with:
Get more information, check your eligibility, and apply for benefits here!
The employment team at Pathways Vermont can provide free and high quality help finding a job. They offer a one-on-one approach that explores your likes, needs, and barriers towards employment. Pathways values your dreams and preferences and can help you with:
If you are interested or are not sure if you qualify, please reach out to [email protected] to learn more.
Sometimes the road to a new career or education program is a long one – and that’s ok. If you are over the age of 16, Adult Education and Literacy providers throughout the state offer free help with:
Get in touch with a center near you:
Getting help finding a job is just one of the services at Pathway’s Community Center in Burlington’s Old North End. Work one-on-one with welcoming professionals and find community no matter what hurdles you’re facing in life. Find out what’s going on this week at the Community Center here.
Are you looking to find connection, clarity, and purpose in your life? Check out the programs offered by Mercy Connections. They offer a range of workshops to help Vermonters lead fulfilling and independent lives. Classes can help you build leadership skills, writing skills, or even prepare you for your American Citizenship Test.
Get free, one-on-one support or classes to prepare for the GED exam by reaching out to any of these Adult Education and Literacy providers:
Get credit for what you already know so you can finish your credential faster and cheaper. You may have learned valuable skills through work experience or live events that are relevant to your education and training program. Learn more about Credit for Prior Learning.
Get support accessing your veteran education benefits to ensure you are paying as little as possible for your education or training. Education benefits can be used towards:
Connect with someone at the Office of Veteran Affairs.
Find the support you need to succeed as a veteran at one of Vermont’s colleges. Someone can help you with:
Connect with someone from the veteran affairs office at any public or private college around Vermont.
Statewide: Community College of Vermont, Vermont Technical College
Northwest: Champlain College, St. Michael’s College, University of Vermont
Northeast: Northern Vermont University
Central: Middlebury College
Southwest: Castleton University
Work with a counselor to help you with any aspect of your job or career journey. The staff at HireAbility Vermont (formerly VocRehab) can give you support with:
Learn more about HireAbility or connect with someone at your local office.
