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Alaska Veteran Contractor Preference
Veteran-owned Alaska businesses get a 5% preference (up to $5,000) when bidding on state contracts, as long as the business qualifies as an "Alaska bidder." Applies to sole…Veteran
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Alaska Hire for Veterans Tax Credit
Alaska businesses that hire and employ veterans in the state are eligible for a state income tax credit.Veteran
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Alaska's Division of Motor Vehicles may waive the commercial motor vehicle driving skills test for veterans who have recent military commercial vehicle driving experience.
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DCA Professional License Renewal
California Department of Consumer Affairs licensed professionals who are called to active duty have their license renewal requirements fully waived, including renewal fees and…Active Duty
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Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification
California-resident veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10% who own and control a business (at least 51% disabled-veteran-owned) can get DVBE certification,…Veteran
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Vets-2-Trucks CDL Skills Test
Colorado waives the commercial driver's license (CDL) skills road test for veterans and current service members who drove heavy military vehicles.$200-$400
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Service members on federal active duty for 120 days or more during an officially designated war, emergency, or military contingency may be exempt from renewal fees and continuing…
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Veteran-Owned Micro-Business Certification
Veteran-owned small businesses in Connecticut can get certified by the state DVA to receive a 15% price preference when bidding for state contracts through the Department of Administrative Services.Veteran
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State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference
Connecticut adds extra points to passing scores on competitive state hiring exams for veterans.VeteranDependent
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Temporary Occupational License for Military Spouses
Military spouses who relocate to Delaware can get a 6-month temporary occupational license in their field from the Division of Professional Regulation, allowing them to start…Dependent
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Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship
Veterans Florida runs a state-funded entrepreneurship program that provides veteran business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with business education, mentorship, and resources…VeteranActive Duty
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State Civil Service Veterans Preference Points
Veterans applying for open-competitive Hawaii state government jobs get preference points added to their exam scores: 5 points for honorably discharged veterans, and 10 points for…Veteran
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Idaho Veterans Hiring Preference
Idaho law gives veterans a leg up when applying for state government jobs.VeteranDependent
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Illinois State Police Education Waiver
The college education requirement to join the Illinois State Police is waived for veterans who were honorably discharged and earned a campaign medal for service in Afghanistan or Iraq.Veteran
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Employment Assistance
Indiana veterans with significant barriers to employment, including disabled veterans, can work one-on-one with a Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialist.Veteran
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Military CDL Skills Test
Indiana veterans and active-duty personnel who drove military trucks or commercial vehicles during their service can apply to have the commercial driver's license (CDL) skills…VeteranActive Duty
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Kentucky Career Center
Kentucky Career Centers have staff specifically trained to help veterans and service members transitioning out of the military find stable civilian employment.free
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Louisiana State Civil Service Veterans Preference
When applying for Louisiana state government jobs, honorably discharged veterans receive bonus points added to their civil service exam scores: 5 points for eligible veterans, and…Veteran
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Louisiana State Government Job Portal with Veterans Priority
Louisiana's official state job portal (Louisiana Jobs / HiRE) gives veterans priority access to state employment opportunities and connects them with dedicated staff who can help…Veteran
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Louisiana Workforce Commission Veterans Employment Services
The Louisiana Workforce Commission operates Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) at workforce centers statewide.Veteran
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Maine State Employment Preference
Maine veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for any state government job automatically receive an interview.VeteranDependent
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Veteran Service Credit for State Employment
Veterans and spouses of veterans applying for Maryland state government jobs may receive preference credit during the hiring process.VeteranDependent
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Skills Test
Maryland veterans and active service members who operated a military vehicle similar to a commercial motor vehicle may be able to skip the behind-the-wheel skills test when…VeteranActive Duty
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CDL Skills Test Waiver
Michigan will waive the Commercial Driver License (CDL) knowledge test and on-road driving skills test for servicemembers and veterans whose military training and experience…VeteranActive Duty
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