Employment & Careers
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Ohio lets any private employer voluntarily adopt a hiring preference policy for veterans, service members, and their spouses, and register that policy publicly.
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Oklahoma state agencies can hire veterans who have a 30% or greater service-connected disability directly, without competitive examination or standard hiring procedures.
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Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Priority Services
Oklahoma's Employment Security Commission gives veterans priority access when job placement services or resources are limited.VeteranDependent
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Oklahoma Veterans Placement Office
Every honorably discharged veteran in Oklahoma who registers with the Office of Veterans Placement is guaranteed an interview for any qualifying Oklahoma state executive branch…Veteran
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Oregon National Guard Hiring Preference
Current and former members of the Oregon National Guard are entitled to a 5-percentage-point preference on civil service hiring exams and promotion processes at all Oregon public…Active DutyVeteran
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Pennsylvania CareerLink
Pennsylvania CareerLink offices across the state provide free priority employment services specifically for veterans, including job counseling, training referrals, job placement…free
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State of RI Veterans' Hiring Preference
When veterans apply for competitive state government jobs in Rhode Island, they receive a 5-point credit added to their civil service entrance exam score after achieving a passing score.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Veteran Business Enterprise
Rhode Island's Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion certifies veteran-owned businesses as Veteran Business Enterprises, giving them preferred status in state procurement and contracting.Veteran
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Military Spouse Professional License Reciprocity
Military spouses who relocate to South Carolina under official orders can receive a temporary professional or occupational license without having to re-qualify from scratch, as…Dependent
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State Government Veteran Hiring Preference
Honorably discharged veterans who receive federal employment preference are given hiring preference at all South Carolina state agencies and public universities.Veteran
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South Carolina employers who hire veterans into registered apprenticeship programs earn a state income tax credit, up to $3,000 in year one, $2,500 in year two, and $1,000 in year…
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Operation Palmetto Employment
South Carolina operates Operation Palmetto Employment, a dedicated state program connecting veterans to civilian employment opportunities.Veteran
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SC Department of Employment and Workforce
South Carolina's Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) runs a dedicated veteran services program that connects veterans with employment resources, job training,…Free
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Veterans Hiring Preference
South Dakota gives veterans a priority hiring advantage for all state, county, city, and school district jobs.VeteranDependent
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Veterans Employment Assistance
South Dakota's Department of Labor and Regulation provides priority employment services to veterans who have a significant barrier to employment.Veteran
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Highways for Heroes
Active duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, and recently separated veterans with qualifying military driving experience can skip the commercial driver's license (CDL) road skills test in Tennessee.VeteranActive Duty
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Service members stationed in Tennessee and their spouses may qualify for a temporary exemption from state professional licensure requirements.
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State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference
When applying for initial employment with Utah state government, honorably discharged veterans receive 5 preference points (or 5% of the total possible score, whichever is…VeteranDependent
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Utah Veteran Owned Business Partnership
The Utah Veteran Owned Business Partnership is a state-led consortium that helps veteran-owned businesses access procurement opportunities, certifications, and resources.Veteran
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Vermont State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference
Vermont adds 5 points to exam scores for veterans applying for state jobs and 10 points for service-connected disabled veterans, their surviving spouses, and spouses of totally disabled veterans.VeteranDependent
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Washington State Veterans Preference
Veterans applying for Washington state government jobs receive scoring preference points on civil service examinations.Veteran
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Veterans Conservation Corps
The Washington Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) gives veterans paid, meaningful work on public lands and conservation projects across Washington state, connecting outdoor service…Veteran
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State Civil Service Hiring Preference
Veterans applying for West Virginia state government jobs receive 5 extra points added to their passing exam score.Veteran
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Military Incentive
West Virginia employers who hire economically disadvantaged veterans receive a tax credit of 30% of the first $5,000 in wages paid to that employee.VeteranActive Duty
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