Returning Veterans: Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service (R.V.E.T.S.)

CAL FIRE is a State of California equal employment opportunity employer, offering a variety of job opportunities on a statewide basis. CAL FIRE’s R.V.E.T.S. program can assist veterans, service members, and their families with integration and transition into service with the Department. For information on how to navigate the State of California civil service system and the benefits afforded to those who have served and/or are serving in the U.S. Armed Services, please visit the Department’s R.V.E.T.S. page or contact the R.V.E.T.S. Hotline.

Website: www.fire.ca.gov/

Email: CALFIRErecruitment@fire.ca.gov

Nation's Finest offers employment assistance services to veterans. Employment readiness programs include job search workshops to assess career goals, career counseling, assistance with resume preparation, cover letter writing, and job application preparation. Training and supportive services included

Web pages:

• Home page - https://nationsfinest.org/
• Locations - https://nationsfinest.org/locations/
• Programs & Services - https://nationsfinest.org/our-services/

Offers online directory of military resources and information.

Topics include:
Provides education information including military schools, military education and federal schools; information on military loans and military insurance;  virtual job fair with jobs for military, Veterans and those seeking federal employment, a directory of employers featuring thousands of employers, job postings and live job fairs.
 

Victory Village Veteran's Center serves those who have served our great nation. They facilitate Veterans Services for our service members, veterans, and families by streamlining access to Veterans Housing, Education, Life Skills and Physical Wellness services.  In support of Military and Families, they are bridging the gap from military service to civilian life.

Auburn & Nevada County services:  

• Help with VA
• Goal setting
• Employment
• Benefits
• Veteran Support Groups
• Family Support
• Financial Assistance
• Housing Search
• Landlord Liaison
• Emergency housing assistance
• Utility assistance
• Rental assistance
• Unemployment workshop
• Move-in assistance (furniture)
• Deposit for apartments

Provides a program to link veterans and military families to civilian career transition assistance. Offers employment workshops, personalized career coaching, and job matching. Available for transitioning U.S. military members and honorably-discharged U.S. military veterans.

The Veterans Service Center, opened in March 2015, is equipped with a high speed internet café where veterans can build resumes, apply for jobs, and video chat with friends and family. PG&E championed the project recruiting many local and national companies to add additional support.

Many resources and referrals are also available from the center staff as well as information on other Volunteers of America Veterans programs.
Our veterans service center is open to all current and former military members

Services Offered: 

• Computer Lab
• Employment workshops & training
• Community Resources & referrals
• Resume or application assistance & follow-up services
• Job fairs & job placement assistance
• Assistance with benefits & claims

Contact: (916) 661-5149
Location:
10618 Schirra Avenue, Mather, CA 95655
Located just a block from Mather VA Hospital with free shuttle service provided by the VA. 
Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
12:30 pm - 4:30… [read more]

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is developing innovative ways to help Veterans make the transition to college life. The VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program aims to help Veterans, Servicemembers, and their qualified dependents succeed and thrive through a coordinated delivery of on-campus benefits assistance and counseling, leading to completion of their education and preparing them to enter the labor market in viable careers.
The VSOC program provides a VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) to each VSOC school. These VRCs are called VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Counselors. A VA Vet Center Outreach Coordinator is also provided, and co-located on many campuses, to provide peer-to-peer counseling and referral services.