Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

For Veterans and Service members

You may receive Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) (Formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) services to help with job training, education, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans and Service members in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment. To learn more about the VR&E program, review the VR&E Process page, and the tabs and links on this page. Click on the "How to Apply" tab to apply for VR&E services.

For Employers

Veterans leave military service with a wealth of transferable skills and professional experiences. Salary subsidies, assistive technology,  non-paid work experiences, and special employer incentives may be available from VA to help you hire those who have served. Explore what VA offers to make hiring or rehiring a Veteran with a service-connected disability that much easier. For example, under the Non-Paid Work Experience (NPWE) program, federal, state, and local government agencies may become NPWE employers at no cost to them. Interested employers can contact a VBA Regional Office to speak with a VR&E Counselor or Employment Coordinator, email our Employment Services Team at employmentsrv.vbaco@va.gov,  or call 1-800-827-1000 for more information. 

For Family Members

If you support a Veteran or Servicemember with a service-connected disability, who faces difficult employment challenges, there may be little left in the household budget for your higher education and career advancement. VA may offer assistance to help you assess your career goals and abilities, find your next job, further your education and skills, and identify places where you can get job training.

VA may extend vocational counseling and support to family members on topics including:

• Education and Career Counseling
• Readjustment Counseling
• Career Assessments
• Benefits for Children with Disabilities (Chapter 18)
• Dependent Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
• Choosing a School

How to Apply

Eligible Veterans and Service members may apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits here.