Employment Assistance for Veterans
Federal Outreach and Hiring Programs
Veterans may participate in the general employment and training programs open to everyone seeking jobs, or in certain programs targeted specifically to veterans. In addition, the Federal Government has a policy of assisting veterans in employment through the use of preferences in Federal employment, and requirements for affirmative action in the hiring of veterans by Federal contractors. This report provides an overview of these Federal employment and training programs targeted to veterans, and Federal policies to assist veterans in obtaining Federal employment. Cash Assistance Part of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill) provided a cash allowance for returning…
