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AMVETS CODE Career Center Services

AMVETS CODE Career Center Services. AMVETS CODE Career Center Sponsors. Career Assessment. Help veterans make good career choices. IEP. Claims and Benefits Assistance. Veterans Service Officers (VSO) on staff Initial Claims Claims Upgrades Educational Benefits. Training & Education.

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AMVETS CODE Career Center Services

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  1. AMVETS CODE Career Center Services

  2. AMVETS CODE Career Center Sponsors

  3. Career Assessment Help veterans make good career choices IEP

  4. Claims and Benefits Assistance Veterans Service Officers (VSO) on staff • Initial Claims • Claims Upgrades • Educational Benefits

  5. Training & Education Our veterans have best training and education opportunities available • GI Bill • VRAP • Vocational Rehabilitation

  6. Licensing & Certification Assistance to help veterans document work-related skills • Forklift certification • ServeSafe • A+ Computer repair certification

  7. Interview Skills Develop skills to help veterans know what to expect during employment interviews • Taped mock interviews • Do’s and don’ts during an interview • Questions to ask • Questions to avoid

  8. Resume’ Writing Help veterans market themselves to employers • Brief but concise • Words to avoid • Transferring military skills to civilian jobs • Tailor resume’ for job you are seeking

  9. Job Search Assistance To help veterans maximize their job search effectiveness • Web sites – G.I. Jobs, US Jobs, Military.com, RecruitMilitary, etc. • Career One Stop veteran services

  10. Support Services To help veterans find employment with veteran friendly employers • Relationships with local companies looking to hire veterans • Veteran friendly company listings from AMVETS Code Career Services Employer List

  11. Interview Clothing Provided for veterans who need wardrobe assistance • Dress for success • Look the part • First Impressions Most Important

  12. Housing Assistance Access to Housing Stabilization Specialist for Homeless Veterans • Assessed for eligibility in Philadelphia HUD-VASH program • Assistance provided with application process • Case management available

  13. Benefits of Hiring Veterans for Employment

  14. Searching for High Quality & Experienced Employees? Veterans prove an excellent solution! • 98% are High School Graduates • Over 1/3 have graduated from or attend college • Seasoned in leadership roles and managing great responsibilities

  15. Goal Achievement Mentality Military training provides qualitative advantages • It instills strong work ethic and objective oriented mind set • Competitive military environment demands winners • Graduates from the world’s largest system of professional and technical training schools

  16. Employer Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans Returning Heroes Tax Credits • Short Term Unemployment tax credit for 40% of veteran’s first $6k of wagesif collecting unemployment for 4+ weeks • Long Term Unemployment tax credit for 40%of veteran’s first $14k of wages if collecting unemployment for 6+ months

  17. Employer Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans Wounded Warrior Tax Credit • First Year From Discharge tax credit for 40% of service connected disabled veteran’s first $12k of wages • Long Term Unemploymenttax credit for 40% of service connected disabled veteran’s first $24k of wagesif collecting unemployment for 6+ months

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