In the market for a new job? Boost your chances of being matched to the perfect job this spring with help from the VET TEC Employer Consortium. Be sure to email the VET TEC team to request your free LinkedIn Premium account. Also, remember to update your resume in the Resume Engine™  to highlight your skills and qualifications, expand your network, and connect with hiring employers.

We hope that you find this edition of the VET TEC Newsletter helpful and informative. If so, be sure to share it with others in the VET TEC community or those who may be interested in joining – either as a student, employer partner or training provider. To share, simply forward this email.

VET TEC success story: Nathan Payne

While studying for his certification in cybersecurity, VET TEC student Nathan Payne worked with PocketPrep, a VET TEC Employer Partner. PocketPrep provided Nathan with test study assistance to help him successfully obtain his certification in cybersecurity. We’re excited to share Nathan’s success in using VET TEC benefits and assistance from an Employer Consortium partner to advance in his career. Watch his story here. If you’d like the opportunity to be featured as a success story, please email the VET TEC team.

Safeguard your benefits from scammers

On August 10, President Biden signed the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 into law. This bill will help millions of Veterans and their survivors, but scammers are now targeting them for their benefits. Learn how to apply for PACT Act benefits and how to safeguard your information.

Tips for reading Federal service job announcements

Are you interested in a career in the Federal service? If so, you’re probably already exploring USAJobs.gov. This VA News blog will step you through important tips on how to read the job announcements you find there.

Virtual hiring fair: transportation, supply chain and logistics

Join Hiring Our Heros (HOH) on February 8, 2023, 1 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual hiring fair! This event will focuse on employment opportunities in transportation, supply chain, and logistics. Employers are looking for talent from the military community and hiring for more than 25,000 positions. Visit HOH online to learn more and register.

Career opportunity: Accounting Manager

National Student Clearinghouse is seeking new team members for the following featured position, an Accounting Manager. Not a fit for this position? National Student Clearinghouse has many other open positions in various departments. Review all available current job openings here.

VetsEZ is hiring

Check out these top openings from VetsEZ, and visit them online to learn about their many other openings.   Proposal Tech Writer:  https://vetsez.breezy.hr/p/575c0c3be01101-technical-proposal-writer-remote-opportunity?state=published Proposal Pricing Analyst:  https://vetsez.breezy.hr/p/b9545c2fb85b01-proposal-pricing-analyst-remote-opportunity?state=published Node.js Developer:  https://vetsez.breezy.hr/p/d14dabeb8bae01-node-js-developer-remote-opportunity?state=published

Work with VA

From accounting and finance to HR and IT, VA employs a broad variety of administrative and technical professionals. As the nation’s largest health care system, our benefits and opportunities are second-to-none. Gain access to cutting-edge technology, take advantage of education support, and join us in our mission to serve America's heroes.

John Smartt Summer Scholars Program

Do you know someone who is currently pursuing a master’s degree and looking for a scholarship opportunity? If so, they may be interested in the John Smartt Summer Scholars Program. The program provides interested master’s students with the opportunity to gain professional experience, network with scholars in the field of higher education, and learn essential research skills related to equity and leadership in higher education. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2023. Learn more, including how to apply.

Employer-Partner Corner

Upcoming VET TEC Employer Consortium Events

Do you have resources to offer to VET TEC/VRRAP participants to assist them with their journey to find meaningful employment? Are you looking for highly skilled Veterans or service members to fill open job positions? If yes, volunteer to host an Employment Consortium event!  Email the VET TEC team for more information and to express your interest in doing an event with VA.

Employer-partners, schedule your 1-on-1 meeting with the VET TEC team, learn about your impact to the program in FY22! Email the VET TEC team to schedule, today!

ATTENTION! Submit your Q1 hiring data: Did you submit your employment data for quarter one of the 2023 fiscal year? As a reminder this information is past due. Not only is this an important part of your responsibilities, but this information enables VA to share your VET TEC graduate hiring success stories with stakeholders to include our Congressional partners and emphasize your commitment to supporting the VET TEC program and Veteran hiring.

If you have a question about how to submit or need help, we can help you! Please reach out to the VET TEC team for assistance, today!

Apply today for a 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award!

Did you know that employers of all sizes can receive an award from the U.S. Department of Labor for their efforts to recruit, employ and retain America’s veterans? The 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is now accepting applications! Learn more and apply online at HIREVets.gov.

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