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We hope that you find this edition of the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (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.
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Due to the popularity of the VET TEC Pilot Program, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has experienced record-breaking enrollment numbers for fiscal year 2024, with over 600 enrollment certifications received since November 9, 2023. As present, the VET TEC program’s annual cap of $45 million is nearing exhaustion. VA will soon be unable to fund any new VET TEC students.
Effective close of business Friday November 17, 2023, all VET TEC Training Providers were asked to temporarily halt submitting new VET TEC enrollments while VA confirms how much funds remain available.
Future of the VET TEC program: The five-year VET TEC pilot program will expire on April 1, 2024. Legislation has been proposed to make VET TEC a permanent initiative, however, no legislation has yet been passed by Congress. Any changes or updates regarding the future of VET TEC will be published to the Veterans technology education courses website.
Students currently enrolled in VET TEC programs will continue training uninterrupted. Individuals with a VET TEC Certificate of Eligibility (COE) but not yet enrolled in a program have been notified of the funding pause and will be informed if funding reallocation occurs that will allow future enrollments this fiscal year.
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Columbus VA Job Fair
When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET
Where: Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic - Learning Resource Center (LRC), 1st Floor - 420 North James Road - Columbus, OH
VetBizLady Office Hours and Networking Sessions - Online
When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Noon-1 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
Central Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CT
Where: Online Event
Heroes Connect: WestRock - Online - Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 3-4 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
Orlando Veterans Job Fair
When: Thursday, December 14, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ET
Where: Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center - 6515 International Drive - Orlando, FL
Corporate Gray Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair
When: Thursday, December 14, 2023, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair
When: Thursday, December 14, 2023, Noon-4 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
How to Prepare for SBA Veteran Certification / Recertification (VetCert) - Online
When: Thursday, December 14, 2023, 2-3 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
San Diego Veterans Job Fair
When: Thursday, December 14, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. PT
Where: 1895 Camino del Rio S - San Diego, CA
VetBizLady Office Hours and Networking Sessions - Online
When: Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Noon-1 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
VetBizLady Office Hours and Networking Sessions - Online
When: Tuesday, December 26, 2023, Noon-1 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
How to Prepare for SBA Veteran Certification / Recertification (VetCert) - Online
When: Thursday, December 28, 2023, 2-3 p.m. ET
Where: Online Event
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Resources available to you
Strengthen your resume: Help potential employers understand how the skills and experience you’ve gained as a Service member make you a great employee. The Resume Engine™ powered by Hiring Our Heroes helps translate your military record into a strong resume. Hiring employers can readily connect with you right from the Resume Engine.
Free 12-month LinkedIn Premium account subscription: If you are a VET TEC student, you can claim a free 12-month LinkedIn Premium account subscription by simply requesting it from the VET TEC team at VETTECPARTNER.VBACO@va.gov.
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Northrop Grumman software training
 The VET TEC Employer Consortium is currently in the process of partnering with Northrup Grumman. Northrup Grumman has the following training opportunity available to Veterans and current Service members.
This training is funded through Northrup Grumman and will not require you to use your VET TEC or GI Bill benefits.
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NOTE: The job listings provided below are provided by our VET TEC training providers or employment consortium members. The VA shares this information but does not specifically endorse any company or position.
📢Tech to Gov Opportunities!
The Federal Government is looking to recruit top talent. The Office of Personnel Management developed the Federal Tech Portal in mid-January which lists location, position, starting salary and other necessary information to help navigate new employment. If you are looking for a new role in Federal Tech, check out the portal HERE!
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FY 2024 fast facts
This information is current as of November 27, 2023.
- 18,698 students have been paid VET TEC benefits.
- 13,352 students have completed a VET TEC program.
- 6,366 students have found meaningful employment.
VA continues to seek employers looking to join the Employer Consortium! Please share this information with employers in need of tech talent, so they know about such a great pool of qualified candidates!
VET TEC Employer Dashboard
Thank you for your continued partnership in the VET TEC Employer Consortium. As a reminder, you can connect with and recruit VET TEC program graduates via the VET TEC Employer Dashboard. In the dashboard, you'll be able to:
- Review VET TEC graduates’ candidate profiles.
- Browse candidate resumes.
- Message candidates you would like to interview.
Hiring Our Heroes initially sent an email with a unique employer link to access the VET TEC Employer Dashboard; if you are having issues accessing the VET TEC Dashboard, please email the VET TEC team.
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Upcoming VET TEC Employer Consortium Events
Do you have resources to offer to VET TEC 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 hosting an event with VA.
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Submit your quarter one hiring data
Employer Partners, please be sure to submit your employment hiring data for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 to the VET TEC Employer Consortium team. 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.
In addition to reporting the metrics, we hope that you will help us in telling the success stories of VET TEC graduates. We invite you to share with us the names and email addresses of the Veterans that you have hired for a possible future feature. We want to share their VET TEC success story and highlight your organization’s commitment to helping our Veterans find meaningful employment with the rest of the VET TEC community.
If you have a question about how to submit or need help, we can help you! Please email the VET TEC team to request assistance, today!
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