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Welcome to the March edition of the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) Jobs Newsletter! Did you know that on average, VET TEC participants who complete their programs find employment within 60 days of graduating, earning an average annual salary $65K a year? Are you one of them? If so, we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in sharing your VET TEC success story, email the VET TEC team with the subject line, “VET TEC Success” for more details.
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 your military or Veteran community who may be interested in a career in technology!
Be sure to follow the Post-9/11 GI Bill Facebook page for timely updates on VA education and training.
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Resources available to you
Whether you have found your dream job or are just starting your career search, be sure to use these resources to help you build a strong resume, connect with employers in your industry and network with other tech industry professionals:
Resume Engine™: Help potential employers understand how the skills and experience you’ve gained during your military service 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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Upcoming events
 The Veterans Benefits Administration Education Service is hosting a three-part series dedicated to the federal hiring process and part one begins on April 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET. Join us to learn the behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to attaining federal employment. “Navigating USAJOBS” begins the instructional series which will continue with “Building Your Federal Resume” and concludes with “Performance-based Interviewing,” in May and June respectively. Additional registration information will become available after part one has concluded.
Reserve your spot today for the April Webinar! Spots are limited! Here is the registration link: https://vbatraining.adobeconnect.com/admin/show-event-catalog?folder-id=6353183471
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Optimize your LinkedIn profile
Are you ready to become confident with LinkedIn? In this webinar, hosted by Hiring Our Heroes, Veterans and transitioning service members learn how to tell their professional stories through a LinkedIn profile. You’ll also receive tips for using LinkedIn for research and networking.
View the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYYe82oVqh8.
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Work for the federal government
The federal government is looking to recruit top talent. The Office of Personnel Management developed the Federal Tech Portal 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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Did you know that VA is one of the top employers when it comes to hiring Veterans? As the nation’s second largest federal employer, VA employes over 122K Veterans. If you are seeking your next career opportunity, consider a career with VA.
An IT career with the Department of Veterans Affairs is more than just a career in public service—it’s a purpose-driven career that allows you to reach your highest potential by collaborating with some of the brightest minds on today’s most innovative projects. Visit https://digital.va.gov/careers/ to learn more.
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To learn more about what it’s like working at VA, check out VA for Vets, a service that facilitates the hiring of Veteran employees at VA and other federal agencies. VA for Vets offers career search tools, career development services, coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Visit http://vaforvets.va.gov to learn more about career opportunities and support for Veterans.
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Job opportunities with VET TEC Employer Consortium employers
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.
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Fiscal year 2024 fast facts
As of March 5, 2024:
- 19,770 students have been paid VET TEC benefits.
- 15,483 students have completed a VET TEC program.
- 6,902 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!
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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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Host a VET TEC Employer Consortium Event
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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Have you submitted your quarterly hiring data?
Employer Partners, please be sure to submit your quarterly employment hiring data for the fiscal year to the VET TEC Employer Consortium team. As a reminder, data for quarter one (October – December 2023) is overdue, and data for quarter two (January-March) is due by the first week of April. 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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