VR&E Reemployment Track
This track helps you through the process of returning to the job you held before you were deployed. As a Veteran, you’re protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), which means you can’t be disadvantaged in your civilian career because of your service. If you have a service-connected disability the Reemployment track can help your former employer accommodate your needs.
You might be eligible for the Reemployment Track if you’re a Veteran with a service-connected disability, and you meet all of the requirements listed below.
All of these must be true. You:
- Have an employment barrier or handicap, and
- Are enrolled in Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), and
- Would like to return to your former job
To apply for this track you will need to apply for VR&E benefits and work with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC).
Rapid Access to Employment Track
This track provides tools to help with your job search, professional or vocational counseling, helping with writing your resume and preparing for interviews, and help determining if you’re eligible for Veterans’ Preference. You’ll want to consider this track if you are interested in following an employment path that uses your existing skill set.
You may be eligible for these benefits if you’re a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability, and you meet all of the requirements listed below.
All of these must be true. You:
- Have an employment handicap or barrier, and
- Are enrolled in VR&E, and
- Already have experience, education, or training in your field of interest
Self-Employment Track
This track provides coordination services and help with developing a proposed business plan, analysis of your business concept, training in small-business operations, marketing, and finances, and guidance in getting the right resources to implement your business plan. You might choose this track if you have the skills and desire to run your own business.
You might be eligible for these benefits if you’re a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability, and you meet all of the requirements listed below.
All of these must be true:
- You have an employment barrier or handicap, and
- You’re enrolled in VR&E, and
- Your service-connected disability makes it hard for you to prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment (a job that doesn’t make your disability worse, is stable, and matches your abilities, aptitudes, and interests)
Employment Through Long-Term Services Track
This track provides a complete skills assessment, career guidance, job-market evaluation, education and training for a professional or vocational field that’s a good fit for you, apprenticeship, on-the-job training, volunteer opportunities, and employment assistance. This track is ideal for someone whose service-connected disability makes it difficult for them to be successful in their current employment path. You will work with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who will help you find work in a field that better suits your current abilities and interests.
You may be eligible for these benefits if you’re a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability, and you meet all of the requirements listed below.
All of these must be true:
- You have an employment barrier or handicap, and
- You’re enrolled in VR&E, and
- Your service-connected disability makes it hard for you to prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment (a job that doesn’t make your disability worse, is stable, and matches your abilities, aptitudes, and interests)
Independent Living Track
Depending on your individual needs, this track offers evaluation and counseling to identify your needs and goals, referral to support resources, evaluation to see if you’re eligible for the VR&E home adaptation grant, and guidance to help you understand if you’re eligible for our adaptive-housing programs. You might want to consider this track if your service-connected disability limits your ability to perform daily activities like bathing, dressing, and interacting with others, and makes it difficult for you to return to work.
You may be eligible for independent living services if you’re a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability who is eligible for VR&E benefits, and you meet all of the requirements listed below.
All of these must be true:
- You have a serious employment handicap (SEH), and
- Your disabilities prevent you from looking for or returning to work, and
- You’re in need of services to live as independently as possible
To apply for any one of these tracks you will need to apply for VR&E benefits and work with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC). They will help you determine which track is the best fit for you and your needs.
Regardless of which track you choose, the VR&E program is a great resource for Veterans with service-connected disabilities. It helps with the transition process and getting you successfully fitted for a civilian career. For more information about Veteran career searches, check out our other blogs.
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