Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses Career Planning Resources

Are you looking to transition your military skills to a civilian career?  The resources below can help you know your options and get help.  Military spouses will also find tools to help them highlight their unique, valuable skills.

Get Help and Plan Your Career

• Education Resources For Veterans and Service Members 
  Minnesota State
• Minnesota Veteran Employment Representatives
  CareerForce
  CareerForce representatives are available in every region to help current and former military members who are looking for work. Representatives are also available to work specifically with Native American Veterans and Justice-Involved Veterans.
  careerforce@state.mn.us
• Veteran and Military Transition Center
  CareerOneStop
  Visit this national tool to explore civilian careers, learn about going to school, search for a job, and find out about benefits and assistance available for veterans and military members.
• Vet & Service Member Roadmap
  Hiring Our Heroes & George W. Bush Institute
  This comprehensive tool provides transitioning veterans and service members resources to navigate the employment landscape and succeed in the civilian workforce.
• Military Skills Translator
  Military.com
  Match your military experience to civilian jobs.
• Apprenticeships for Servicemen and Veterans
  U.S. Department of Labor
  Find apprenticeship opportunities for active-duty service members, transitioning members and veterans who are looking for civilian careers.

Pay for Training

• How to use your GI Bill benefits
  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  Learn how to use your benefits to advance your education and training.

Write a Resume

• Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)
  All Department of Defense Service members and veterans can request a VMET which describes their Service occupation and contains training and experience records. Use this record to prepare your resume and apply for a job.
• Resume Engine
  Hiring Our Heroes – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
  Resume Engine helps service members and veterans translate their military record into a skills-based resume designed for civilian employers.

Find a Job

• Veteran Employment Center
  The American Legion and Military.com
  Use this search tool to find jobs that are open now. You will also find tools to help you translate your military skills to a civilian career, learn about your military benefits, and find career advice.
• The Veterans Employment Initiative
  Many federal agencies have initiatives to promote hiring of veterans within their agencies. Visit this site to learn about the federal employment process and find featured jobs.