New York State Department of Labor

Veterans Come First!

New York State's One-Stop Career Centers are proud to offer Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses. What does this mean? If you served in the military, you will be:

served first by the next available staff member
given first priority for jobs and training for which you are eligible and qualified

Other services available through the One-Stop Career Centers include:

Career Counseling
Skills Assessment
Job Search Assistance
Resume Preparation
Information on Civil Service positions
Referral to other agencies that provide services to veterans

Helpful Links

Job Search Tools

Training Resources

Background on the Post 9/11 GI Bill
Helmets to Hardhats – This web site helps connect veterans to careers in the building and construction trades.
Troops-To-Teachers – This web site provides information on careers in teaching.

Other Resources

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) – This legislation protects service members' reemployment rights when returning to work after a period of military service.
Key to Career Success
Turbo Tap
State agencies that assist veterans

Questions? Call toll-free at 1-888-4-NYSDOL

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