Employment Benefits for Veterans in Virginia

Virginia State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference

Virginia provides a hiring preference for eligible veterans, National Guard members, and certain family members applying for state government positions.

Eligibility: Veterans, eligible National Guard members, and qualifying spouses or surviving spouses applying for Commonwealth of Virginia employment.

Estimated value: Hiring preference for State of Virginia positions

How to apply: Indicate veteran status and claim the preference when applying through the Commonwealth of Virginia jobs portal.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Transition Program

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services' V3 program helps transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses find employment through peer support, referrals, and connections with V3-certified employers pursuing education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Eligibility: Transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses seeking employment in Virginia.

How to apply: Connect with the V3 program through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services website to be matched with certified employers and resources.