Veteran Employment Benefits By State And Territory

Qualifying veterans and surviving spouses receive five points in open competitive examinations; disabled veterans receive ten. This preference does not apply to promotion exams. The general veteran pathway requires 180 consecutive active-duty days and an honorable discharge.

A separate pathway covers honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability.

Territorial career-service employees who leave for active or reserve military service must be restored to their position when they return within 120 days after an honorable discharge.

Eligible veterans receive five points on passing employment scores; disabled veterans and certain spouses receive ten. Preference covers hiring, promotion and retention.

The state lists five preference points for eligible veterans and ten for disabled veterans. Certain spouses and unmarried surviving spouses may also qualify.

DC provides hiring preference for eligible veterans, disabled veterans and certain relatives. Submit proof with the application. Retirement at Major or Lieutenant Commander and above generally bars preference unless retirement is based on service-connected disability.

Qualifying veterans receive five points on passing initial-employment examinations; disabled veterans receive ten. The general veteran pathway requires 180 cumulative service days and a discharge other than dishonorable. Preference also applies between equally qualified candidates.

Eligible veterans receive five preference points; qualifying disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients receive ten. A veteran rated at least 30% who ranks among the top ten qualified applicants is offered an interview. Preference applies to initial hiring.

Veterans receive priority service at Indiana WorkOne centers. Onsite veteran representatives assist with job searches and transition into civilian employment.

Regional workforce staff help veterans with employment and training. Home Base Iowa connects veterans and spouses with employers and community transition resources.

Kentucky describes preference requiring a hiring manager to offer interviews to up to five veteran candidates. Submit the DD214 with the state-job application.

Veterans and spouses receive preference for initial state employment. Michigan Works! provides individualized veteran career and training services.

Licensing boards may recognize relevant military training and provide accelerated licensing pathways for qualifying military members and spouses moving to Mississippi. Each board determines the applicable requirements.

Nebraska's Department of Labor provides priority of service and employment or training services to eligible veterans and spouses. A county or state veterans service officer can connect applicants with these programs.

Honorably discharged veterans and current National Guard members receive five points on passing state screening examinations. Honorably discharged veterans with service-connected disability receive ten.

Eligible veteran employees must request Veterans Day leave and provide service evidence at least 21 days beforehand. Employers decide whether leave is paid; a qualifying hardship denial requires an alternative day before the next Veterans Day.

DMVA field staff connect veterans across Pennsylvania with career programs, including PA CareerLink, and resources addressing military experience and professional licensing.

Puerto Rico adds ten points or 10%, whichever is greater, to passing examination scores for eligible veteran applicants in government hiring, reinstatement and promotion. Military-service return-to-work protections have separate requirements.

Eligible resident veterans receive ten preference points, increasing to fifteen for disabled veterans, including a 0% service-connected rating. The published summary also covers spouses of disabled veterans.

The state offers employer tax incentives for hiring qualifying economically disadvantaged veterans and unemployed Guard or Reserve members. Employers must meet the program requirements.

Veterans with at least 30% service-connected disability may apply for noncompetitive consideration. Provide discharge evidence and disability documentation dated within 12 months; applicants cannot already hold a permanent state position or restoration rights to one.