The following websites and books provide helpful information to veterans.
We have a DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader for you to use here at the library.
Need to write your resume? Click here: resume template
SUPER RESOURCE CLICK HERE – Transitioning Servicemembers Cheat Sheet by David Decker
Books @ Herrin City Library: Click on book cover to see in catalog.
WEBSITES
Assistive Technology for Injured Military Veterans This guide offers a comprehensive overview of the most common disabilities that military personnel acquire, and offers ideas and available resources for modifications and adaptive technology equipment that can help them adjust and reestablish their home life, career, and future. This guide also provides information on available financial assistance, and additional resources for service members and their families.
ASVAB Resources Take a short test to find your strengths and weaknesses, see how you compare to others, and watch fun videos to improve.
Best Jobs for Returning Service members Translating Military Skills into a Civilian World
DVA Handbook of Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents (PDF)
http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/federal_benefits.pdf
This is a handbook of information on veteran’s benefits, including healthcare, pensions, life insurance and education and training.
DVA’s Veterans Online Application Site (VONAPP)
https://www.vets.gov/
Includes application forms, instructions for filling out the forms and FAQs.
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs)
http://www1.va.gov/vso/
The information in this directory can be viewed/searched in a number of ways.
Helmets to Hard Hats:connects quality men and women from the Armed Forces with promising building and construction careers.
Hiring Our Heroes: a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities.
Mesothelioma Resources Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lawsuits
Military One-Source
http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx
All kinds of information for military personnel and their families.
Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Home
http://www.oefoif.va.gov/
Information on benefits for newly returned veterans.
Planning for Life after Discharge How to Plan for Life After Discharge: A GUIDE FOR NEW VETERANS
Post 9/11 G.I. Bill – Handout(PDF)
http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH33/CH33_Pamphlet.pdf
Factsheet of information about the post 9/11 G.I. Bill
Resume Engine @ Hiring Our Heroes: TRANSLATE YOUR MILITARY EXPERIENCE FOR EMPLOYERS, SO THEY CAN TRANSLATE IT INTO SUCCESS.
State Veteran Affairs Offices: http://www.va.gov/statedva.htm
Links to Veterans Affairs Offices for each of the 50 states.
Surviving Spouses ResourcesLearn how we, as military families ourselves, interact with our own community to understand what issues are the most significant. Find out what you can do to make sure that the well-being of military wives, husbands, children, parents, and siblings is at the forefront of policymakers’ minds.
Transition to Civilian LifeSettling Down After Military Life
US Department of Veteran Affairs Crisis Hotline Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
USO PathFinder: Resources for your transition to civilian life
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/
Main site with many links, including information about Health Care, Benefits (including Education, Home Loans, Vocational Rehabilitation & Pharmacy Benefits), Business Opportunities and Partners.
VA Facilities Locator
https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp
A database of nationwide facilities serving veterans – it can be searched by keyword or a state can be chosen from a map.
VA Forms
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/
This site has links to VA forms, which can be searched with a number or keyword.
Wounded Warrior Project: Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001 and their families.
Additional Websites for Veterans:
Seniors:
Home Grants or Loans for Veterans
When you search online, there are many home financing options that you can choose from. However, there are some who may not understand the requirements, especially when the information provided is focused more on technicalities than explaining things. Those in search for home loans and grants offered for veterans need to check out what’s below.
VA (Veterans Affairs) Loan
A loan from the VA is available to U.S. veterans, service members and other eligible surviving spouses. In this loan, the VA will enable a lender to provide the entire loan while they guarantee a portion of it. The requirements for this loan may be confusing for many as the process may seem to have a lot of requirements. However, to get started you need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, that lets the lender know that you are in fact eligible for a VA backed loan.This certificate only makes a person eligible, it does not mean that you secure the loan.
What makes this a convenient option is that qualified applicants will not have to deal with a down payment as the VA does not require it. However, your capability of paying the loan will be checked to ensure that you can actually make payments for the loan.
VA Specially Adapted Housing Grant
Veterans who are facing challenges with their disabilities as a result of their military service, may need to have special accommodations or facilities in their homes. This Specially Adapted Housing Grant can be used for renovating their existing home, even if your home is still in the progress of construction. It also can be used to purchase land for the specific purposes of helping with the special accommodations that they need. Here is the VA’s Grant Fact Sheet that covers everything.
State and Local Grants
Depending on which state you live in, you might find that there are more grants that you’re eligible for. There are some states that provide down payment assistance in the form of 0% interest loans. Down payment assistance can reach $5,000, and it’s not repayable until your house is refinanced, sold, or transferred. For those considered as protectors: working in the military, police, firefighters and first responders, the amount may even rise up to $7,500.
It’s a given that veterans and even active duty military personnel are all facing troubles with how they can possibly obtain a home. With the possible financing solutions provided, you now have the opportunity to choose what financing options are available and fit your situation the best.
Websites You Should Check Out
Helpful information for more detailed information and assistance:
http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/adaptedhousing.asp
https://www.veteransunited.com/
http://www.military.com/money/va-loans/home-purchase/faqs-on-va-home-loans.html
http://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/va-home-loans/
Moving:
- Tips for Your Next PCS Move
- Military.com has a number of resources for your move
- Military One Source resources for moving
- Move.mil
- Parent Companion resources for military moves
- Operation We Are Here military move resources
- Navy Guidelines for a Smooth Move
- Army Relocation Benefits
- Marine Corps Moving Tips
- National Guard – How to Move to Another State
Legal:
- Family Legal Assistance
- Operation We Are Here: Legal Advice or Assistance – A list of resources for veterans and those in active duty who need legal help.
- GI Rights Hotline – A network of organizations providing legal counseling to military servicemembers.
- Lawyers Serving Warriors, National Veterans Legal Services Program – Pro-bono help for veterans and soldiers.
- Operation Military Embrace – Support for those who are accused of battlefield crimes.
- Protect Our Defenders – Legal assistance for servicemembers who have faced sexual violence or harassment.
- Veteran Rights and Discrimination – Learn more about veteran rights and discrimination, and to see if you or a family member may have been illegally discriminated against for a civilian job.
Discounts:
- Military and Veterans Discounts
- Ultimate Military Discount Guide: Military members can save money on hotels, flights, car rentals & more!
- Google, for military discounts: a searchable database offering discounts to military personnel & veterans
For the Children:
- Military and Veterans Discounts
- Ultimate Military Discount Guide: Military members can save money on hotels, flights, car rentals & more!
- Google, for military discounts: a searchable database offering discounts to military personnel & veterans
For the Children:
Additional Resources for Disabled Veterans and Service Members
- Veteran Disability Compensation
- Ten Tips for Families: Supporting a Veteran with a Disability Returning to Work
- Information on Disability Compensation from the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Information on Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance
- The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
- The Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) Catalyst Project
- Building Homes for Heroes
- Helping a Hero
- The American Legion’s Heroes to Hometowns
- The Home Depot Foundation
- Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
- Military Warriors Support Foundation
- Moonlight Fund
- Operation Finally Home
- Operation Forever Free
- Purple Heart Homes
- USA Cares Housing Assistance Program
- Veterans Rebuilding Life
- Operation Homefront Transitional Housing Program
- Troops First Foundation Leroy Petry Village of Honor
WORK FROM HOME
Amazon-Amazon.JobsOnline.com
UnitedHealth Group-https://careers.
Dell-http://jobs.dell.com/
U.S Department of Agriculture www.usda.gov
Working Solutions- http://workingsolutions.com
Humana- www.humana.com
Aetna- https://www.aetna.com/about-
Intuit- www.Intuit.com
Kaplan- kaplan.com/work-with-us/our-
Westat- https://www.westat.com
Salesforce- www.salesforce.com/company/
PAREXEL- https://jobs.parexel.com
CyberCoders- https://www.cybercoders.com/
American Express- https://jobs.americanexpress.
SAP- www.sap.com/career
Xerox- https://www.xerox.com/en-us/
A Place for Mom- www.aplaceformom.com/jobs
Anthem,Inc- careers.antheminc.com
World Travel Holdings- www.worldtravelholdings.com/
ADP- www.adp.com/careers.aspx
University of Maryland University College- www.umuc.edu/visitors/careers
Allergan Inc.- www.allergan.com/careers
K12- www.k12.com/careers
U.S. Department of Transportation- https://www.transportation.
Robert Half- www.roberthalf.com
Red Hat- www.redhat.com/en/jobs
Adobe Systems- www.adobe.com/careers
BCD travel- www.bcdtravel.com/get-to-know-
Connections Education- www.connectionsacademy.com/
Deloitte- www.deloitte.com/careers
Apple- https://jobs.apple.com
Mckesson Corporation- https://careers.mckesson.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific- corporate.thermofisher.com/en/
Precyse- careers.precyse.com
Haynes & Company- www.haynesandcompany.com
Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc- www.ppdi.com/careers
IT Pro Philadelphia- www.phillymag.com/property/
Cingna- www.cigna.com/career
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt- careers.hmhco.com
Sungard Availability Services- sungardas.com
Infor- www.infor.com/company/careers
Sodexo- www.sodexousa.com/home/
GE- jobs.gecareers.com/
Western Governors University- www.wgu.edu/about_WGU/
Grand Canyon University- jobs.gcu.edu/admissions-
Walden University- https://www.waldenu.edu
Vivint- www.vivint.com/company/careers
BroadSpire- https://www.choosebroadspire.
Covance- careers.covance.com
Ellucian- www.ellucian.com
HD Supply- hdsupply.jobs
Perficient Inc.- www.perficient.com
Teradata- https://www.teradata.com
Wells Fargo- https://www.wellsfargo.com/
Symantec Corporation- www.Symantec.com
Science Applications International- www.saic.com
AmerisourceBergen Company- www.amerisourcebergen.com
Hartford Financial Services Group- https://www.thehartfordatwork.
RetailDatat- retaildatallc.com
SYKES- www.sykes.com/Careers
CARA- www.jobbankusa.com
