Labor and Economic Opportunity - Veterans' Employment Services

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Veterans' Employment Services
Our team of military veterans is dedicated to creating new futures for eligible veterans and their spouses. By prioritizing their care through the Michigan Works! network, VES provides one-on-one career services designed to reduce or eliminate barriers into the workforce.
If you are a veteran needing a job - or an employer looking to hire a veteran - we can help!
About Veterans' Services
Veterans' Employment Services Video

Access Veterans' Employment Services through your local Michigan Works! Service Center.

Find a service center near you, or call 800-285-WORKS (9675). And let them know - "I served in the military!"
Find Your Local Service Center

Employment Readiness Series

To view our previous Employment Readiness series webinars and informational videos, visit our VES Employment Readiness Series Resources.

Employer 101: Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Missed the employer webinar on engaging Veterans in Registered Apprenticeship Programs?

Catch up on what apprenticeships offer employers - a highly skilled, diverse workforce with fewer turnover costs.

Watch the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and its Veterans' Employment Services team talk about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships in this webinar.

Local Veterans' Employment Representatives
Local Veterans' Employment Representatives help employers take advantage of the many benefits that come with hiring veterans.
Veterans' Career Advisors

Veterans' Career Advisors provide one-on-one services to help veterans and eligible persons reach their employment goals.

GI BILL BENEFITS: FAST-TRACK YOUR CAREER JOURNEY
As a veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through numerous GI Bill Programs. Once you're ready to use your GI Bill benefits, it's important to choose the proper school and type of training. VA's decision-making tools will help you get the most out of your benefits.
Michigan State Approving Agency (SAA)
State of Michigan's GI Bill® Approved Facility Search Engine
Sign In - SAA Database
SAA Program Categories

Through advocacy, community outreach, engagement and encouragement, our “veterans helping veterans” approach allows us to make a daily difference in the lives of Michigan veterans and their families. The Veterans’ Employment Services (VES) Newsletter and VES Success Stories help illustrate the variety of services our team can provide.