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AMVETS CODE Career Center Services
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AMVETS CODE Career Center Sponsors
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Career Assessment Help veterans make good career choices IEP
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Claims and Benefits Assistance Veterans Service Officers (VSO) on staff Initial Claims Claims Upgrades Educational Benefits
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Training & Education Our veterans have best training and education opportunities available GI Bill VRAP Vocational Rehabilitation
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Licensing & Certification Assistance to help veterans document work-related skills Forklift certification ServeSafe A+ Computer repair certification
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Interview Skills Develop skills to help veterans know what to expect during employment interviews Taped mock interviews Do’s and don’ts during an interview Questions to ask Questions to avoid
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Resume’ Writing Help veterans market themselves to employers Brief but concise Words to avoid Transferring military skills to civilian jobs Tailor resume’ for job you are seeking
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Job Search Assistance To help veterans maximize their job search effectiveness Web sites – G.I. Jobs, US Jobs, Military.com, RecruitMilitary, etc. Career One Stop veteran services
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Support Services To help veterans find employment with veteran friendly employers Relationships with local companies looking to hire veterans Veteran friendly company listings from AMVETS Code Career Services Employer List
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Interview Clothing Provided for veterans who need wardrobe assistance Dress for success Look the part First Impressions Most Important
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Housing Assistance Access to Housing Stabilization Specialist for Homeless Veterans Assessed for eligibility in Philadelphia HUD- VASH program Assistance provided with application process Case management available
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Benefits of Hiring Veterans for Employment
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Searching for High Quality & Experienced Employees? Veterans prove an excellent solution! 98% are High School Graduates Over 1/3 have graduated from or attend college Seasoned in leadership roles and managing great responsibilities
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Goal Achievement Mentality Military training provides qualitative advantages It instills strong work ethic and objective oriented mind set Competitive military environment demands winners Graduates from the world’s largest system of professional and technical training schools
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Employer Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans Returning Heroes Tax Credits Short Term Unemployment tax credit for 40% of veteran’s first $6k of wages if collecting unemployment for 4+ weeks Long Term Unemployment tax credit for 40% of veteran’s first $14k of wages if collecting unemployment for 6+ months
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Employer Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans Wounded Warrior Tax Credit First Year From Discharge tax credit for 40% of service connected disabled veteran’s first $12k of wages Long Term Unemployment tax credit for 40% of service connected disabled veteran’s first $24k of wages if collecting unemployment for 6+ months
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