1. Many service members made sacrifices to protect the values that we in the United States hold sacred. Express your appreciation and consider a veteran when hiring for your next position.

4.  WOTC Program Has Been Extended Through August 31, 2011 General WOTC Amounts  $2,400 for Vet Hire  $4800 for New Disabled Veteran Hire  $9000 for Vet TANF Recipient  To learn more about the WOTC program contact: www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptaxwww.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax or contact the WOTC Coordinator at 916-227-5153 www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax

5. 1. Complete page 1 of IRS Form 8850, Pre- Screening Notice and Certificate Request by the date of the job offer 2. Complete a Dept. of Labor form ETA 9061 if the new hire has not been given an ETA9062 by Vocational Rehab or a participating agency 3. Mail the signed and dated IRS and ETA forms to the respective state workforce agency no later than 28 days after the new hire begins work.

6.  VR&E will pay a percentage of the veterans salary until they reach journeyman level.  VR&E will also pay for any necessary tools.  The employer is also eligible for a federal tax credit for hiring an individual who participated in a vocational rehabilitation program.  http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/emp_resources.htm http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/emp_resources.htm

7.  Provides vocational rehab services to veterans with service-connected disabilities  Transition training from military service to civilian employment  Job services and assistance after training

8.  Program participants are mature, motivated and disciplined workers  Program participants are pre-screened for your specific employment needs  Program participants have been proven to be reliable, dependable, and able to perform in stressful situations  Program participants are dedicated team players