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CACI International Inc. enjoys the No. 15 spot on the 2012 GI Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employers listing. It is celebrating its 50th year in business, and sustains an exceptional record of success by providing professional services and information technology solutions needed to prevail in the areas of defense, intelligence, homeland security, and IT modernization and government transformation. The company has openings all over the country, and the goal and mission from its CEO is to help as many disabled veterans and wounded warriors as possible. Whether they work for CACI or are helped to find meaningful careers at other organizations, the goal is simple: CACI wants to assist in any way they can. Click here for more information.
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Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified veterans to fill more than 500 telehealth clinical technician positions nationwide. Telehealth work involves providing care in an environment where the patient and care provider are not in the same location. Veteran status earns people the opportunity to apply for VA for Vets positions through excepted appointments.

Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces is sponsored by the Department of Defense, and links employers with America's veterans. For employers to be able to access information, people must register, fill out the profile and post their resumes. There are also regional program support managers affiliated with the program who can provide additional assistance if needed.

Amazon Fulfillment Services is dedicated to hiring veterans and more specifically, wounded warriors. Click here for more information.

Helmets to Hardhats recognizes the supreme sacrifice veterans have made for this country. Its wounded warrior program provides the tools, information and community that will help veterans gain careers in the building and construction trades. Disabled veterans may apply for and demonstrate their ability to perform any job listed on the Helmets to Hardhats website; however, the wounded warrior program lists construction careers that employers have specifically identified as potentially suitable for disabled veterans.

RecruitMilitary is a veteran-owned company dedicated to helping American veterans achieve their dreams: education, veteran jobs and civilian careers, new business and franchise ownership, training, and much more.

The Military-Civilian website provides a direct link to companies that are hiring. Veterans can find a match for their skill sets and desired location worldwide. Also, veterans can view current career opportunities by visiting the website without logging in.
tabCareer Fairs 
The VetJobs Virtual Career Fair is now live for transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve, veterans and their family members to pre-register and to post their resumes before the official launch May 1.

This fair runs May 1 to 15.

VetJobs is in the process of loading employers and their job postings which will be available May 1. Pre-register now by visiting www.workplacediversity.com/veteransconnect.

People can post a resume early and visit the website often to see the new employers and the jobs they have posted. Participating employers will be downloading and reviewing resumes starting May 1.


National CareerFairs has a comprehensive  listings of career fairs throughout the country. The website also offers advice on a how to get the most out of attending a career fair.

If you know of any Job Fairs, please contact us.
afwounded.warrior@randolph.af.mil
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tabAmerica's Heroes at Work 
America's Heroes at Work
U.S. Department of Labor project that focuses on the employment challenges of returning service members living with traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Employment Training Tool
Introducing the America's Heroes at Work online training tool. This interactive e-learning module is designed to educate managers, human resource professionals and co-workers about traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder in the workplace.

Employer Tool Kit
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of a new online toolkit to guide employers through the process for hiring veterans. The free toolkit is designed to assist and educate employers who have made the proactive decision to include veterans and wounded warriors in their recruitment and hiring initiatives.

tabSpouse Employment Resources 
Military Spouse Corporate Career Network.  The MSCCN is a non-profit corporate direct hire program. This site provides career opportunities and job portability for military spouses, war-wounded military members, and caregivers of the war wounded.

Milspouse.org.  This site offers a great resource library for military spouse employment, education, and relocation information.

National Military Family Association.   This site provides resources and support to spouses and children of military members. It offers a wealth of spouse employment information to include the federal hiring process, military spouse preference, federal internships, and more.
tabVA Employment 
The mission of the Veterans Employment Coordination Service is to: Attract, recruit, and hire veterans into Veterans Affairs, particularly severely injured veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan; help ensure that managers and supervisors are thoroughly aware of special authorities to hire veterans; and open opportunities to veteran employment and ensure that veterans are able to successfully enter VA's workforce. For more information, click here.

Veterans Affairs offers employment opportunities in various career fields and locations.  Search options are available for the general public, VA employees, and status-eligible candidates. For VA job opportunities, click here.

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