Find veteran employment programs in Arizona. Career centers, hiring preferences, job training, military skills translation, and employer resources for Arizona veterans seeking civilian careers.
53 verified employment resources serving Arizona. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Flagstaff area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Flagstaff veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Prescott-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Glendale area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Glendale area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Scottsdale area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Scottsdale-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Scottsdale veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Chandler area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Mesa area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Mesa area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Mesa veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Tucson veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Phoenix-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Flagstaff veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Glendale-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Scottsdale-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Chandler veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Mesa-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Mesa veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Tucson-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Tucson veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Phoenix veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Arizona veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services administers Arizona-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Arizona's growing economy offers strong employment opportunities for veterans, with major employers in defense, healthcare, technology, and construction actively seeking to hire those with military experience. The state has implemented veteran hiring preferences for state government positions and supports a network of career centers, job training programs, and transition assistance specifically for veterans.
This guide covers every major employment resource available to Arizona veterans, from resume building and skills translation to apprenticeships, entrepreneurship programs, and employer connections.
Arizona's workforce development system, Arizona@Work, provides specialized employment services for veterans at One-Stop Career Centers throughout the state. Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists provide intensive career counseling, job placement, and follow-up services. Veterans receive priority of service at all Arizona@Work locations.
Locations: Career centers in Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Flagstaff, Yuma, and over 40 other Arizona cities. Find your nearest center at arizonaatwork.com.
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families operates the Be Connected program, which connects veterans with employment services, mentorship, and community resources. Their Employment Navigator program provides personalized job search assistance and employer connections specifically for Arizona veterans.
Veterans with service-connected disabilities who face barriers to employment may qualify for VR&E services including career counseling, resume development, job training, education, and job placement. The Phoenix VA Regional Office's VR&E division serves all Arizona veterans. Contact them at (602) 627-3311.
Arizona provides hiring preferences for veterans in state government positions. Veterans receive 5 preference points added to competitive exam scores, and disabled veterans receive 10 points. Eligible veterans must have served on active duty and received an honorable or general discharge. Apply through the State of Arizona Human Resources Division at azstatejobs.gov.
Veterans' Preference applies to all federal jobs in Arizona, including positions at Luke Air Force Base, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Fort Huachuca, and federal agencies. Additional federal hiring authorities include the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) and 30% or More Disabled Veteran authority. Search federal jobs at usajobs.gov.
Arizona supports veteran apprenticeship programs through the Department of Economic Security. Veterans can use GI Bill benefits to receive a housing allowance while completing registered apprenticeships in trades including construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and manufacturing. Check apprenticeship.gov for Arizona listings.
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services helps veterans translate their military occupational specialties to civilian job requirements. Arizona also recognizes many military-earned professional certifications and licenses, expediting the credential-transfer process for veterans entering civilian careers in healthcare, aviation, commercial driving, and other fields.
Arizona's SBDC network provides free business counseling to veteran entrepreneurs. The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) serving Arizona offers specialized training, mentorship, and resources for veteran-owned businesses. Programs include Boots to Business, a startup training program available to transitioning service members.
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Arizona District Office provides loans, government contracting assistance, and mentoring through the SCORE program. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) receive contracting preferences for federal procurement.
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