Phoenix, Arizona veteran employment help: priority of service, hiring preferences, VR&E training, and free job placement near you.
Phoenix (population 1,608,139) is one of the larger metros in Arizona, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Phoenix is delivered through Phoenix VA Health Care System. This page lists verified employment resources filtered to Phoenix, plus the broader Arizona guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Arizona offers several practical paths to work if you are a veteran: priority service through Arizona@Work career centers, intensive help from DVOP and LVER staff, hiring preference for Arizona state jobs, federal veterans’ preference, VA Veteran Readiness and Employment for veterans with service-connected disabilities, and apprenticeship, college, and small-business support.
If you need help now, start with either your nearest Arizona@Work center or Be Connected at 1-866-429-8387. If your disability is making work harder, call the Phoenix VA Regional Office VR&E division at (602) 627-3311 or the VA benefits hotline at 800-827-1000. The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services at 1-602-255-3373 can also help you sort out where to begin.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Phoenix 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 Phoenix-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Phoenix 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 Phoenix veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.
Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Phoenix-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
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.
These Arizona programs are not based in Phoenix but accept residents.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Flagstaff-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Flagstaff 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 Prescott 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 Scottsdale area.
Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Mesa-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Prescott area.
Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Glendale-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 Chandler area.
SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Arizona employment guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Phoenix are typically served by Phoenix VA Health Care System. Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.
