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'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.
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.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for Arizona veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.
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.
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.
