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Veteran Employment Resources in Kansas
Find veteran employment resources in Kansas. State hiring preferences, career counseling, job training, and transition assistance for Kansas veterans.
Veterans bring exceptional skills to the civilian workforce — leadership, discipline, technical expertise, and the ability to perform under pressure. Kansas, home to approximately 190,000 veterans, offers a robust network of employment resources to help service members transition to meaningful civilian careers.
This guide covers federal and state employment programs, hiring preferences, career counseling, training opportunities, and veteran-friendly employers in Kansas.
Federal Employment Programs
American Job Centers & DVOP/LVER
The Department of Labor funds Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVERs) at career centers across Kansas. These specialists provide intensive career counseling, job placement, and follow-up services. Veterans receive priority of service at all federally funded employment programs.
VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E)
Chapter 31 VR&E provides career counseling, resume development, job training, education, and job placement for Kansas veterans with service-connected disabilities who face employment barriers. Contact the VA Regional Office serving Kansas to apply.
Kansas Employment Resources
Kansas provides veterans' preference in state hiring. KANSASWORKS has dedicated veteran services. Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, and McConnell AFB provide transition assistance. The state's aviation and agriculture industries recruit veterans
Skills Translation & Licensing
Kansas has taken steps to recognize military credentials and training for civilian licensing. Veterans with military occupational specialties in healthcare, commercial driving, aviation, and other regulated fields should contact the KCVA for assistance with credential recognition.
Veteran Entrepreneurship
The SBA's Office of Veterans Business Development provides resources including Boots to Business training, Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs), and SCORE mentoring. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) receive federal contracting preferences. Contact your nearest SBA office in Kansas for details.
Key Resources
- VA Careers: VA for Vets at vaforvets.va.gov
- Federal Jobs: usajobs.gov (Veterans' Preference applies)
- KCVA: Contact for state employment resources
- DOL Veterans Services: 1-866-487-2365
Employment Resources in Kansas
Kansas Military and Veterans Family Support Program
KSSupport services for military and veteran families in Kansas including counseling and family readiness programs.
Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs
KSKansas state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.
Kansas Department of Commerce Veterans Services
KSEmployment and training services for Kansas veterans including job placement and career counseling.
Kansas Legal Services Veterans Project
KSFree civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Kansas.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
KSState housing finance agency providing mortgage assistance, rental programs, and housing resources for Kansas residents including veterans.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Kansas offer veterans' hiring preference?
- Kansas provides veterans' preference in state hiring. Veterans' Preference also applies to all federal jobs.
- What employment programs are available for disabled veterans in Kansas?
- VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) provides career counseling, training, and job placement for veterans with service-connected disabilities. DVOP specialists at career centers provide intensive services for disabled veterans.
- How do I translate my military skills to civilian jobs in Kansas?
- Use the VA Military Skills Translator at va.gov or O*NET to map military experience to civilian careers. Kansas has also taken steps to recognize military credentials for state licensing.
- Where can I get job training in Kansas?
- Options include VR&E, GI Bill-funded training, apprenticeships, state career center programs, and community college certificate programs. Contact your local career center or the KCVA for specific programs.
- How do I start a business as a veteran in Kansas?
- The SBA offers Boots to Business training, SCORE mentoring, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses receive federal contracting preferences. Contact your local SBA office in Kansas.
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