Hiring Our Heroes - Warren
MIU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Warren-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Veteran Employment Resources in Michigan
Find veteran employment resources in Michigan. State hiring preferences, career counseling, job training, and transition assistance for Michigan veterans.
Verified employment help in Michigan: who to call
40 verified employment resources serving Michigan. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Hiring Our Heroes - Lansing
MIU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Lansing-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Hiring Our Heroes - Ann Arbor
MIU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Ann Arbor-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Detroit American Job Center - Veterans Services
MIDepartment of Labor American Job Center serving Detroit veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
VA Careers & Employment Resources for Michigan Veterans
MICareer counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Michigan veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - Warren
MIVocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Warren veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Student Veterans of America - Flint Chapter
MIStudent Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Flint area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Student Veterans of America - Lansing Chapter
MIStudent Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Lansing area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Lansing Veterans Upward Bound
MIDepartment of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Lansing-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Lansing Community College Veterans Resource Center
MIVeterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Lansing area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Grand Rapids Veterans Upward Bound
MIDepartment of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Grand Rapids-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Grand Rapids Community College Veterans Resource Center
MIVeterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Grand Rapids area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - Grand Rapids
MIVocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Grand Rapids veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Detroit Veterans Upward Bound
MIDepartment of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Detroit-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Detroit Community College Veterans Resource Center
MIVeterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Detroit area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
How employment help works in Michigan
Veterans bring exceptional skills to the civilian workforce — leadership, discipline, technical expertise, and the ability to perform under pressure. Michigan, home to approximately 550,000 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 Michigan.
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 Michigan. 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 Michigan veterans with service-connected disabilities who face employment barriers. Contact the VA Regional Office serving Michigan to apply.
Michigan Employment Resources
Michigan provides veterans' preference in state civil service hiring. Michigan Works! career centers have veteran specialists. Selfridge ANGB, Fort Custer, and multiple defense contractors provide employment. Michigan's auto industry actively recruits veterans
Skills Translation & Licensing
Michigan 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 MVAA 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 Michigan for details.
Key Resources
- VA Careers: VA for Vets at vaforvets.va.gov
- Federal Jobs: usajobs.gov (Veterans' Preference applies)
- MVAA: Contact for state employment resources
- DOL Veterans Services: 1-866-487-2365
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Michigan offer veterans' hiring preference?
- Michigan provides veterans' preference in state civil service hiring. Veterans' Preference also applies to all federal jobs.
- What employment programs are available for disabled veterans in Michigan?
- 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 Michigan?
- Use the VA Military Skills Translator at va.gov or O*NET to map military experience to civilian careers. Michigan has also taken steps to recognize military credentials for state licensing.
- Where can I get job training in Michigan?
- 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 MVAA for specific programs.
- How do I start a business as a veteran in Michigan?
- 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 Michigan.
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