Buffalo, New York veteran employment help: priority of service, hiring preferences, VR&E training, and free job placement near you.
Buffalo (population 278,349) is one of the larger metros in New York, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Buffalo is delivered through VA Western New York Healthcare System (Buffalo). This page lists verified employment resources filtered to Buffalo, plus the broader New York guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
New York's diverse economy spans finance, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and government, offering strong employment opportunities for veterans with military experience. The state has implemented veteran hiring preferences for state government positions and supports a robust network of career centers, job training programs, and transition assistance designed specifically for veterans.
This guide covers every major employment resource available to New York veterans, from resume building and skills translation to apprenticeships, entrepreneurship programs, and direct employer connections. Whether you're newly separated or looking for a career change, New York has programs to help you succeed.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Buffalo veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Buffalo 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 Buffalo area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Buffalo-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Buffalo veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Buffalo-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
These New York programs are not based in Buffalo but accept residents.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for New York veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for New York veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Brooklyn-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 Albany-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Albany 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 Syracuse 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 Rochester veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the New York area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
