Find veteran employment programs in North Carolina. NCWorks career centers, Fort Liberty transition services, NC4ME hiring events, military skills translation, and job resources for NC veterans.
46 verified employment resources serving North Carolina. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Durham area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Durham veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Asheville veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Winston-Salem-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 Durham-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Durham 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 Greensboro veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Raleigh-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Raleigh 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 Charlotte veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Asheville 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 Durham 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 Durham-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Greensboro 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Raleigh veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Charlotte area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Employment and training services for North Carolina veterans including job placement and career counseling.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for North Carolina veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Fayetteville veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Charlotte area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Charlotte veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
North Carolina's economy offers diverse employment opportunities for veterans, with strong sectors in defense, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. The state's major military installations — Fort Liberty, Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, and Seymour Johnson AFB — produce thousands of transitioning service members annually, and North Carolina has built a robust employment support infrastructure to help them find meaningful civilian careers.
This guide covers veteran employment resources across North Carolina, from NCWorks career centers and NC4ME hiring events to installation-based transition programs and entrepreneurship support. With over 750,000 veterans in the state, employers actively seek military talent.
North Carolina's workforce development system, NCWorks, provides specialized services for veterans at career centers across the state. Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists offer intensive career counseling for veterans with significant barriers to employment. Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVERs) develop employer relationships and job opportunities specifically for veterans. All veterans receive priority of service at NCWorks locations.
Find your nearest NCWorks center at ncworks.gov or call (919) 707-1150.
NC4ME is a public-private partnership that hosts hiring events connecting transitioning service members and veterans directly with employers. NC4ME events are held at military installations and communities throughout North Carolina, featuring employers who have committed to hiring veterans. The program has connected thousands of veterans with employment opportunities since its inception.
Fort Liberty operates one of the Army's largest TAP programs, providing comprehensive transition services to separating and retiring soldiers. Services include pre-separation counseling, resume workshops, job fairs, career skills programs, and employer connections. The Career Skills Program (CSP) allows soldiers to participate in apprenticeships and internships during their last 180 days of service.
The Marine Corps Transition Readiness program at Camp Lejeune provides transition planning, employment workshops, and career counseling for transitioning Marines. The program includes mandatory and optional workshops covering personal finance, career exploration, resume writing, and interview skills.
Veterans with service-connected disabilities can access VR&E (Chapter 31) for career counseling, job training, resume development, and job placement. The VR&E office at the Winston-Salem VA Regional Office serves North Carolina veterans. Contact them at 1-800-827-1000 for an appointment.
North Carolina provides veterans' preference in state government hiring. Eligible veterans receive preference points in the competitive hiring process. The NC Office of State Human Resources manages state employment and can advise on veteran preference policies. Apply for state positions at governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina.
North Carolina supports veteran entrepreneurs through the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) network, SBA resources, and the Boots to Business program at military installations. The NC Military Business Center connects veteran-owned businesses with government contracting opportunities, leveraging North Carolina's significant defense spending.
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