Find veteran employment resources in Oregon. State hiring preferences, career counseling, job training, and transition assistance for Oregon veterans.
4 verified employment resources serving Oregon. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs administers Oregon-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for Oregon veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Oregon veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
Employment and training services for Oregon veterans including job placement and career counseling.
Veterans bring exceptional skills to the civilian workforce — leadership, discipline, technical expertise, and the ability to perform under pressure. Oregon, home to approximately 300,000 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 Oregon.
The Department of Labor funds Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVERs) at career centers across Oregon. These specialists provide intensive career counseling, job placement, and follow-up services. Veterans receive priority of service at all federally funded employment programs.
Chapter 31 VR&E provides career counseling, resume development, job training, education, and job placement for Oregon veterans with service-connected disabilities who face employment barriers. Contact the VA Regional Office serving Oregon to apply.
Oregon provides veterans' preference in state hiring. Oregon Employment Department has veteran representatives. ODVA provides a veteran entrepreneurship program. Oregon's tech industry (Intel, Nike, et al.) actively recruits veterans
Oregon 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 ODVA for assistance with credential recognition.
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 Oregon for details.
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