Austin, Texas veteran employment help: priority of service, hiring preferences, VR&E training, and free job placement near you.
Austin (population 961,855) is one of the larger metros in Texas, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Austin is delivered through Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. This page lists verified employment resources filtered to Austin, plus the broader Texas guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Texas has one of the strongest economies in the nation, and the state actively recruits veterans into its workforce across defense, energy, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. With the Texas Veterans Commission's dedicated employment services, state hiring preferences, and a vast network of career centers and training programs, Texas veterans have excellent pathways to rewarding civilian careers.
This guide covers every major employment resource available to Texas veterans, from the Texas Veterans Commission's career advisors and Workforce Solutions offices to VA vocational rehabilitation, apprenticeships, and veteran entrepreneurship programs.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Austin-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Austin 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 Austin-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
These Texas programs are not based in Austin but accept residents.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Killeen area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Dallas 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 Dallas-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Killeen-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving El Paso-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the El Paso area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Fort Worth area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the San Antonio area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
