Roanoke, Virginia veteran employment help: priority of service, hiring preferences, VR&E training, and free job placement near you.
Roanoke (population 100,011) is one of the larger metros in Virginia, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Roanoke is delivered through Salem VA Medical Center. This page lists verified employment resources filtered to Roanoke, plus the broader Virginia guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Virginia has several practical ways to help you get back to work, change careers, or train for a better job. The fastest starting points are usually the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia Employment Commission Veterans Services, and, if you have a service-connected disability that affects work, Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31).
If you need guidance right away, call the Virginia Department of Veterans Services at 1-804-786-0286. They can help connect you to Virginia Values Veterans employers, transition support, and other employment resources across the Commonwealth.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Roanoke 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 Roanoke-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Roanoke veterans.
Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
These Virginia programs are not based in Roanoke but accept residents.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Newport News 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 Newport News-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Newport News 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 Alexandria-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 Arlington-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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.
Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Richmond-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Roanoke and the surrounding Virginia area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Virginia employment guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Roanoke are typically served by Salem VA Medical Center. Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.
