Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (veterans.ny.gov), checked Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Priority service for veterans at New York State Career CentersVeterans who served on Active Duty in the United States Armed Forces.
- Jobs for Veterans State Grant ProgramVeterans with a service-connected disability, certain young veterans, Vietnam Era veterans, recently separated unemployed veterans, or veterans facing major barriers to employment.
- Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs)Employers looking for assistance to hire Veterans or have Veterans see their job listings.
- Veterans with Disabilities Employment Program (55-c)Qualified wartime era Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%.
- Veterans Benefits Advisors consultationsVeterans who need assistance or want to learn more about benefits and services they may be eligible for.
Eligibility
If you are a Veteran with a disability caused or worsened by your military service. If you are a Veteran between the ages of 18 and 24. New York State’s Veterans with Disabilities Employment Program (55-c) authorizes up to 500 positions to be filled with qualified wartime era Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (veterans.ny.gov), checked Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Contact a New York State Career Center staff member at 1-888-4-NYSDOL to learn about job and training help for Veterans.
- Ask about priority of service and available jobs or training for which you are eligible and qualified.
- If you may qualify, find your local Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP) to access employment services.
- Meet with the DVOP for services such as assessments, an employment plan, job referrals, training referrals, and resume or interview help.
- If you need broader benefits guidance, call 1-888-838-7697 to speak with a Veterans Benefits Advisor, schedule a phone or video consultation online, or find a Services Office near you.
What to expect
The page says the New York State Department of Labor will serve eligible Active Duty Veterans first by the next available staff member and give first priority to jobs or training for which they are eligible and qualified. The program's site lists DVOP services including comprehensive assessments, individual employment plans, referrals, and resume and interview preparation assistance.
Contact
- Serves all of New York
Next step
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Source: New York State Department of Veterans' Services, the official New York state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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