Veterans' Services

Javascript is currently disabled or restricted on your computer. Certain functionalities of this application may be limited.

We are proud to offer Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses. This means that if you served in the military, you will:

Be served first by the next available staff member
Get first priority for jobs and training for which you are eligible and qualified

Do you need more help? E-mail us at VetsAsk@labor.ny.gov

Our Local Veterans' Employment Representatives are specially trained veterans. They can help you in every area of your job search, including:

As of November 7, 2011, all qualifying Post-9/11 veterans are eligible to receive a “Gold Card.” Information on this new initiative can be found on the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) website at http://www.dol.gov/vets/goldcard.html or by contacting your Local Veterans' Employment Representative.

My Next Move for Veterans - Allows veterans to search for current jobs in specific industries, in similar situations to their military experience, or based on their own interests
eBenefits - A service of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. Gives answers to questions about available benefits and how veterans can apply

Vet Central - New York's Job Bank, which serves Veterans
Vet Success - Resources include: tips on job applications, resumes and interviews
FedsHireVets - Your Source for Federal Employment Information. Find jobs using USAJOBS Search.
VA Job Bank - Upstate NY
VA Job Bank - National
Military.com - Options include: search jobs, use the "military skills translator," network with veterans, attend a career expo, etc.
Career One Stop - Career Planning, training and job search resource for Veterans and transitioning service members
New York State Civil Service Jobs (Searchable)
New York State Civil Service Jobs by Agency
Local Civil Service Jobs
Workers with Disabilities Program (55-b/c) – Under New York State Civil Service Law, Section 55-b authorizes the New York State Civil Service Commission to designate up to 1,200 positions in the non-competitive class for qualified people with disabilities. Section 55-c authorizes the designation of up to 300 positions in the non-competitive class for qualified wartime veterans with disabilities.

Ways to file:

Know your rights about employee eligibility and job entitlement, employer obligations, benefits and remedies under this Act.
Learn how to file a claim.