Samantha Santiago is an Army Veteran and active-duty military spouse. She is dedicated to using her experience to articulate the challenges faced by military families and Veterans. Here are her insights on continuing service.
Many Veterans and transitioning service members share a desire for camaraderie, the urge to work for a common purpose, and a responsibility toward others that continues as they pursue careers in the civilian workforce.
The transition is not without its challenges.
Through federal employment at VA, Veterans can find ways to continue making an impact and serving the nation. Whether starting a career after military service or seeking career growth and advancement opportunities, VA offers more than just a job.
As an employer, we have created an environment where Veterans can continue their mission of service. VA also invests in professional growth, mentorship, leadership development and educational opportunities for Veteran employees, helping to ensure that Veterans like you can transition successfully, develop new career skills and build long-term, fulfilling careers at VA.
For Veterans, the Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program (VMSTEP) is available to provide guidance, resources and support to help you secure VA employment.
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To learn more about why Veterans come to work at VA, and how you can find your own path that embraces your unique military experience, visit VA Careers now.
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I work at The Richard Roudebush VA in Indianapolis. I’ve been waiting on a Peer Support Specialist job to post. I have struggled to get my certification and now can’t seem to find any openings.
I’m a veteran with 90% disability. My daughter she goes with me to many VA functions, she wishes to be an art therapist, she often helps me to get my stuff setup. She just finished getting her bachelor’s degree in art design, she looks forward to continuing her studies to become an art therapist with a masters degree from NYU…Wishing to know if there is a internship program that she may volunteer?
I hope the presumed 10 point preference is non applicable…as a 50% (CPS) Disabled VET equipped with a “Federal Service Reinstatement Eligible Status”; 25 years of experience; 2 official foreign language qualifiers from DLI; a TS clearance; VRA and VEOA Appointment eligible status; as a VA Training Enrollee and a Master’s degree at the time…I was refused by the GOV employment apparatus through USAJOBS at the GS-7 and GS-12/14 level over 40 times and can prove it! Good luck!
When it comes to jobs in the Atlanta area, Atlanta HCS and VISN 7 only advertise to internal VA employees. People on the outside don’t get a chance to even apply. On the rare occasion when the do advertise to merit and the public, I am told the still default back to the VA employees list first and don’t even look at the other applications.
Hello Greg
I work at the phoenix va and have searched repeatedly for positions in Atlanta on usa jobs their may be some truth to what your stating since its rare to even see a job listed for the Atlanta v a system