Internships and Employment Opportunities

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Veteran Internships

This section contains information on Veteran-specific internships and resources for finding an internship for yourself.

Go Government

The GoGovernment Federal Internship Finder, a tool created by the Partnership for Public Service, centralizes information on federal internship and entry-level opportunities for students and recent graduates, simplifying the search for government jobs.

More information about Go Government

Hiring our Heroes

Hiring Our Heroes offers various fellowship and internship programs (6-12 weeks, connecting service members, spouses, and caregivers with companies for experiential learning and potential employment, providing professional training and networking opportunities. Programs are available for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers.

More information on Hiring Our Heroes

Apprenticeship USA

This webpage provides information for service members and veterans seeking apprenticeships, detailing various programs like USMAP and DoD Skillbridge, GI Bill benefits for an apprenticeship, resources for veterans with disabilities or housing instability, and success stories of veterans who benefited from apprenticeships.

More information about Apprenticeship USA

Microsoft Veteran Internships

Microsoft offers internships, full-time roles, and development programs for student veterans and military personnel, emphasizing opportunities in STEM and highlighting the value of military experience in tech careers. 

More information on Microsoft Veteran Internships

SimplyHired

SimplyHired lists numerous internship opportunities in Portland, OR, spanning various fields like IT, marketing, construction, and social work, with varying salary ranges and requirements.

More information on SimplyHired

Defense Intelligence Agency

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) offers various career opportunities for veterans, including a Wounded Warrior Program (WWP) providing internships and flexible schedules to aid recovery and transition into the workforce, and additional programs and resources linked to the broader Intelligence Community Wounded Warrior Program (ICWWP).

More information on DIA

Soldier's Angels

Soldiers' Angels offers veterans paid internships and employment opportunities, providing support in various roles and helping them achieve their professional goals. 

More information on Soldiers Angels

SOS Skill Bridge

The Department of Defense SkillBridge program connects service members with industry partners for career training opportunities across various sectors, searchable by location, industry, and training duration. 

More information on DOD Skill Bridge

National Veteran-Owned Business Association

This organization provides internship and scholarship opportunities specifically designed to help veterans achieve their educational and career goals post-service.

More information on National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)

 


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Veteran Employment Opportunities

This section contains information on Veteran-specific employment and resources for finding a job for yourself.

USAJOBS

Offers Federal employment and resources for vets, including the Veteran Employment Act

More information about USAJOBS for Veterans

 

Hire Heroes USA

Provides job search assistance, career coaching, resume writing, mock interviews, and mentoring for veterans and their spouses. 

More information about Hire Heroes USA

 

Daimler Truck

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is a top manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the U.S., featuring brands like Freightliner Trucks and Detroit Diesel. DTNA offers work environments that are attractive to veterans in engineering, operations, IT, marketing, and sales.

More information about Daimler Truck North America

 

VA Careers

Job opportunities for veterans and their spouses within Veteran Affairs. Jobs include nursing, physicians, mental health, and support jobs. Support jobs include construction trades such as carpenters, A/C, mechanics, painters, gardeners, electricians, housekeepers, police, fire protection, cooks, etc. Job search is exclusively within the VA. 

More information about VA Careers

 

VMSTEP

The Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program (VMSTEP) provides employment searches and training, such as resume writing. Job search is exclusively within the VA.

More information about VMSTEP

 

Recruit Military

Search jobs by industry, such as law enforcement, maintenance, healthcare, government, transportation, retail, engineering, technology, aerospace, construction, finance, etc.

Also, search for job fairs, fine-tune interview skills, and improve resumes. Also, you can search using their military skills translator to find a job that uses similar MOS skills in the civilian sector. 

More information about Recruit Military

 

Hire Our Heroes

Hire Our Heroes (HOH) is a non-profit organization providing veterans with transition assistance, career guidance, and resources to help them successfully integrate into the civilian workforce through workshops, mentoring, and resume/interview preparation.

More information about Hire Our Heroes

 

VetJobs

VetJobs helps military personnel and families with job services globally. They offer job placement assistance, career programs, and support tailored to individual needs. Military Spouse Jobs provides similar services for spouses, caregivers, and military children.

More information about VetJobs

 

Idealist

Idealist is a platform connecting individuals with social impact jobs, volunteer opportunities, and resources for nonprofits and job seekers, offering a wide range of services to facilitate positive change. Can search by organization. Not veteran-specific.

More information about Idealist

 

G.I. Jobs

It offers a job search engine, educational opportunities, and information on veteran-friendly employers and businesses. This site posts anecdotal articles on job industries, which can be read in the magazine or through the app. 

More information about G.I. Jobs

 

Feds Hire Vets

Job search for federal employment. Resources for current federal employees to support carer success. Job search for spouse and family members available.

More information about Feds Hire Vets

 

Career One Stop

Has a job search engine, resume assistance, and interviewing insights. Has information on school programs, scholarships, and certifications. Has resources for veterans, those with criminal convictions, those age 55+, young workers, workers with disabilities, and entry-level workers. Has a “Skill Matcher” to find where you may thrive.

More information about Career One Stop

 

Hire Veterans

Job search for veterans. Has information on job fares and blog articles aimed at job search success.

More information about Hire Veterans

 

Military.com

Search veteran-friendly employers by industry. Upload your resume and create an account. Use their military skills translator. Look up upcoming job fairs. Explore articles written to help with the job hunting process regarding resumes, interviews, etc.

More information about Military.com

 

VetCentral

VetCentral, a DirectEmployers technology, facilitates VEVRAA/JVA compliance by electronically distributing job postings from employers to American Job Centers, connecting veterans with employment opportunities nationwide.

More information about VetCentral

 

American Veteran Jobs

Search for jobs in your zip code. Jobs range in industry and employers. Searches include international jobs. 

More information about American Veteran Jobs

 

RallyPoint

RallyPoint is a social network for service members and veterans, offering peer counseling, job placement, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them thrive in their post-military lives.

More information about RallyPoint

 

Beyond the Uniform

Beyond the Uniform (BTU) is a veteran-focused platform offering a podcast, webinars, and other resources to help military veterans identify, obtain, and thrive in their civilian careers, with overwhelmingly positive user testimonials.

More information about Beyond the Uniform

 

Troops to Energy Jobs

Resources for veterans transitioning into energy careers are available, including career coaches, job boards, and MOS/NEC translators to help match military skills with industry roles.

More information about Troops to Energy Jobs

 

Veterans to Energy Careers

Veterans to Energy Careers (VTEC) helps veterans transition into sustainable energy careers through paid internships, mentorship, and professional development. Their approach combines paid internships, one-on-one mentorship, and professional development

More information about Veterans to Energy Careers

 

Green Veterans

This program focuses on integrating veterans into green jobs and green living, offering trauma resolution, career development for the green industry, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

More information about Green Veterans

 

American Corporate Partners

ACP, a nationwide nonprofit, provides mentorship and career services to veterans and military spouses, boasting high satisfaction rates and a large number of program completions.

More information about American Corporate Partners

 

Code Platoon

Code Platoon offers affordable, GI Bill-approved tech training programs for veterans and military spouses, leading to high-paying software engineering careers with extensive scholarship opportunities and career support.

More information about Code Platoon

 

National Veterans Foundation

The National Veterans Foundation provides a job board with numerous listings for veterans, categorized by state, job category, and type, including full-time, part-time, and remote positions, with various closing dates. 

More information about National Veterans Foundation

 

NPower

NPower offers free tech training and job placement services to under-resourced communities, particularly young adults, women, and military-connected individuals, resulting in significant salary increases and career advancement for its graduates. 

More information about NPower

 

O*Net Military Crosswalk

This webpage from O*NET Online provides a military crosswalk search tool allowing users to find civilian occupation equivalents for military occupational classifications (MOCs) across different branches, offering helpful resources and social media links.

More information about O*NET Military Crosswalk

 

DOD Career Occupational On-Line

The Department of Defense's Career Occupational On-Line (COOL) website helps military personnel, civilians, and employers research military occupations, related credentials, and civilian job equivalents.

More information about Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL)

 

Swords to Plowshares

Swords to Plowshares helps veterans find jobs through job training, resume assistance, interview coaching, and networking with over 100 employers, offering various programs and events, including culinary training, coding boot camps, and job fairs.

More information about Swords to Plowshares

 

Northwest Veterans in Technology

Northwest Veterans in Technology is a supportive community established by military veterans aimed at empowering individuals in technology careers. They provide inclusive professional networking opportunities, career advancement resources, and employer services focused on helping organizations hire and retain veterans and military spouses. The organization also emphasizes connecting people through shared military culture and offers educational pathways to rewarding careers. Veterans, whether transitioning from service or years out, can benefit from their professional support and networking events available on platforms like Meetup.com and LinkedIn. 

Contact: Sean Kelso, Board Member/Executive Director 

Sean.Kelso@nwvit.org 281-413-2643.

More information about Northwest Veterans in Technology

 

Constellation Energy

Constellation Energy, a Fortune 200 company and the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, provides diverse career paths across multiple departments while championing a positive, inclusive work culture and strong commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

More information about Constellation Energy

 

Worksource Oregon

WorkSource Oregon is a statewide partnership with the Oregon Employment Department and state, local, and nonprofit agencies. They provide a variety of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Oregon. 

More information about WorkSource Oregon