Veterans Employment Representative

Also called: DVOP Specialist, LVER (Local Veterans Employment Representative)

Works at state job centers helping veterans, especially those with barriers, find good jobs.

A day in the life

Veteran employment reps translate military experience into resumes, connect vets with employers, and help those facing homelessness or disability get work.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$52k
High
$72k

State pay. Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Usually a veteran; bachelor's helpful; National Veterans' Training Institute courses.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Military, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Human Resources, Social Work.

Outlook

Growing about average. Federally funded in every state.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Job-matching AI handles routine searches; helping vets with real barriers stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Psychology, English composition.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1012.

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