VR&E recognizes the service and commitment of military spouses
On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, VR&E would like to express our gratitude to the husbands and wives that support their loved one's military careers.
Borne the Battle #230: Benefits Breakdown, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)
This week’s Benefits Breakdown episode of Borne the Battle explores the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) service with its Executive Director and Navy Veteran William Streitberger.
More career opportunities for Veterans, thanks to VR&E and DoL MOA
VETS prepares Veterans, Service members and spouses for meaningful careers. It provides eligible participants with resources and expertise, protects their employment rights and promotes their employment opportunities.
VR&E announces national deployment of electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA)
VA's Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is deploying its electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA) to the national stage. e-VA is an artificial intelligence platform, providing modern, streamlined and responsive customer service support to VR&E's Veterans. Importantly, it automates routine administrative activities for VR&E Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC) and staff.
VR&E gets a new name, focuses on readiness
One of VA's oldest benefits – Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) – is now the Veteran Readiness and Employment Service. The service office will remain abbreviated VR&E, but the new name reemphasizes VBA's mission to encourage, promote and support transitioning and service-connected disabled Veterans’ employment goals.
VR&E pilots the Electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA)
e-VA is an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant which allows service members and Veterans to schedule and reschedule VR&E appointments, text and email their VR&E counselor, and submit documentation.
VR&E makes a difference one Veteran at a time
On this National Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day (March 22), Army Veteran David Norman shares his success story, how his Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC), Desiree Dial, made a difference in his life.
Army Veteran uses VR&E to attend NASA Scholars Program
Army Veteran Jason Brown used VA's VR&E to attend NASA's Aerospace Scholars program.
VR&E supports National Disability Employment Awareness Month
VBA's VR&E service held a Facebook Town Hall in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) on October 17. The event highlighted the many ways VR&E assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities and employment barriers with their careers – including preparation, job searching, and career maintenance.
Calling all Veteran job seekers!
Calling all Veteran job seekers: VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is proud to announce its very first Veterans’ Virtual Career Fair on Friday, July 30, 2021!
Veteran Orientation Express increases understanding and enhances the Veteran experience
Veteran Orientation Express is a web-based tool and series of videos that are designed to increase understanding of the VR&E program.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Spina Bifida Awareness Month
October is particularly meaningful for VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service: it's a time to bring extra attention to National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and Spina Bifida Awareness Month.
