Mass Vets Advisor

The Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS) is an agency that works to enable all veterans, transitioning service members, & military spouses to reach their full potential in the workplace. VETS provides them with employment resources, protects their employment rights, & promotes employment opportunities. To learn about the various programs & opportunities offered by VETS visit the link above. You can contact the Boston office by calling: (617) 626-6699

VeteransPlus programs are designed by & delivered by veterans to provide practical financial solutions geared to real life circumstances of current & former military personnel. Some provided services include: - Military & Veterans Family Outreach - 1 on 1 Personalized Phone Coaching - Pro Bono Financial Planning Advice To learn more or register for their programs visit the link above.

Veterans can continue their education by using part of their military pay to help cover the cost of school. Find out if you can get benefits through the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)—a $2-to-$1 government-match program for educational assistance, by visiting the link above. You can also call the VA's Education Call Center at 888-442-4551, or find a regional VA office by visiting: va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benefits

VETRN offers their free of tuition “Streetwise MBA program”, with the six-month program based on a course in strategic business planning, business cash flow & financial management, & is a collaboration with Interise, the developer of the highly successful, award winning “StreetWise MBA” program. Learn more about the program by visiting the link above or emailing info@vetrn.org.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans & military service members from the active, guard, & reserve forces. The groups has numerous chapters throughout the country, with their mission being to advocate & care for veterans & their families. Visit the link about to learn more about the VFW in Massachusetts & to join a local chapter. You can also contact them directly: Call: (617) 727-2612 Email: adj@ma.vfwwebmail.com

The Veterans Health Administration Office of Rural Health (ORH) conducts, coordinates, promotes, & disseminates research on issues that affect the nearly five million Veterans who reside in rural communities. ORH aims to break down the barriers separating rural vets from quality care. To learn about their programs & research visit the link above, or call the New England office at: (843) 214-6743

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is a veteran organization whose goals are to promote & support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans; creating a new identity for this generation of veterans, & to change public perception of Vietnam veterans. The VVA has chapters around the country, & are active advocates both in local communities & in Washington D.C. For info on the VVA or to find a local chapter near you visit the link above.

Volunteers of America Massachusetts (VOAMASS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those most in need. The group operates integrated behavioral health care & veteran services focusing on: - transitional & permanent housing - vocational counseling - employment training - substance use & mental health treatment - coordinated case management For info or to apply for services visit the link above. You can also contact VOAMASS by phone at: (617) 522-8086

Massachusetts citizens who are in the military or overseas can vote in all elections. Citizens deployed, stationed outside of the state, or living overseas have their right to vote protected by the Uniformed & Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. If you are a military or overseas voter, you are exempt from voter registration requirements in Massachusetts. In order to get your ballot you need to submit an absentee ballot application. To learn more about the process visit the link above.

WOTC is a Federal tax credit incentive that employers may receive for hiring individuals from certain groups who have consistently faced barriers to employment.