Veteran's Priority of Service

At Employment Connection, we are thankful for the service all military veterans and their spouses provide. We look forward to serving each veteran and eligible spouse with comprehensive career services including career coaching, training and scholarship opportunities, job preparation workshops, and job leads and hiring events.
 
 
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Priority of Service for Veterans and Eligible Spouses

  • Veterans receive priority of services for job referrals and training. 
  • Clear entry points into high-growth, high-wage civilian jobs. 

Official Priority of Service Policy

 

 

 

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Dedicated Career Coach

A Career Coach is available to help Veterans: 

  • Understand and build their skills
  • Explore career options
  • Receive referrals to the Employment Connection Partner Network
  • Build a Professional Portfolio

 

Schedule an appointment to get started today!

 

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Job Preparation Workshops

Veterans can attend in-person or Virtual job preparation workshops to gain essential skills and become job-ready.


  • Resume Builder - showcase transferable skills
  • Interview Skills - confidently communicate your strengths
  • Me in 30 Seconds - perfect your personal pitch
  • Social Media - optimize your online presence

Register Here

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Hiring Events and Job Leads

  • Veterans receive priority of service and get early entry to all hiring events hosted by Employment Connection.
  • 24-hour veterans hold on all CalJOBs job postings.

Job Leads

CalJOBS

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Training and Scholarships

  • Access to post-secondary education and training support.
  • Advancement to long-term career pathways. 

Explore training opportunities

 

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Employment Development Department Priority of Service Policy

  • Priority of Service
  • Veteran Service Navigator
  • Dedicated Specialist 

Learn more about EDD services for Veterans