Veteran Employment
We offer employment support for current members of the military, Veterans and their spouses. We help transitioning service members to translate their valuable military experience into language the private sector understands on their resume and help spouses obtain local licensing and certifications.
How can we help?
Job search
We can assist with your job search by helping you translate your military experience into language the private sector understands. You can also attend one of our resume writing workshops specific for military members and Veterans. Create an account or sign in at jobs.utah.gov to access our resume builder tool or to register for a workshop. We have additional tools, worksheets, forms and a Smart Start guide available to help you with every step of your job search.
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Meet with a Veteran specialist
Veteran specialists are available to meet with you one-on-one and help you explore career options, connect to Veteran-friendly employers, search for jobs and find short-term training and education opportunities. All of our Veteran specialists are Veterans themselves so they understand the challenges you may face when transitioning to the civilian workforce. If a Veteran specialist is not available, one of our subject matter experts will assist you. Come to the nearest office today.
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Accelerated Credentialing to Employment (ACE)
If you are a Veteran, military member or spouse, our ACE program can pay for short-term training that leads to a certificate or license. As a military spouse, you may have certifications or licenses that are necessary to work in your field, but those don’t carry over from state to state. We can help with local licensing and certifications so that your career can be portable while you are stationed in Utah.
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Access our job search tools
Step 1
Create a Utah ID or sign in to your account
From jobs.utah.gov select ‘Sign in’ and ‘my Job Search’ in the upper right corner.
Step 2
Search for jobs
To get the best job matches, complete your profile. Select ‘Menu’ and ‘Profile’ and then follow the prompts about your interests and skills and upload your resume. Make sure to indicate that you are a Veteran or military member and add your military work experience. Once your profile is complete, you will see recommended jobs on your Dashboard. You can view descriptions, mark your favorites and apply for opportunities. Veteran-friendly employers are identified by a red and blue star in their job postings.
Step 3
Receive priority service at our job centers
When you come to the nearest employment center, tell them you’re a Veteran and you’ll receive priority assistance. We can help you update your resume, help you access Veteran benefits and connect you to job opportunities. You can also access our resume builder, job preparation tools and register for job search strategy workshops and virtual job fairs on our website. Once logged in, select ‘my Job Search’ and ‘Activities’ from the menu to see the options.
If you are a Veteran, military member or spouse, we provide priority service to you at all of our employment centers. Just say, “I’m a Veteran” when you walk in and we’ll help you access benefits and find your next career opportunity.