Military Veterans

Career Support for Veterans and Eligible Spouses

Military Veterans

Career Support for Veterans and Eligible Spouses

Get the Support You Need!

Priority of Service for Veterans and eligible spouses. All services are FREE and designed to support your career goals:

1:1 Career Coaching (Virtual or In-Person)

Resume Reviews and Writing Support

Educational Webinars (Job Search, Interview Prep & More)

Job Fairs and Hiring Events

Access to Training Opportunities

Education and Skills Development Resources

Networking Opportunities

Veteran-Specific Employment Resources

Priority Access to Job Listings and Programs

Job Search Assistance and Labor Market Insights

Start Here: A Quick Guide to Your Next Steps

Step 1 - Become A Member:

If you haven't already signed up to become a member of MassHire Downtown Boston, please begin by registering.

Step 2 - Log in to JobQuest:

Scroll down and click “On-Demand Videos”.

Watch the Virtual Career Center Seminar from start to finish (don’t skip or switch tabs).

Choose your preferred language under “Language of the Videos.”

Step 3 - Download and complete the DVOP Eligibility Form:

Save the PDF for coaching.

Step 4 - Schedule your FREE 30-minute coaching session:

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile
November 10, 2025 @1:00 pm

A Look Inside the Hiring Process: Live Q & A
November 12, 2025 @5:00 pm

Your New Career
November 13, 2025 @1:00 pm

Crafting Your Cover Letter
November 14, 2025 @1:00 pm

Optimizing Your Resume
November 17, 2025 @10:30 am

Additional Resources for Veterans

MA Department of Veterans’ Service

Supports Massachusetts veterans with benefits, services, and resources for healthcare, housing, and employment.

College & University, Education, Financial Education & Assistance

Disabled American Veterans

Provides support to veterans of all generations, their families and their survivors.

Career Change, General Assistance, Job Search

MilitaryHire

Connecting America’s top military talent with employers.

Career Change, Job Search, Networking

Veteran Job Board

Free job board and job hunting resources to start your civilian career.

Career Change, Job Search

Veterans Affairs (VA)

Helping veterans, service members, and family members the care and benefits they deserve.

General Assistance, Other Resources

Priority of Service for Veterans

Massachusetts proudly provides Priority of Service to Veterans in workforce programs.

Coaching, Education, Job Search

Executive Office of Veteran Services

Provides high quality programs, benefits, and advocacy to Massachusetts veterans alongside federal and local partners.

General Assistance, Other Resources

Veterans Employment Services

Explore resources for veterans seeking civilian employment, training, and career development.

Coaching, Job Search

USAJobs

USAJOBS is the U.S. federal government’s official employment site for civil service job opportunities.

Job Search

American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) – Housing Services

HUD-approved housing counseling offers reverse mortgages, homebuyer education, foreclosure resources, and personalized support for long-term stability.

Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources

National Labor Exchange

A robust resource for employers and state workforce agencies to connect workers with job openings.

Job Search, Labor Market

Department of Economic Research

Produces, analyzes, and distributes various data related to the Massachusetts labor market.

Labor Market

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