Employment & Hiring Preference

Former service members may be eligible to purchase up to five years of PERS credit for active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Military credit does not count towards retirement eligibility but is used to calculate the amount of monthly benefits after retirement.

Private employers in Alaska are authorized under state law to offer a hiring preference for service members, former service members, Veterans and eligible family members.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

The Alaska Department of Labor offers priority of service and employment assistance to Veterans, and eligible spouses, who are looking for employment, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training programs.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for 16.5 days of paid military leave per year for training, field exercises or when under direct military control during a search and rescue mission.

Alaska State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and are ordered to state or federal active duty must be restored to their former state position at the end of their active duty service.

NGNMRS is aretirement system that pays eligible service members $100 per month for each month they were credited for satisfactory Alaska National Guard service.

The Alabama Department of Labor offers personalized employment assistance to Veterans. This assistance includes:

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces can receive 168 working hours paid leave per calendar year for military service. This paid leave is without loss of pay, time, annual vacation, or sick leave.

When called into or entering military service, state employees in the unclassified service , have the same rights and privileges to reemployment as employees in the classified service . Alabama Code 36-26-33

Alabama offers state employment hiring preference to eligible Veterans, disabled Veterans, spouses and surviving spouses. Preference is given by adding points to passing examination scores when applying for state employment. Who is eligible for Alabama State Employee Veterans' Hiring Preference?

Private employers are authorized to have a written Veterans hiring preference policy. The policy must be in writing and applied uniformly regarding hiring, promoting or retention during a reduction in force. Alabama Code 25-1-5-50 through 52

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

State employees and teachers who enter the U.S. Armed Forces and return to state employment can keep their RSA benefits and may receive credit for up to four years of military service. Former Service members receiving military retired pay are not eligible.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Arkansas state employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized 15 days of paid military leave per year for training and official military duties, including travel time to and from their place of duty.

Arkansas offers Veterans hiring preference when hiring, for promotion and for retention in state employment.

Arkansas private and local government employers may have a voluntary Veterans' preference employment policy. Employers must ensure that their policy is in writing and applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding the hiring, promotion, or retention during a reduction in force.

Arkansas Workforce Centers are committed to helping Veteran s find meaningful employment in Arkansas. Eligible Veterans receive priority of service at all Arkansas Workforce Centers.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Arizona offers Veterans preference to applicants who test for Arizona public employment. Preference is given by adding points to passing scores on employment exams. Who is eligible for Arizona State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference? Points are added to the following applicants scores:

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Arizona DES Offices have dedicated staff who provide individualized career and training-related services to Veterans and "covered persons" with significant barriers to employment. They provide case management to remove barriers to help Veterans become job-ready and find gainful employment.

The Gold Card initiative provides unemployed post-9/11 era Veterans with employment assistance and follow-up services at Arizona CareerOneStop, American Job Centers .

Veterans who are state employees may use related military experience to count towards meeting qualifications required in a promotional exam.

Service members ordered to federal active duty by a presidential determination after September 11, 2001, are authorized to receive the difference between their military pay and their state salary for 180 days.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for 15 days of paid military leave per year during authorized training or call to state or federal active duty.

Colorado offers Veterans' hiring preference for eligible Veterans and their spouses when they apply for state employment. Preference does not apply for promotions.

Colorado private employers are authorized by Colorado law to have a Veterans' preference policy when hiring. The policy must be in writing and applied uniformly in all hiring decisions.

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Veteran Employment Specialists help eligible Veterans and their spouses who are seeking employment. Their goal is to provide Veterans with the information necessary to make confident career choices. All their services are free of charge.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Veterans can receive employment servicesfrom trained Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialists and Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVER) at American Job Centers (AJCs) located in Connecticut. Connecticut has five comprehensive AJCs and several smaller affiliate locations.

Veteran owned small businesses in Connecticut can receive a 15% price preference when determining lowest bid for state contracts. Veterans must receive a Connecticut Veteran-Owned Micro Business Certification to be eligible.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized 30 days per year of military leave with pay for military duty.

Any state employee who leaves their job to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces must be reinstated to their former position when they leave the military.

Connecticut offers a Veterans hiring preference when hiring for state employment to eligible Veterans and spouses. Preference is provided by adding points to passing scores on competitive hiring examinations.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Washington, D.C.government employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized 15 days military leave per fiscal year for active duty, active duty for training, and inactive duty training.

The Call for Hire program allows Washington, D.C. government agencies to non-competitively hire applicants who register for a qualified talent pool made up of only Veterans and their spouses.

DOES helps Veterans, service members who are leaving the U.S. Armed Forces and eligible spouses by providing employment training and placement services.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Delaware State Merit Employees who areserving in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves who are ordered to attend training or special duty training during scheduled work hours are eligible for paid military leave for 112.5 hours (based on a 37.5 hour work week) or 120 hours (based on a 40

Delaware offers Veterans' hiring preference to Veterans, disabled Veterans and certain spouses for state employment. Preference is given by awarding points that can be added to passing entrance exam scores. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for the position.

10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Florida public service employees who are service members serving in the National Guard, or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are authorized a leave of absence for required training and active military service. The first 30 days of their leave of absence is with full pay.

Florida state employers are authorized to waive postsecondary education requirements for a position of employment if the applicant is otherwise qualified. This education waiver is offered to service members serving in the Florida National Guard, the U.S.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

MFEAP is a state program designed to deliver priority workforce services for an active duty service member's family and activated reserve component service members through Military Family Employment Advocates located at local CareerSource Centers.

With funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service , the Florida Department of Commerce administers the Jobs for Veterans' State Grant Program to promote the employment of Florida Veterans and their spouses.

State employees receive 18 days ofpaid leave per federal fiscal year when ordered to military duty and while going to and returning from their place of duty. Who is eligible for Georgia State Employee Paid Leave for Military Service? National Guard or U.S.

Georgia offers employment preference for state employment for certain Veterans and their spouses. Preference is given by adding points to passing pre-employment examination scores.

Georgia law authorizes a private employer to have a Veterans' hiring preference for honorably discharged Veterans who served on active duty. This preference can apply to hiring, promoting, or retaining a Veteran over an otherwise qualified applicant or employee.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State and city employees receive 15 days military leave with pay for military duty per calendar year. An additional 15 days from the next year may be used if required.

Hawaii State employees are eligible for up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for their military relative ( spous e, child , parent or next of kin) if they have a serious illness or injury they received in the line of duty while serving on active duty.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spous es, surv iving spous es, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spous e (including surv iving spous e) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals perfor ming military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Non-temporary state employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, who are ordered to duty, are eligible for paid leave for 30 workdays each calendar year.

Iowa Workforce Development through the IowaWORKS Centers offer services that connect Veterans, service members separating from the U.S. Armed Forces and eligible family members with resources and career opportunities.

Iowa offers Veteran hiring preference when hiring for state employment including state departments, county governments, city governments, and school districts. Veterans will have five percentage points added to passing examinations for hiring.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members are provided by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are eligible for 120 hours of paid military leave for military duty. This leave must be without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating.

The Idaho Department of Labor helps Veterans, transitioning service members and eligible spouses by providing employment training and placement services.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

IVBP encourages state agencies and universities to spend at least 3% of their procurement budgets with certified Veteran-owned businesses. State contracts are available for:

The Illinois Department of Employment Security's (IDES) helps Veterans find sustaining and meaningful employment. Illinois American Job Center staff provide Veterans with priority of service for employment and training services at offices located throughout the state.

Reserve component service members who are employees of the Illinois state government, local government, public institutions of higher education, or a school district must be granted leave from their public employment when they are ordered to active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Illinois offers Veteran preference when hiring for state employment to eligible service members, Veterans and certain family members. Preference is given by adding points to passing grades.

ISERRA ensures Illinois service members' jobs and benefits are protected while they are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. ISERRA also helps provide information and training for employers across Illinois. Illinois Compiled Statutes, 330-61

10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

A private employer may have a policy granting preference to honorably discharged Veterans regarding hiring, promotion, or retention (during a reduction in force). The policy must be in writing and applied uniformly to all employees.

Indiana offers Veterans' preference in Indiana civil service employment for honorably discharged Veterans. Preference is given by adding 10% to the scores of Veterans during the hiring process.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development provides employment assistance to Indiana Veterans. Assistance is provided through the Disabled Veterans' Outreach program (DVOP), and the Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) Program.

10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

The Indiana SAA approves OJT and apprenticeship training programs for Veterans and eligible service members using their VA education benefits. These programs allow participants to learn a trade or skill through training on the job rather than attending formal classroom instruction.

State employees who are service members serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are eligible for up to 30 days of paid leave for military duty within each 12-month period, beginning October 1 and ending September 30 of the following year.

Kansas offers Veterans' preference whenhiring for state employment. Eligible Veterans or Spouses who q ualify for Veterans' preference are guaranteed an interview and to receive consideration for the position they apply for. The Veterans' preference does not guarantee the applicant a job.

10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of Spouses, Surviving Spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a Spouse (including Surviving Spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for Service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Kansas state employees who are Service members serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are eligible to receive the difference between their state employee pay and their military pay and allowances when they are called to active duty for 30 days or more.

Members can purchase year for year of active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces and one quarter year of service credit for each year the member serves in a reserve component.

Kansas has set a goal to award 3% of all state contracts to disabled Veteran owned businesses. For a business to be eligible it must meet the following requirements:

Private employers in Kansas are authorized by law to have a Veterans Hiring preference. An employer's Veterans preference must be in writing and must be applied uniformly in all hiring decisions for initial employment.

Kentucky state employees who are the Spouse of a Service member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces can take one paid day off when the Service member deploys and one paid day off when the Service member returns from deployment. The Service member can be in an active or reserve component of the U.S.

Kentucky offers Veterans' Preference by granting interview preference to Veterans and their eligible Family members who are applying for state and local government competitive classified positions.

Kentucky public employees who leave their position to voluntarily or involuntarily serve in the U.S. Armed Forces and receives an honorable discharge must be rehired to their former position, or a position of equal seniority, status, pay and any other rights or benefits.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of Spouses, Surviving Spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a Spouse (including Surviving Spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for Service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Kentucky Career Centers have staff who are specifically trained to assist Veterans and Service members who are leaving the U.S. Armed Forces find suitable and sustainable civilian employment.​

Public employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for 15 days paid leave per calendar year when ordered to duty or training.

The Louisiana Military Service Relief Act provides protections to service members and their families. Some of the benefits provided are:

Louisiana offers a Veterans' Hiring Preference for state employment to Veterans, their spouse, surviving spouse, and surviving parents. Those eligible can receive five or ten points added to the final passing scores on civil service examinations.

State employees who leave their position to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces are entitled to be reemployed to their same position, or a position of similar seniority, status and pay after they are discharged from military service. The Veteran must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible.

10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Veterans who are employed in a state non-civil service position for more than three years cannot be involuntarily separated for lack of work or money when similar positions exist, unless those positions are held by Veterans, in which case separation will be in reverse order of their original hiring

Veterans who are members of the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS) are eligible to buy back up to four years of military service towards their Massachusetts retirement.

Preference is given to Veterans and service-connected disabled Veterans when hiring for public works construction by the state, county, town, or district, or by a person contracting with or subcontracting for public works construction.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of Spouses, Surviving Spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a Spouse (including Surviving Spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for Service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Massachusetts National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service members who are Massachusetts civil service employees can receive leave from their civilian job for military duty.

Maryland state employees who are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized 15 days of paid military leave for military training or active duty service.

Maryland full time state employees who are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces will receive the difference between their military base pay and their state salary when they are ordered to active duty service.

Maryland offers Veteran's credit (preference) when hiring for state employment.

Certain disabled Veterans may be eligible to be hired for state employment without a competitive selection process. Veterans must be qualified for the position and able to perform the duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

The Maryland VCC offers jobs for Veterans focused on conservation service work on public lands. VCC utilizes a Veterans' unique background, diverse job skills and service ethic to address pressing conservation needs on public lands.

Maryland's American Job Centers help service members who are leaving the U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans and their spouses transition to a rewarding career by offering employment, training and placement services.

The spouse or unremarried spouse of the following is eligible:

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces receive 17 workdays (per calendar year) paid military leave. This leave can be used for state or federal active duty or to participate in training.

Maine provides a hiring preference for qualified Veterans and surviving spouses who apply for state employment by ensuring they are offered an interview.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

If a mechanical or random screening process is used to reduce the number of applicants, the applicants eligible for preference must be retained and placed in the final candidate pool. All applicants will then be considered using the same merit appraisal system.

In addition to the federal rights provided by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see section below), active and reserve component service members have several protections under Michigan Law.

Michigan VES at Michigan Works! Service Centers provides individualized career and training-related services through Veterans' Career Advisors and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives , to Veterans, and their spouses. VES also helps employers fill their workforce with job-seeking Veterans.

Qualified SDVOBs can receive up to a 10% pricing preference when bidding on Michigan State projects. SDVOB preference can be used for Request for Quotes (RFQs), and Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces receive 15 days of paid military leave per calendar year for training and federal, or state active duty.

The Minnesota Veterans Preference Act grants most Veterans a limited preference over non-Veterans in hiring and promotion for most Minnesota public employment positions.

A private, non-public employer may grant preference in hiring and promotion to a Veteran or the spouse of a disabled Veteran who has a service-connected total and permanent disability. This preference may also be offered to the surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Minnesota CareerForce assists Veterans to meet their career development needs. Veterans Employment Representatives at CareerForce locations can help with career planning, job search, find education and training opportunities, and connect Veterans with other resources.

State employees who are service members serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are authorized a leave of absence with pay for 120 work hours per federal fiscal year for required military duty.

State agencies that administer federally funded employment and training programs for Veterans, are required to give priority to qualified Veterans and their spouse.

Missouri offers Veterans preference when hiring for state employment. When an examination is used to establish eligible applicants honorably discharged Veterans, surviving spouses of Veterans, disabled Veterans or the spouse of a disabled Veteran will receive preference in hiring.

Current and former members of the Missouri National Guard who are on the register of eligibles for a state employment position are guaranteed an interview.

MOSERS members who are Veterans or reserve component service members can purchase up to four years of active duty military service credit for military service that occurred prior to becoming a member. This includes active duty for training.

Show-Me Heroes offers full timepermanent OJT opportunities to eligible Veterans and their spouses.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Missouri private employers are authorized to have a Veterans' preference policy for hiring and promotion of a Veteran, spouse of a disabled Veteran who has a service-connected total and permanent disability, or to a surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran.

State employees receive 15 working days of paid military leave per year without loss of pay, time, annual leave, or efficiency rating when they are ordered to required military duty.

The Mississippi State Personnel Board grants eligible Veterans four preference points over other applicants for initial or promotional appointments, disabled Veterans are authorized eight preference points.

Service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces who leave their job for active state duty, state training duty or any other military duty (authorized under Title 10 or Title 32) and receives a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable are entitled to be re

MDES has a webpage for Veterans with information about specialized benefits, housing, and how to get and keep a job. Veterans will receive priority services from MDES. The information provided is broken down into 5 categories:

10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Montana offers Veterans' Employment Preference when hiring for public employment. Preference is granted by adding points to scored hiring processes or by guaranteeing an interview.

Montana private sector employers may adopt an employment policy that gives preference in hiring to a Veteran. A private sector employer includes for-profit and not-for-profit employers.

Montana State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for 120 hours of paid military leave per year and can rollover unused military leave for a total of 240 hours.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members are provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Employment Specialists at Montana Job Service Centers assist service members who are leaving the U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans and their spouses, find meaningful careers by offering employment, training and placement services.

North Carolina State employees who are Service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for up to 120 hours for military leave for training per federal fiscal year.

North Carolina private employers are authorized to have a Veteran hiring preference. Employers may also offer a hiring preference for spouses of Veterans who have a total and permanent disability rating.

Veterans participating in NCWorks Apprenticeships can continue to receive VA education benefits, even though they are employed as part of an apprenticeship. Apprentices train for an industry by receiving a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

When a Veteran eligible spouse or surviving spouse applies for a position that is filled through a competitive hiring process, the hiring authority will apply five points (5% when not on a 100 point scale) for a non-disabled Veteran or 10 points (10% when not on a 100 point scale) for a disabled Vet

National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve service members who are state employees are authorized 20 working days of paid leave to attend required military duty, or for mobilization or deployment. An additional 10 days of unpaid leave will be authorized for state or federal active duty.

Job Service North Dakota helps service members who are leaving the U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans and their spouses, to transition to a rewarding career by offering priority of service for employment, training and placement services at their Job Service North Dakota Offices.

Job Service North Dakota has a Veterans' Employment Team who are trained to provide one-on-one assistance to help Veterans work through employment barriers.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Veterans, service members, and spouses are offered Veterans hiring preference when applying for initial or return employment with Nebraska state or local government.

The Nebraska Voluntary Veterans Preference Act allows private sector employers to have a Veteran hiring preference policy and to have their job openings listed on the Nebraska Department of Labor's Voluntary Veterans Preference Registry. Nebraska Revised Statutes 48-238

The Nebraska Department of Labor provides employment services to eligible Veterans and their spouses that offers a full range of public employment and training services.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

New Hampshire state employeeswho are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for 15 days military leave with pay per year. This leave can be used for military drill, training, or other temporary duty.

New Hampshire offers state employment hiring preferences to Veterans, disabled Veterans and their spouse or unremarried surviving spouse, when hiring for:

Privately owned companies in New Hampshire may establish a Veterans preference employment policy. Any preferential hiring policy must be in writing and must be applied uniformly regarding all hiring and promotions.

State employees who enter active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces are placed in an inactive status and must be rehired to the same or similar position within 90 days of receiving a discharge other than dishonorable. NH RS 97:1

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and who were released or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. This includes reserve component service members who serve on federal active duty (other than for training).

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

New Jersey public employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized up to 30 paid workdays of military leave per calendar year for federal active duty service.

Staff specialists at local New Jersey One-Stop Career Centers help Veterans find suitable jobs and opportunities. Veterans will receive first priority referral for all job and training opportunities they qualify for. Veterans can also receive:

Only one of the following are eligible for disabled Veteran hiring preference:

A resident Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who has been awarded the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, or Navy Cross can be hired or promoted in state employment, without complying with the rules of the Civil Service Commission.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are enrolled in a New Jersey State retirement system can receive credit for military service performed after October 13, 1994. The employee must have entered the peacetime U.S.

All state, county, municipal,school district and other public employees who are service members serving in the National Guard or the U.S Armed Forces Reserves are authorized 15 days of paid military leave, per federal fiscal year when ordered to duty for training.

New Mexico offers a hiring preference to National Guard service members, Veterans, and disabled Veterans when they apply for public employment.

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions offers job and training services to Veterans on a priority basis. Veterans have priority over non-Veterans regarding job placement, counseling, testing, referral to supportive services, job development, and job training.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Nevada offers a hiring preference for state jobs to honorably discharged Veterans, National Guard service members and surviving spouses.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Nevada state employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed forces are authorized a leave of absence of 15 working days with pay per year for authorized training or deployment. Who is eligible for Paid Leave from Nevada State Employment for Military Duty? U.S.

Nevada DETR offers Veteran Employment Services designed to assist Veterans and their spouses with career development information, job search resources and training programs designed to increase their chances of finding gainful employment.

New York State Career Centers offer free job search services to all jobseekers. Dedicated staff at New York Career Centers help assess an individual's needs, skills, and interests and guide them through their job search.

New York offers Veterans' preferencewhen hiring for state employment and promotio ns. Preference is given by adding additional credits on passing competitive examinations to Veterans.

New York employers must offer paid family leave to assist with family situations arising when a service member is serving on active duty in a foreign country or has been notified of an impending mobilization for active duty to a foreign country.

Section 55-c of the New York State Civil Service Law authorizes 500 entry level positions to be filled with qualified wartime Veterans with disabilities. Eligible Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will not be required to take an initial written examination.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

New York State public employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized 22 workdays (30 calendar days) of military leave with full pay per calendar year.

State employees who are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for up to one month of military leave with pay each federal fiscal year. While on paid military leave, employees continue to earn all forms of leave (sick, vacation and personal).

Ohio State employees who are called to active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces must be reinstated to the same or similar position they left if they meet the following requirements:

An Ohio State employee who is called to federal active duty may maintain or reinstate their health care benefits as if they were still at work.

A reserve component service member who is an Ohio state employee can receive a pay supplement while on a federal active duty under certain limited conditions.

Veterans can receive 20% added to passing scores on an Ohio civil service exam. Current service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, who completes initial entry-level training, can receive 15% added to passing scores.

The Ohio Veteran Career Information Center offers a collection of resources available to service members, Veterans and their families who are searching for employment. Resources are grouped in the following categories:

10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for 30 days of paid military leave per federal fiscal year when they are ordered to active or inactive duty. Employees are authorized military leave without loss of status or seniority.

Private-sector employers in Oklahoma are authorized to have a Veterans employment preference policy for honorably discharged Veterans. The preference policy must meet the following requirements:

The OSEC has dedicated staff who help Veterans and eligible spouses seeking employment. Veterans and spouses can receive reemployment services from trained Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialists (DVOP) and Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVER).

Oklahoma CareerTech, career and technology schoolshave provided a website with information that may be useful to service members who are separating from the U.S. Armed Forces.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

ECP builds relationships with Oklahoma employers to develop employment opportunities for Oklahoma National Guard Service members, Veterans and family members.

Oregon is required by law to provideVeterans' hiring preference for state employment to eligible Veterans, as well as current and former Oregon National Guard Service members (beginning 1 January 2026).

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Oregon State employees who are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized 21 days of paid military leave each year for required military duty.

WorkSource Oregon (WSO) helps Veterans, service members who are leaving the U.S. Armed Forces and eligible spouses by providing employment training and placement services.

State employees who are reserve component service members are authorized 15 days paid military leave per year for training or other military duty under orders authorized by federal or state law.

When an employee is a service member serving in the Pennsylvania National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and is ordered to federal or state duty active duty (other than active duty for training) their employer must continue health insurance and other benefits for at least the first 30 days

Pennsylvania offers a Veterans' preference when hiring for state employment. Eligible applicants receive the following preference benefits:

Pennsylvania CareerLink offices provide a full range of employment services to help Veterans while they search for meaningful employment. Veterans who create a Pennsylvania CareerLink account receive access to a resume building tool, new job alerts, job tracking tools and much more.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

All Rhode Island employers must grant leave forNational Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserves service members when ordered to military training or duty.

Rhode Island offers a Veteran hiring preference for Veterans applying for competitive state employment. Preference is given by adding points to passing civil service entrance exam scores.

DLT Career Centers offer specialized assistance and "Priority of Service" to eligible Veterans and their spouse. Priority of service gives eligible individuals preference over others for Workforce Investment Act employment, training, and placement services.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Wartime disabled Veterans receive first placement preference when space is available in public housing for the elderly. In addition, some local housing authorities have additional policies for Veterans' preference for their housing programs.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees receive 15 workdays of paid military leave for training.

South Carolina offers a Veterans hiring preference when hiring for state employment by requiring at least one qualified Veteran to be interviewed for every full time equivalent position.

South Carolina Operation Palmetto Employmentis a statewide initiative supported by the South Carolina National Guard, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, and other business and state agency partners.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spous es, surv iving spous es, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spous e (including surv iving spous e) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service member s is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces receive 15 days military leave per calendar year for training.

Members of SDRS who are reserve component service members and are called to federal active duty service do not lose credit for retirement. Employees will continue to earn credited service if they meet the following requirements:

South Dakota offers Veterans' preference when hiring for state or local government jobs. Those eligible receive preference for appointment, employment, and promotion at all levels of government, including state, county, and city as well as public education.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and are ordered to state or federal active duty (not active duty for training), will receive the difference between their state salary and their military salary for the duration of their active duty service.

South Dakota's Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) administers RA, providing temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.

State employees who are the spouse, child, or parent of a Service member are authorized leave when the Service member is serving on active duty or called to active duty to deploy to a foreign county.

Tennessee American Job Centers provide employment assistance for Veterans and Service members leaving the military. Additionally, priority of service is given to those eligible for all programs funded completely or in part by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for Service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Texas state, county, municipality or political subdivision employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for paid leave to attend authorized training or duty for 15 workdays per fiscal year.

A state or localgovernment employee who leaves their job to enter active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces is entitled to be reemployed to the same position or a position of similar seniority, status and pay.

The Texas Veterans Commission OJT program helps Veterans to learn a trade or skill while training on the job rather than by attending a formal program of classroom-based instruction.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

TWC provides employment,training and related services to Veterans through a network of partnerships, Workforce Solutions offices and dedicated staff. Veterans are given priority of service for all employment, job training and related services provided by TWC.

Utah offers a Veterans hiring preference when hiring for initial employment by the Utah state government to Veterans, their spouse, or surviving spouse.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Private-sector employers in Utah are authorized to have a Veterans employment preference policy. The preference policy must meet the following requirements:

VEOP gives eligible Veterans the option to be hired into designated career-service positions with a six-month on-the-job examination period instead of a competitive hiring process.

Utah state employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized 15 days military leave with full pay for required military duty. Military leave is in addition to vacation leave with pay.

The Utah Department of Workforce services provides web pages containing links to information to help service members , Veterans and spouses who are trying to find a job in Utah.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized 21 workdays of paid military leave per federal fiscal year for required military training and state or federal active duty.

The Virginia State Employee Active Military Supplement is a payment to a state employee on military leave without pay that makes up the difference between their base state salary and their gross military salary plus allowances.

Full-time Virginia state employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces may carry forward leave that is more than the allowable carry-over amount to be saved as Military Bank leave (MB).

Eligible Veterans and spouses receive priority of service at Virginia Works offices for all programs funded wholly or in part by the U.S. Department of Labor. Priority of service means that Veterans and eligible spouses receive earlier preference for a service.

The Virginia Workforce Connection webpage (at the "Learn more… link below) has a tab for Veteran Services that contains links to information of interest to Veterans and their families.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Vermont service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized a leave of absence from their job for 15 days in any calendar year for military drill, training, or other temporary duty under military authority.

Vermont offers Veterans preference when hiring for state employment. Preference is given by adding points to the scores of eligible applicants.

The Vermont Department of Labor has trained staff at their Career Resource Centers to help Veterans find work, identify job training needs and by providing funds for training.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized military leave with pay for up to 21 working days during each fiscal year. This leave can be used for required military duty, training, or drills.

Washington State offers Veteran hiring preference for eligible Veterans and their spouse, or surviving spouse. Applicants must meet the requirements for the position and be able to perform the duties required.

State employees who participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) who leave their state employment to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible to receive up to 10 years of service credit for the time they served.

Some apprenticeships in Washington State offer direct entry into their programs for Veterans. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, under the supervision of a journey-level professional.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

Permanent State employees who are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for 30 days military leave with pay and without loss of benefits for:

State employees who are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to receive the difference between their state salary and their military pay, plus housing allowance, for 179 days when they are called to extended active duty service (other than for training).

Wisconsin offers a Veterans hiring preference to eligible Veterans and their spouse when applying for state employment. Preference will only be given for initial employment.

Eligible disabled Veterans who are not currently a Wisconsin state permanent employee may be able to apply for state employment without having to compete or take a civil service assessment.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development helps Veterans, and their eligible spouses find suitable long term employment and gain access to training and education opportunities.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offers apprenticeship and OJT programs to help Veterans, returning service members and reserve component service members acquire the basic skills needed to start rewarding careers.

The Hire Heroes Transitional Jobs Program for Veterans offers local businesses access to subsidized Veteran employees to help Veterans with high barriers to employment gain job skills needed for long-term sustainable employment.

Eligible Veterans and their spouses may be eligible to receive priority in all employment and training programs, or services offered at WorkForce West Virginia locations that are funded with state or federal funds.

Eligible Veterans can have upto 10 preference points added to their passing entrance exam scores, when applying for state employment.

State employees who are reserve component service members receive 240 hours of paid military leave for training and drills. When mobilized to federal active duty, an additional 240 hours of paid military leave is provided each time they are mobilized.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces receive 15 days paid military leave per calendar year without loss of seniority, status, efficiency rating, vacation, sick leave or other benefits.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services', Employment and Training Workforce Centers offer employment and training services to Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and spouses or caregivers.

Wyoming offers a hiring preference to eligible Veterans and their surviving spouses when they apply for state employment. Applicants must meet the requirements for the position and be able to accomplish the duties of that position.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.