On November 21st, 2011 President Obama signed the Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heroes (VOW) Act of 2011 into law. Two tax credits exist with this law. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit and the Wounded Warrior Tax Credit. These can provide up to $9,600 in tax credits. The VOW Act also provides additional assistance to unemployed veterans helping them secure employment through The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program.

VOW ACT:

• VOW Act 2011 Information

Military Transition Programs:

• Hiring our Heroes
• Army ACAP – Employers
• Warrior Transition Command – Federal and civilian employers can access information about having wounded warriors from the Warrior Transition Command’s Employment, Education and Internships website.
• America’s Heroes at Work
• U.S. Department of Labor elaws Advisor updates – DOL site for interactive e-tools that guide employers to specific information on DOL employment laws and regulations.

Understanding the DD Form 214:

• Understanding a military resume – DD214

Veteran Hiring Guides:

• Guide to Leading Policies, Practices & Resources: Supporting the Employment of Veterans & Military Families – prepared by Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Syracuse University

Work Opportunity Tax Credits for Employers:

• Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Employers
• How to Understand the WOTC:  video link
• Employer Guide to the WOTC: Download - WOTC - Employer Guide
• VA Special Employer Incentives for Hiring Veterans:  Download - VA SEI Veterans Flyer
• WOTC VA Flyer

Military Skills Translator:

•    Translator