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Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)
Congress passed, and the President has signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Included in this new law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed Veterans. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) are working together to roll out this new program on July 1, 2012.
The VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to Veterans who:
- Are at least 35 but no more than 60 years old
- Are unemployed on the date of application
- Received an other than dishonorable discharge
- Are not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program (e.g.: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance)
- Are not in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability
- Are not enrolled in a federal or state job training program
The program is limited to 45,000 participants from July 1, 2012, through September 30, 2012, and 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2014. Participants may receive up to 12 months of assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program (currently $1,473 per month). DOL will offer employment assistance to every Veteran who participates upon completion of the program.
Participants must be enrolled in a VA approved program of education offered by a community college or technical school. The program must lead to an Associate Degree, Non-College Degree, or a Certificate, and train the Veteran for a high demand occupation.
High Demand Jobs
VRAP will provide training for programs of education that lead to a high demand occupation, as determined by the Department of Labor. Click here to see a listing of high demand occupations.
VRAP Applications Are Open
We are accepting VRAP applications now. Please visit eBenefits to apply. Remember, to complete the application, you will need to know your direct deposit information (bank routing number and account number), the name and location of your school, the program you wish to pursue, and the applicable high demand occupation.
Watch for our VRAP public service announcement (PSA) courtesy of CBS on these programs and dates or watch the VRAP PSA now.
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Glenn,
May I make a suggestion?
Take some time and research opportunities in the Medical Field, one first step can be to take EMT Course, or Emergency Medical Technician. Then if interested, you can progress to Paramedic Course and upon completion apply to companies working in emergency services, or civil service jobs as well, they require civil service test. These may include Fire Department Emergency Services, among many others that specialize in rescue operations. Take some time and examine these opportunities as well.
Here’s a good link for further understanding.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/EMTs-and-paramedics.htm
Good luck Glenn..
Here’s another good article.
http://www.alliedhealth.me/careers/technician/emergency-medical/?s=msn1&k=paramedic%20courses&c=ah-emt_phrase&tp3=p