Providing comprehensive resources for Veterans and their families.
For More Information Contact:
Santa Cruz Veterans Services Office
Address:
842 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Open:
Monday-Thursday 8AM-12PM & 1PM-5PM
831-454-7276
Looking for work?
Contact the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program specialist at
(831) 464-6279
Looking for employees?
Contact the Local Veteran Employment Representative
CA EDD - Workforce Services
2045 40th Avenue, Suite B
Capitola, CA 95010
For More Information Contact:
Santa Cruz Veterans Services Office
Address:
842 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Open:
Monday-Thursday 8AM-12PM & 1PM-5PM
831-454-7276
VRSI Meeting:
At the Vets Hall during Veteran Services Day,
Every Wednesday 9AM - NOON
Store Hours:Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 8 pm
Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm
Capitola Career Center (EDD) Address:
2045 40th Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 464-6286
Open M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Employment Development Department (EDD), located at the Capitola Career Center, provides job seekers with information, workshops, job fairs, access to technology, and other resources at no cost.
Address:
215 Reservation Road Suite R
Marina, CA, 93933
Phone: (831) 393-4080
(831) 224-5943 (From VRSI Website)
info@vrspecialists.com
At the Vets Hall during Veteran Services Day Every Wednesday 9AM - NOON
VRSI (Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc.) provides employment services for homeless veterans and other eligible veterans including vocational counseling and vocational evaluation.
Goodwill Central Coast builds lives, families and communities by helping people with employment needs become successful, supported by innovative enterprises that preserve earth’s resources.
The VA work-study allowance is available to any person training at ¾ time (9 units) or higher and using any form of the GI Bill including:
There are multiple work site locations throughout Santa Cruz County including the VSO Office, Vet Center, VIC at Cabrillo, UCSC, and others. Check with the VSO for more info.
Annually, the State of California contracts billions of dollars for goods and services to ensure California's economy stays healthy, strong, and prosperous and promotes business opportunities and participation for all of its citizenry.
Small businesses, including veterans, disabled veterans, and disabled veteran business enterprises are instrumental to the good health of the State's economy and a principal source of new jobs in California.
Veterans who are disabled, who served active duty during a wartime period, or in a military campaign are entitled to preference in nearly all federal jobs.
The CWT program provides vocational rehabilitation services to veterans with a wide range of psychosocial concerns with the goal of providing long-term, competitive employment for eligible Veterans.
Making the transition from military to civilian life can be difficult, and finding the next career move even more so. Fortunately, a veteran's skills, experience and disposition, are a natural fit many careers including healthcare. This resource helps veterans match their experience to a healthcare career where they can continue to serve others.
The below guide contains helpful information such as:
- How to identify healthcare careers that fit your skills, experience and titles
- Advice for choosing military-friendly schools
- How to take advantage of transition assistance programs (TAPs)
- Tips on marketing yourself and highlighting your strengths as a veteran
