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Employment and Career Services

National Guard training prepares you to serve in your community or around the world. But as a Citizen-Soldier, you’re just as likely to spend most days at your civilian job or in school.

The Guard knows your career is important. If you’re looking for your first job, moving in a new direction or returning from deployment, the National Guard’s job resources can give you a real advantage.

Career Assistance for Veterans

The Employment Network offers a 360º approach to career readiness through a broad network of resources and services—including the ones listed below—to find jobs, training and education opportunities for Soldiers and their Families. Learn more about how the Employment Network can help.

The Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces (EPAF) works with National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers and their Families to find job openings and connect with military-friendly employers. Employer Partners understand military leaves of absence and appreciate the unique training and qualifications Soldiers bring into the workplace. Learn more about Employer Partnership.

Job Connection Education Program (JCEP) provides one-on-one counseling, employment and job-search assistance—even help with resumes for Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers and spouses. See how Service Members and employers both can benefit from JCEP participation.

Guard Apprenticeship Program Initiative (GAPI) takes your Guard job skills a step further. You’ll earn a paycheck while you gain national occupation certification/licensing through a civilian apprenticeship. It’s a great way to turn your Military Occupational Specialty into a real career. Find out more about GAPI.

Become a National Guard officer. Become a true leader and put your military experience to great use. Get advanced training and education through the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC). If you don’t already have your four-year degree, the Guard can help you get it with our educational benefits packages. Learn more about becoming an officer.

Other Military-Related Career Services

VETS (Veterans Employment and Training Service) helps Service Members with everything from job placement and interviewing skills to connections in local job markets. The website, sponsored by the Department of Labor, offers information for employers and Service Members, including information and links for upcoming military career events in locations across the country.

Troops to Teachers helps military personnel transition into public school teaching careers. Stipends and bonus incentives are available for teachers in "high need" districts. The program provides mentoring opportunities, placement information and alternative teacher credentialing opportunities.

Helmets to Hardhats is a national program that connects military members with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry. The program also helps Wounded Warriors and disabled Veterans gain careers in the building and construction trades.

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a free U.S. Department of Education academic refresher program designed to help eligible military Veterans enter and succeed in college. The program is aimed toward low-income candidates or Soldiers who would be the first generation in their Family to attend college.

Additional Career Resources

Your state Education Services Officer (ESO) and your unit Readiness NCO are two of the best resources for additional career and education information. Find contact information plus a list of other websites that offer employment opportunities to Service Members.