What is MyCareer@VA?

MyCareer@VA is an interactive, online career development experience that empowers you to create a personalized career plan. Using the website’s five custom-built tools, you can achieve new professional goals, hone your skills, and map a personalized path toward career fulfillment.

MyCareer@VA was developed by experts at VALU (VA Learning University) and subject matter experts from all VA administrations who share a commitment to helping you advance your career. We’ve made it easier than ever to match your interests and experiences to the perfect position at VA and map out a clear path for your long-term career.

This one-of-a-kind website represents VA’s commitment to supporting employees throughout their career with training, education, and developmental opportunities—all customized to your chosen career path!

How Can MyCareer@VA Help Me?

• Current VA Employees: MyCareer@VA empowers you to take ownership of your career, seek the type of work you are passionate about, and make a difference in the lives of Veterans by playing to your personal strengths. Whether you’re looking to excel in your current career path or transition to a new field, MyCareer@VA gives you the knowledge and resources you need to find the job you love at VA.


• Job Seekers: Understanding the career options of an organization with diverse roles and more than 300,000 people can be overwhelming. MyCareer@VA helps you make sense of the career landscape and where you fit in.


• Supervisors and Managers: Whether you are a new or experienced supervisor, MyCareer@VA can help you motivate your employees to reach their full potential. As they improve, so will your team’s results.


• Executives and Senior Leaders: MyCareer@VA can help VA build a talented, dedicated workforce to serve Veterans in the long-term. As a leader, you have the ability to inspire employees to become the best they can be for the benefit of Veterans and their families.


• HR Professionals: MyCareer@VA helps you connect employees to resources and training opportunity information they never knew existed.


• Learning Professionals: Promote MyCareer@VA tools to VA employees who need training and professional development to reach the next level in their career.