Job Opportunities

• NYS Job Fairs and Workshops
• NYS Job Bank
  • Enter in Job ID: If Job is labeled "Suppressed"- Contact Veterans Employment Rep.
  • Ex. NY1082018; click Find Jobs

Companies Looking to Hire Veterans

• USA Jobs
• NYS Civil Service - Exam Prep
• Now Veterans with Honorable Discharge can apply for NYS Civil Service Exam Waivers!
• Erie County Civil Service
• Erie County Civil Service - Exam Prep
• Federal Jobs

ARMED to FARM Program

• Farmland, Farm Employment, and Training Program Locator for Veterans
• ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program
• New York State Veterans Farmer Grant application deadline is January 26th
• Beginning farmers (less than 10 years in business) should also look at the New Farmers Grant which has the same deadline. See if you qualify.

Veteran Unemployment Rate 4.0 Percent in November

In November 2017, the veteran unemployment rate was 4.0%, down from 4.8% last November. In comparison, the non-veteran unemployment rate for November 2017 was 3.7% (not seasonally adjusted). Additionally, Gulf War II-era veterans (those who served after September 11, 2001) showed a rate of 4.6% for the month.

If you are already employed or wish to be removed please let me know.

If employed please let me know the Company Name, Job Title, Start Date, Full or Part Time and Starting pay please.

Happy Hunting,

Matejka Baumgardner Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialist

New York State Department of Labor
4175 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 716-634-9081, ext. 256 | Fax: 716-634-9262
www.labor.ny.gov | Email Matejka Baumgardner
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NYS Job Fairs & Workshops, Companies Looking to Hire Veterans, USA Jobs &Other Job Leads

• Erie County Exams
• Erie County Vacancies
• New York State Exams
• NYS Civil Service - Open Vacancies for the Public
• New York State Job Openings - Location: Erie County
• Professional Career Opportunities (Open-Competitive) - open to anyone with a Bachelor's degree or higher, good for over 100 job titles with NYS.

NYS Employment Opportunities Programs for Veterans

55b/c Program for Veterans with Disabilities

The Recruitment Resources Center for The Governor's Program To Hire Individuals and Veterans With Disabilities provides a centralized location for eligible job seekers to submit up-to-date employment and contact information for consideration by State agencies filling entry-level positions.

Post 9/11 Veterans

The Veterans Temporary Hiring Program Portal provides a centralized location for qualifying veterans to submit up-to-date employment and contact information for consideration by New York State agencies filling temporary positions.

If any of you have any tips on applying please send your response(s) via email to pass on to job seekers.

Sincerely,

Matejka Baumgardner
Veterans Employment Specialist
DVOP
NYS Department of Labor
4175 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 14221

Phone: 716-634-9081, ext. 256

Fax: 716-634-9262

Email Matejka Baumgardner