Approximately soldiers are being deployed to the Middle East from units based in Norfolk, Hampton, and Hanover. About two weeks ago, more than 1, members of the National Guard from Virginian and Kentucky deployed from Bedford to the horn of Africa.
More Virginia National Guard members are now deployed than at any moment since the surge of The bill provides that the Department shall determine whether an applicant is eligible for the grant and communicate acceptance and any additional requirements determined by the Department in writing no later than 30 days after receipt of an application.
The bill requires individuals that are eligible for such grants to satisfy all financial obligations with the institution and provide written proof of acceptable academic performance and good standing for the current term no later than 30 days following the end of a term or semester.
When possible, we link to official sources of information. There may be times that information has changed and we have not been made aware of the changes. If you notice information which needs to be updated or removed, please let us know so we provide as accurate information as possible. Military or U. Government and is a privately maintained resource to make finding Tuition Assistance information a little easier.
Printer Friendly Page Jul 19, Facilitating the qualification and eligibility for enrollment, educational programs and participation in extracurricular academic, athletic and social activities.
Providing for the enforcement of administrative rules implementing the provisions of this compact. Providing for the uniform collection and sharing of information between and among member states, schools and military Families under this compact.
Promoting flexibility and cooperation between the educational system, parents and the student in order to achieve educational success for the student. MIC3 Assistance Request. The Virginia Values Veterans V3 Transition Program: The v3 Transition program offers transitioning Service members and their Spouses peer-to-peer support through the transition process, V3 Transition works alongside the transitioning Service member or Spouse to make referrals that address specific needs.
The referral services could include, but is not limited to resume review, introduction to the Virginia Labor Market index, connection with the Virginia Values Veterans Certified Companies for employment, and other DVS programs as applicable. The V3 Transition core areas of focus are those seeking employment, education, and entrepreneurship, but we will also assist those with needs outside of those three core areas. We make a commitment to customer service, and always ensure that referrals are completed with follow up from the VTAP staff.
Over time, the V3 Transition program has developed a refined network of employers and other resources that have made a commitment to transitioning Service members and their Spouses. Through that network, V3 Transition partners to offer multiple connection points with those seeking employment through networking events, job fairs, hiring events, and electronic communications promoting jobs and events.
Participation in a fellowship program while still serving in the military allows Service members to gain marketable skills and experience to enhance their civilian career opportunities.
For additional information, please email hvnfellowship dvs. A state employee is eligible for Military Leave when they are:. Voluntarily enters active service in any branch of the U.
Employees do not lose seniority or accrued leave balances when taking these 15 days of military leave with pay. In addition, employees are paid up to 8 hours per federal fiscal year for pre-induction and other physical examinations required for military service in addition to the 15 workdays discussed above. State employees that are:. Current employees who are members of an active or reserve component of the U. Armed Forces who are called to:.
Members of the Virginia militia who are engaged in training duty or state active duty approved by the Governor or his designee. Members of the National Defense Executive Reserve who are senior executives called to service with the federal government or engaged in training approved by the Governor or his designee. Who is eligible for the Virginia State Employee Active Military Supplement: Classified employees of Executive Branch agencies, including classified employees of institutions of higher education and the Virginia Community College System are eligible if they meet these criteria:.
Their gross military pay salary plus allowances while on active military duty is less than their base state salary. When the yearly carry-over adjustments to annual leave are made on January 10 of each year, the amount of leave more than the allowable carry-over amount may be added to the employee's MB category if that employee has an MR Military Reserve or NG National Guard designation in the Personnel Management Information System and has authorized accrual of MB leave through their agency.
Hours over the normal carryover limits retained as Military Bank leave may be used only during active military duty. Military Bank leave may not be paid out or credited in any other form to the employee.
It is either used during active military duty or it lapses upon separation, retirement, or death. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC offices.
They also work with those that are currently transitioning out of the military. Some of the employment initiatives provided are:.
Eligible Veterans are any person who served on active duty in the U. Armed Forces and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
Active service includes full-time duty in the National Guard or Reserves, other than full-time duty for training purposes. Any member of the U. Armed Forces serving on active duty who, at the time of application for priority, is listed in one or more of the following categories for at least 90 days:.
Any Veteran who has a total disability resulting from a service-connected disability, as evaluated by the VA. In addition, the VEC staff will file search all new job orders to see if any Veterans and eligible Spouses in their files qualify for the position and contact them immediately. Their aim is to get the best-qualified Veterans and eligible Spouses to employers as quickly as possible. All Veterans and eligible Spouses will be given priority of service over non-Veterans.
Priority of service means, with respect to any qualified Department of Labor employment and job-training programs, that Veterans and Eligible Spouses will be given priority over non-Veterans for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services, notwithstanding any other provision of the law.
Virginia Workforce Connection, Veterans Services: The Virginia Workforce Connection website has information of interest to jobseekers, Service members leaving the military, Veterans, and their Families. Veteran-related topics include, but are not limited to:. The Virginia Workforce Connection maintains a webpage that contains links to information of interest to military Veterans and their Families. Topics include employment, disabled resources, Veterans organizations, VA services, and more.
Virginia State Employment Veterans Hiring Preferences: Virginia, requires that state agencies give preference in the hiring process to Veterans, the Surviving Spouse, or Child, under the age of 27 , of a Veteran who was killed in the line of duty and to members of the Virginia National Guard.
To be eligible for the increase in score, the applicant must first achieve a passing score on the test or examination and meet all the knowledge, skill, and ability requirements for the available position. Hiring agencies will provide an equitable alternative when scored test are not used in the Hiring process. Virginia Professional License Expedited Review for Military Spouses: Virginia Law provides for expedited review of professional license applications for people whose Spouses are relocated to Virginia for military duty.
While this does not apply to licenses regulated by the Board of Health, many licenses regulated by the Department of Professional Occupational Regulation are subject to this section.
Examples of these licenses include:. If a military Spouse relocates to Virginia, their application for a professional license must be acted on by the controlling board within 20 days of receipt of a completed application.
If the board cannot respond within 20 days, the board will issue a temporary license until it can decide on the application. The temporary license cannot be valid for greater than 12 months. You may contact the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation at Military Spouses may Practice Law in Virginia: Military Spouses who are licensed to practice law in another state, may practice law in Virginia assuming they meet certain requirements and so long as they practice under the supervision of a licensed Virginia attorney.
Rule 1A Contact the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners at for more information. Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in military campaigns are entitled to preference over non-Veterans in hiring into the Federal civil service and in retention during reduction in force. Veterans may be entitled to 5 or 10 points included in any scoring process for examination or interviews.
For more than consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, , and before October 15, , or. For more than consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, , and ending on August 31, , the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom, or. In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized.
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