Veterans Campus to Careers Toolkit

General information about women veterans

• Read The Long Journey Home and The Journey Ahead, both published by Disabled American Veterans (DAV), for more about challenges faced by women veterans.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Check out the VA’s comprehensive report on the emerging challenges facing women veterans.
• Center for Women Veterans: The CWV site is a one-stop site for women veterans.
• Military Times: Dip into this easy-to-read article about why leaving the military is harder for women.

Veterans Affairs health services for women veterans

• Don’t miss this overview of Veterans Benefits for women. There are women veteran coordinators in every VA regional office. When using VA services, be sure to request a Women’s Veteran Coordinator.
• Find VA resources and supports related to health care for women veterans.
• Learn about VA care resources for women veterans with PTSI.
• Access VA support and services for women who have experienced military sexual trauma.
• Get VA supports and resources for veterans at risk of homelessness, including a list of contact information for Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) providers in all counties/states.

Additional health and family resources

• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: Access this site for free and immediate help.
• Center for Women Veterans: Read the CWV’s take on why women veterans with disabilities are valued, as well as profiles of their efforts and contributions.
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: Connect with RAINN for advocacy, services, and resources for women veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma. RAINN offers a hotline and live chat for immediate free and confidential support.
• Freegrantsforveterans: Scroll down on this site to find ideas for getting childcare assistance.

Employment and women veterans

• U.S. Department of Labor: Access information and resources about women veterans and the world of work.
• Employment of Women Veterans in the Federal Government: This report gives insight into the many women veterans who work in the federal government. It was published by the Council on Veterans Employment Women Veterans Initiative.
• The Balance Careers: Read about best careers for women veterans, and find information, resources, and suggestions for women veterans transitioning from college to career.
• Center for Women Veterans: Part of the VA, this center focuses on the unique needs of women veterans transitioning to the workforce.
• American Job Centers: These centers offer assistance to women veterans. They are located across the country and provide employment services (assessment, placement, and training).

Informative videos from the U.S. Department of Labor

• Gender and Veteran Demographics looks at some of the numbers relating to women veterans. For example, did you know that while 1 in 7 men in the United States are military veterans, only 1 in 69 women are?
• View this candid and compelling panel discussion of women veterans in today’s workforce and other areas of life.

Advocacy, support, mentoring, and connection

• Service Women’s Action Group: SWAN provides support, connection, and advocacy for the individual and collective needs of service women.
• Connect with Community: Check out these professional development workshops aimed at women veterans. They are offered by the Foundation for Women Warriors, which provides advocacy, connection, and assistance for women veterans.
• Women Veterans Alliance: Find support, advocacy, and connection with other women veterans.
• American Women Veterans: AWV offers resources and information to advocate for women veterans.
• Military Women eMentor Program: Connect with this online mentoring program by and for women veterans.
• Women Veterans Interactive: Explore the WVI’s programs and resources for careers, transition, and education for women veterans.