| Program Name |
Agency |
Description |
Contact Information |
| Higher Education Veterans Programs HEVP) |
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs & Minnesota Online |
Provides veterans, military personnel and their families with information concerning Military Education Benefits, Minnesota Higher Education Institutions, Military Family Resources, Getting Ready for College and much more. Find HEVP Regional Coordinators located throughout the state of Minnesota who can assist veterans with starting and staying in college. |
Minnesota Online Support Center (staffed 7 days a week)
military@custhelp.com
1-800-456-8519
|
|
Montgomery GI Bill
- Active Duty |
US
Department of Veterans Affairs
|
Provides education benefits for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job
training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under
certain circumstances. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 30.
|
Barbara Statler
barbara.stetler@vba.va.gov
(612) 970-5456 metro |
|
Montgomery GI Bill
- Selective Reserve |
US Department of Veterans Affairs |
This benefit may be used by members of the Selected Reserve for degree and certificate programs,
flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and
refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.
|
Don Bandelin
vsddband@vba.ba.gov
(612) 970-5456 metro |
|
Survivors' and
Dependents' Education Assistance Program (DEA)
|
US Department of Veterans Affairs
|
DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently
and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result
of a service related condition.
|
Don Bandelin
vsddband@vba.ba.gov
(612) 970-5456 metro |
|
Veterans Services |
Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development
|
In concert with the Minnesota Workforce system this program assures that priority and specialized
employment and training services are provided to veterans.
|
Jim Finley
jim.finley@state.mn.us
(651) 259-7557 metro |
| Minnesota Veterans Employment Representatives |
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development |
Veterans Employment Representatives assist businesses and veterans with their employment needs. You may contact the one nearest you by phone, email or visiting the WorkForce Center or Office.
|
Jim Finley
jim.finley@state.mn.us
(651) 259-7557 metro
|
| Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop Registration |
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development |
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshops are being offered to returning veterans and their spouses. Participants will learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters, proper interviewing techniques, and the most current methods for successful job searches. |
Harry Farris
harry.farris@state.mn.us
(218) 681-0909
|
| Minnesota Veterans Licensure and Certification Program |
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development |
The Minnesota Veterans Licensure and Certification Program is focusing on cutting the time and frustration commonly associated with the credentialing process for Veterans. |
Joann McCauley
joann.mccauley@state.mn.us
(651) 554-6607
metro
(651) 642-0703
metro
or
Gary Quernemoen
gary.quernemoen@state.mn.us
(763) 785-6465
metro
|
|
Vocational Rehabilitation
and Counseling Program |
U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs
|
Enables veterans in
Minnesota to achieve economic security by facilitating quality career
related services.
|
Woody Middleton
(612) 970-5440 metro
|
| Key to Career Success |
U. S. Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration
|
The Key to Career Success campaign connects veterans and service members with high quality career planning, training, and job search resources available at local One-Stop Career Centers. It is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor through the CareerOneStop project as part of the department's assistance to service members, military families, employers and the workforce staff serving them. |
Department of Labor’s Toll Free Help Line 1-877-US2-JOBS (TTY: 1-877-889-5627). |
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