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MYTHS v. FACTS

PVA VETERANS CAREER PROGRAM

MYTH: Veterans Career Program wants to move
Veterans off of benefits and back into the workforce.

FACT: Veterans Career Program staff work with PVA

members, their family members, their caregivers,

and all Veterans with disabilities to help them
identify paid employment, volunteer positions, or

educational opportunities. We have a team of

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors trained to work
with you to protect your benefits as you work toward

your professional goals. We will work with YOU on

your goals and wishes.

MYTH: Veterans Career Program only supports
Veterans who want to return to work full-time.

FACT: Nearly half of the Veterans we have worked
with have secured part-time employment. Our role is

to assist PVA members, their family members,

caregivers, and Veterans with disabilities in
determining their personal career goals and helping

them achieve them. In addition to paid employment,

we also work with clients interested in volunteer work

and meeting training/education goals.

MYTH: Veterans Career Program staff are not

qualified to assist Veterans with significant
disabilities.

Veterans Career Program has six vocational

rehabilitation counselors, who have Master’s
Degrees and special certifications in helping

individuals with disabilities pursue career goals

and employment. The majority of Veterans Career

Program clients have a significant disability.

MYTH: If I do not have a Bachelor’s degree, I will not

be able to return to work.

FACT: There are many fantastic opportunities for
individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and

education levels. Veterans Career Program staff are

also able to assist our clients with pursuing any

educational goals they may have through training,
certifications, or degrees. Additionally, our team works

within your financial means to find cost efficient ways to

help you grow professionally (free certifications, free

training, and using other benefits such as GI Bill, and
Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E)).