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MYTH: I live in a rural area and there are not any
jobs for someone like me here.

FACT: Veterans Career Program assists clients with

pursuing work from home jobs, which have become
increasingly popular in recent years. We will also

assist with finding equipment necessary for these

positions at reduced or no costs.

MYTH: The Veterans Career Program will place me in
the first job that comes along – even if it’s not one I

am interested in.

FACT: Veterans Career Program staff are focused on

assisting our clients with a position that fits their
needs and goals – which means, the right job for that

individual. We work with Veterans throughout their

career, as they gain new skills and interests and want
to progress to new opportunities. There is no time

limit on our support services - we offer a “Partner for

Life” commitment to help our clients find the right

career position at any point in their life.

MYTH: Veterans Career Program only assists with

resumes and LinkedIn. Since I am not sure what I
want to do, they are not able to support me.

Veterans Career Program staff learn about each

individual’s needs, passions, abilities, and dreams
and provide the resume, interviewing, and

application support to assist him or her in finding

the right opportunity.

MYTH: Online schools do not offer “real degrees” and I
should only go back to a college or university that
offers in person classes.

FACT: Many colleges and universities now offer online
education including certificates, bachelor’s degrees, and

master’s degrees. Most online programs are designed

for adult learners who are juggling work and family and

to provide them with the flexibility they need to pursue
their education without having to travel to a brick and

mortar location. These programs include assignments

which must be completed on-time and usually have

online course discussion requirements. The key is to
ensure that the college or university has an

accreditation, which is a voluntary, independent review

of educational programs to determine that the education
provided is of uniform and sound quality. Veterans

Career Program staff are able to assist you in finding the

right fit for you to pursue education.

MYTH: If my checks stop because I go to work and
then I have to stop working because of my

disability, I will have to reapply for benefits all over
again.

If your benefits ended because you worked and had

earnings, you can request that your benefits start

again without having to complete a new application.
You must make the request within five years from

the month your benefits ended. While SSA

determines whether you can get benefits again,
they can give you provisional (temporary) benefits

for up to six months.