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IDENTIFYING RESOURCES continued
bene ts (job development, training, unemployment compensation, veteran bene ts, and community resources) e Connecting With Your Resources— e VETS Program section of this publication provides additional information (including contact information) on LVERs and DVOP specialists and contact information for all of the NM Workforce Connection o ces
ere are several other resources available to assist with your transition e NM Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) and the US Department of Veterans A airs (VA) are both excellent resources for returning veterans Repre- sentatives at NMDVS and VA can assist you in all aspects of your separation and transition ere are numerous bene ts available to veterans so contact a representative today
New Mexico Workforce
state Whether you utilize your veteran representatives or not, this is the rst site you should visit e website is your one-stop online resource for information on how to identify your career path and look for, apply for, and get a job e resources and services on the site are provided at no cost, and you can access this site on your own or visit your local NM Workforce Connection o ce for assistance You should begin by creating an account e bene ts of creating a free account on the site include access to all of the information and assistance available, the ability of the site to store your resume and other important documents, as well as historical information on your job search, applications, and contacts with speci c employers e value of using this website can- not be overstated Visit www jobs state nm us today to get started!
Transition Services
Provided by Military
Services
If you are a recently separated veteran, you should have participated in preseparation counseling Congress has directed the military services to provide each transitioning service member a preseparation counseling session no less than 90 days before separation Preseparation
counseling provides an overview of the bene ts, services, and programs that are available to soon-to-be separated members and refers service members to speci c bene ts providers for further information
Connection Website – Your No.1 career and
job search resource
Face-to-face and one-on-one interaction with your LVERs and DVOP specialists is such an incredible bene t to New Mexico veterans looking for work Your veteran representa- tives can help you in many ways, but one way in which they will always assist you is by directing you to the NM Workforce Connectionwebsite eNMWorkforceConnectionwebsite
—www jobs state nm us—provides a tremendous number of
services and information to persons looking for work in the e preseparation counseling is required,
and each service member should receive a DD Form 2648 to show they completed the counseling e following are the organizations charged with ensuring service members receive preseparation counseling and other needed transition services
Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP):
ACAP provides mandatory preseparation counseling and other transition and employment assistance to Army service members and veterans ACAP’s main tool for employment assistance is ACAP On-Line ACAP On-Line provides three options for getting started:
n You can use ACAP On-Line to schedule a TAP Employment Workshop, specialty seminars or Employer Days as well as to get help from an ACAP Counselor
NM DepartMeNt of VeteraNs’ serVices
Bataan Memorial Building
407 Galisteo Street, Room 142 Santa Fe, NM 87504 866-433-8387 www.dvs.state.nm.us
Us DepartMeNt of VeteraNs’ affairS
New Mexico regional Veterans Bene ts administration
Dennis Chavez Federal Building 500 Gold Avenue SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
Intake O ce
Airman & Family Readiness Center Support Building 20245,
Suite 126
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 800-827-1000
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