Veterans Interest

Services: Employment Resources

for Veterans and those with disabilities.
Wednesday, 9/20/2023
1:00 - 3:30
Atrium
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Coordinators will be available to assist Veterans who are unhoused or housing insecure, and people with disabilities seeking employment.

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) assists Californians with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently. Vocational rehabilitation teams work closely with job seekers to establish the best combination of services and resources necessary to prepare for, find, retain and advance in employment. Our services are tailored to each individual’s strengths and challenges to ensure the greatest chance of success.

America Works' San Francisco Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) Outreach Coordinator will be available to assist Veterans who are either homeless or housing insecure. 

The job assistance services vary and range from:

  • Job planning
  • Resume building
  • Mock interviews
  • Application assistance
  • Transportation assistance (gas cards, clipper cards)
  •  Interview clothing funds
  • Courses for learning computer and other basic employment skills
  • Certain certificate/training programs specific to the job of interest, such as: Food Handling, Truck Driving, and Guards (Guard Card) to name a few.  

Veteran Outreach Services event is provided by  Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and  America Works of California, Inc..

 

 

Veterans Interest

The Veterans Resources at the Bridge supports the veteran community with information and assistance for veterans and their families. For more information, please visit sfpl.org/veterans. 

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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