• EmpireVets
  In 2019, DVS partnered with the GI GO Fund to develop EmpireVets, a job board and professional development website designed for New York City veterans and their family members. The website includes thousands of job postings and a military skills translator to help veterans find the right position.


• NYC Small Business Services Job Board
  Small business throughout New York City post job opportunities listed on NYC's Small Business Services job board.


• Civil Service Opportunities
  Explore job opportunities in government on NYC's civil service job board.


• Jobs for People with Disabilities
  NYC: AtWork is New York City's job board designed for people with disabilities.


• NYC Veteran Alliance Job Board
  The NYC Veteran Alliance job board includes opportunities for veterans.


• New York State Job Bank
  View the official New York state job board.


• USA Jobs
  Search and apply for federal jobs.

• VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
  The VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program is designed to assist veterans with service-connected disabilities to obtain suitable employment and/or achieve independent living goals.


• NYC Small Business Services Access Training
  NYC SBS offers training programs for in-demand occupations across sectors remotely and at different locations throughout the city.


• NYC Department for the Aging Senior Job Placement Program
  The NYC Department for the Aging's Senior Employment Program has placed New Yorkers over the age of 55 in jobs in data processing, administrative work, customer service, security services, airport services, home care, and more.


• New York Library Career Resources
  The New York Science, Industry, and Business Library (SIBL) is offering the following free virtual career services.
  
  Career Workshops with Professional Coaching: Online sessions with Career Coaches to help get your resume ready and improve your networking and interviewing skills.
  
  Online Video Tutorials: Video training tutorials in various skills including Microsoft, Adobe, HTML, salary negotiation, interviewing skills, business writing.
  
  Career Cruising: Review resume samples, career guides, and professional assessments to discover your transferable skills.


• The Spouse Education and Career Opportunity program provides military spouses with resources to create an academic plan, search for scholarships, develop their resume, and find the right career.

• OurVeteransNYC, the NYC Veteran Alliance event page, includes upcoming job fairs and hiring events.

• Connect to organizations looking to match veterans with professional mentors.

New York State Department of Labor

File an unemployment insurance claim, learn about pandemic unemployment assistance, and certify weekly benefits at the NYS Department of Labor website.

United States Department of Labor

The US Department of Labor offers Coronavirus resources for workers and employers and disaster unemployment assistance.

Unemployment Benefits FAQ

If you have questions about unemployment benefits visit ACCESSNYC's Frequently Asked Questions page for answers.

Legal Aid

The Volunteers of Legal Service's (VOLS) Unemployed Workers Project provides free legal advice to low-wage and unemployed workers who are seeking government benefits. If you need support accessing benefits, call the Unemployed Workers Project hotline at 347-521-5720 or fill out the VOLS Unemployed Workers Interest Form.

For additional information regarding Unemployment contact DVS Engagement Coordinator:
Amauri Espinal
646-799-2728
aespinal@veterans.nyc.gov