Veterans

Explore Our Veteran Programs

Veteran Employment and Career Guidance

In 2015, the Governor recommended and the Legislature approved the creation of a Veterans Coordinator position within the Division of Human Resource Management. The position was established to develop a statewide Veteran hiring program and support Veterans interested in employment with the State of Nevada.

The Veteran Hiring Program provides individualized assistance by:

• Identifying State job openings that align with a Veteran’s skills, education, and experience.
• Answering questions about State employment and hiring processes.
• Reviewing resumes and helping Veterans accurately represent their qualifications.
• Assisting Veterans with State job applications and employment resources.

Program staff also collaborates with nonprofit organizations and local, state, and federal agencies to strengthen connections between Veterans and available resources throughout Nevada.

Department of Defense SkillBridge Program

The State of Nevada offers SkillBridge opportunities across a wide range of professional fields. Placements are not limited to fixed listings and are coordinated based on candidate experience, career interests, projected availability, and participating agency capacity.

Potential Internship Fields

• Administrative and Program Support
• Engineering and Technical Services
• Field and Trade Services
• Health and Human Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Operations and Infrastructure
• Public Safety and Emergency Services

How to Be Considered

Active Duty Service Members interested in a State of Nevada SkillBridge opportunity should complete the SkillBridge Interest Form. Submissions are reviewed and matched with potential opportunities based on agency needs, candidate qualifications, projected availability, and overall program capacity.

Complete the Interest Form

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Veteran Peer Mentor Program

The State of Nevada Veteran Peer Mentor Program connects Veteran employees with fellow State employees who understand the experiences, challenges, and opportunities associated with transitioning from military service into a civilian workplace.

Veteran Peer Mentors serve as a supportive point of contact for Veteran employees and may assist by:

• Welcoming Veterans into State service.
• Sharing knowledge about the State workplace and available resources.
• Providing peer support during the transition into civilian employment.
• Encouraging professional development, connection, and retention.
• Helping strengthen a statewide community of Veteran employees.

Nevada Veteran Impact Review

Connection • Recognition • Continued Service

The Nevada Veteran Impact Review recognizes Veteran employees across Nevada state service whose professionalism, leadership, mentorship, and continued commitment strengthen agencies statewide.

Published twice each year, the Review highlights Veterans nominated by leadership, peers, supervisors, and fellow State employees throughout Nevada government.

Contact the Veteran Programs Office

For assistance or additional information, contact Dan LaBarbera at d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov .