Military Skills Translator for Employers

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O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, is a comprehensive database of occupational skills, knowledge and other occupational characteristics - including those that veterans bring to the workforce. O*NET can help you align military educational and job training curricula with current civilian workplace needs. Use the Crosswalk Search to find O*NET occupations that match "Military Occupational Classifications."

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles, Standard Occupational Classification and Apprenticeship may also be used to find O*NET occupations. View summary reports for equivalent civilian occupations and learn typical wage and employment trends.

O*NET OnLine also enables you to search for occupations by keyword, skills or O*NET-SOC codes and job families. Or view a complete list of occupations. Comprehensive information on job accommodations that may involve a change in the work environment, the way a specific job is performed or the use of special equipment is also available on O*NET OnLine.

There are nearly 2,000 One-Stop Career Centers nationwide where employers can go to receive assistance in connecting to and recruiting veterans. One-Stop Career Centers offer a wealth of resources including specialized Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVERs) and Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) staff who work solely with veteran populations and can provide relevant veteran applicant referrals. Find the One-Stop Career Center near you. Or call 1-877-US2-JOBS for direct assistance.