Know Your Employment Rights
Knowing your employment rights is the first step in advocating for yourself based on your veteran or military personnel status. Below are a few resources to help you understand your legal rights in your career.
- U.S. Department of Labor - Protected Veterans’ Rights
- Washington State Office of the Attorney General - Employment Protections for Veterans & Military Personnel
- Workers Rights - Washington State
- Understanding Your Employment Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Guide for Veterans
- Washington State Human Rights Commission – File a Complaint
Getting Experience
If you are finding that you lack experience for the unique opportunities you are interested in, consider building experience in different ways. The following page has some ideas:
Job & Internship Search Resources
In addition to this list, see our Online Search page for general online job boards. Also, see our Professional Networking page to learn about finding opportunities through your relationships.
- USA Jobs - Veterans
- Veterans Employment Center
- NextOps
- Getting Hired - Veterans
- Careers & Employment at vets.gov
- Clearance Jobs
- Corporate Gray — Connecting Employers to Veterans
- Military Friendly Employers
- Army Wounded Warrior Program
Fellowship, Internship, and Professional Scholar Programs
These programs are funded opportunities that help you gain experience in your future career. They look great on your resume and show your commitment to your field. You can also access important professional networks that will help you with your job search when the fellowship or program is over.
Here are some, but not all, opportunities available for Veteran students:
- Tillman Scholars Program
- Veterans in Global Leadership Fellowship
- Mission Continues Fellowship
- White House Fellowship
- Secretary’s Honors Program
- Amazon Veteran’s Program
- VA Pathways Internship Program
- Paramount Veteran Immersion Program
- Goldman Sachs Veterans Integration Program
Educational Articles/Resources
These resources will help you learn how to direct your college experience toward specific goals. They also provide general information about identity and the workplace.
Organizations/Associations
Join or research a few professional organizations. You’ll meet other people in your community and field who can share their knowledge and perspective. This will give you a better understanding of your identity in the workplace.
This is not a comprehensive list. We encourage you to search for associations in relation to your field of interest.
- U.S. Veterans
- American Corporate Partners
- Military Network
- The Value of a Veteran
- S. Military Veterans Network
- Supporting Our Veterans
- Student Veterans of America chapters
Washington Organizations
You can find more resources and assistance in your region. Also, getting involved locally is a good way to build your connections while you are still in school.
- Spokane County Regional Veterans Services Center
- Spokane Vet Center Mirabeau Parkway
- Greater Veterans Spokane Facebook Group
- Meetups for Veterans in Seattle
Other EWU Resources
EWU also provides other organizations and resources to help support you. Visit the following connections and make friends. Reach out to a career advisor if you need help.
