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| SERVING: AIKEN - ALLENDALE - BAMBERG - BARNWELL - CALHOUN - ORANGEBURG COUNTIES | |
| Lower Savannah Council of Governments' WIA funded activities afford equal opportunity to the public. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. Speech or hearing-impaired individuals may use TTY Relay Service by dialing 711. | |
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SERVICES TO VETERANS VETERANS PREFERENCE Federal law prescribes preferential treatment for veterans seeking employment. The Aiken ESC One-Stop Workforce Center has a Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) whose primary responsibility is to ensure that veterans receive, on a preferential basis, the full employment services prescribed by law. Two Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOPs) are also assigned to Aiken ESC One-Stop Workforce Center where intensive employment and training services are needed for disabled veterans and other veterans in need of special services. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Laws governing unemployment compensation are complex and varied, therefore, any questions pertaining to this matter should be submitted to the Claims Staff of the Aiken ESC One-Stop Workforce Center where competent information may be obtained. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT A Veteran has 120 days following date of discharge to open any Federal announcement for any position open for at least one day while on active duty. Additional test points will be added to passing Merit Test Scores to Veterans with Purple Heart or a service connected disability of 0% or more in consideration of Federal employment. If the veteran is rated 30% or more disability, in addition to the points being added to their score, they are placed at the top of the register for specific occupations being considered. VETERANS READJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT A veteran holding a campaign ribbon from the Vietnam or Operation Desert Storm conflict, a veteran that has served 180 days or more of active duty after May 7, 1975, or a veteran with a service connected disability rated 0% or above may be eligible for a Veterans Readjustment Appointment with a Federal agency. Your Local Veterans Employment Representative in the Aiken ESC One-Stop Workforce Center will have information concerning time limits and positions levels available. STATE EMPLOYMENT Wartime veterans with a service connected disability rated 0% or above may open examinations for state employment. After passing the test, ten points will be awarded to the disabled veteran's score. Again, those with 30% or more service connected disability, and in receipt of compensation, are placed to the top of the register. The veteran must provide a letter from the Veterans Administration, dated within the last six months, certifying the disability. Apply at : Division of Human Resource Management, P.O.Box 50367, Columbia, SC 29250. PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS The Aiken ESC One-Stop Workforce Center is very familiar with local job market possibilities, and it's staff are trained in placement interviewing and can give helpful suggestions on how to improve your chances of being hired by an employer. DISABILITY BENEFITS If, while on active military service, veteran hospitalized, treated for a physical or mental condition, or received the Purple Heart, should contact the VA to determine qualification for any disability benefits. 100% SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY Veterans rated 100% service connected disabilities recognized by the VA are entitled to the following benefits: 1. Educational benefits for dependent children. 2. Education or training for veteran's spouse. 3. Medical services for any disability for veterans, their spouse, and any dependent children. 4. Commissary cards for veterans and their spouse for the privilege of making purchases at military installations. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Veterans, if unable to accept full-time employment because of a disability, should file an application with the Social Security Administration for disability benefits. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION For VA benefits information, phone the VA Regional Office at 1-800-827-1000. DISCHARGE AND DD FORM-214 Each veteran should record the DD Form-214 at the County Courthouse. You may obtain free copies of your DD-214 plus any other documents that may be necessary for training or employment, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, driver's license, etc. PURPLE HEART VETERANS Veterans who have received the Purple Heart may open any Federal announcement at any time. This is also true if the veteran is rated by the VA or any branch of the armed forces with a service connected disability of 0% or more. U.S. POSTAL SERVICE All veterans whose last day of discharge or release from the armed forces occurred less than 120 days ago, Purple Heart Veterans and service connected disability veterans are eligible to open announcements with the U.S. Postal Service. They should contact the local postmaster for the address and phone number of the Management Sectional Center which processes employment applications in their area. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR VETERANS JUST RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY Veterans have:
Veterans with basic eligibility:
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