Atlanta VA Health Care System Vocational Services
MISSION
The mission of the Atlanta VA Health Care System’s Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program is to provide Vocational Services that assist Veterans with obtaining and maintaining competitive employment and to serve employers who wish to recruit Veterans through the VA.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Military veterans
Eligibility Restrictions
Any Veteran who wishes to receive assistance with obtaining and maintaining employment is eligible for services.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Financial planning education
- Job board
- Job performance coaching
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Resume development
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Varied job search and placement services
Supportive Services
- Benefits counseling
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
- Virtual services available
Soft Skills Training
- Basic financial education
- Customer service
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Personal hygiene
- Professional conduct
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
- Virtual services available