1. LinkedIn.com - Veterans groups can be found by going to Groups and search the veteran group you are looking for by branch of service.
  2. Csix.org - San Jose & Sunnyvale  groups help individuals in career transition significantly improve their job search success through education,
    in-person networking and mutual support.
  3. Bridges to Jobs - Fremont group is committed to "helping individuals who are unemployed or looking for a new job.
  4. Job Connections - Networking opportunity, this group's mission is to support and encourage the unemployed in the Greater San Francisco
    Bay Area.
  5. Chamber of Commerce
  6. Toast Masters - "Become the speaker and leader you want to be"
  7. Bay Area Business Round Table
:: Job Search, Networking, & Training Resources ::
:: Networking Resources ::
Helmets To Hardhats
Swords to Plowshares
Labor Market Info
Hire Vets First
Vet Jobs
Recruit Military
America's Job Exchange
LinkedIn
Simply Hire
Link Silicon Valley
JobNob
Hire Patriots
CSIX Connect
Job Connection
Bridges to Jobs
Bridges to Jobs
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
HSG Consulting
:: Training & Support Resources ::

  1. Csix.org - San Jose & Sunnyvale  groups help
    individuals in career transition significantly
    improve their job search success through
    education, in-person networking, and mutual
    support.
  2. Bridges to Jobs - Fremont group is committed to
    "helping individuals who are unemployed or
    looking for a new job.
  3. ReBoot Camp is your 1st Civilian Division. It
    connects you with other Veterans who share your
    civilian goals – to reconnect with family, friends,
    community, and career. Welcome back! If you’re
    feeling disconnected give ReBoot Camp a try.
    Contact Joy Montgomery by clicking here
  4. Greener Dawn has collaborated with the Tri
    Cities One Stop for veterans training programs on
    the internet in Residential Energy Efficiency.
  5. Veterans Assembled Electronics (VAe) is a
    Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
    (SDVOSB )with a mission to provide customers
    with highly trusted and reliable electronics
    manufacturing and support services by equipping
    America's Military Veterans with the skills that
    enable them to continue their contributions to
    their country.
  6. Employer Support for the Guard and
    Reserve (ESGR) in California
760 Maritime St.
Oakland, CA 94607
Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM
510-444-6441

Spring 2010 classes will be offered for Veterans for the
following classes:
Environment Tech Class:
    Energy auditors, HazMat Technician, Solar Panel
    Installers, Environmental Auditors and More
Biotechnology Class:
    Research and Development, Quality Control /
    Assurance, Manufacturing / Administrative Support and
    More
Field Technician / Installer Class:
    Find jobs with utility company's such as: AT&T, DirecTV,
    Comcast, PG&E
FREE services for Veterans, Contact the Regional Technical
Center for more details.

Swords To Plowshares


Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is a
community-based, not-for-profit organization that
provides counseling and case management,
employment and training, housing and legal assistance
to veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Swords to Plowshares
Inter-City Services, Inc. - ICS is a private non-profit
vocational training institute. We offer exciting,
career-focused programs designed to meet your
educational and employment training goals and your
busy lifestyle.


  1. EDD Labor Market Information for the State of California - site hot link - http://www.labormarketinfo.ca.gov/
  2. EDD Veterans Services - California Veterans Training and Services - http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/Services_for_Veterans.htm
  3. ACVSO - Alameda County Veterans Service Officer chartered with preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws
    administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs
  4. VETS - Veterans Employment & Training Services, dedicated to Veterans succeeding in the 21st century workforce. The mission statement
    for VETS is to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by
    maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.
  5. VetJobs.com – Job search tool, resume posting, and a site to refer employers to.
  6. Recruit Military - We offer many different ways for former enlisted personnel, junior military officers, senior officers, military spouses and
    transitioning military personnel to connect with thousands of organizations.
  7. America's Job Exchange - A nationwide job search tool.
  8. www.LinkedIn.com  – Your electronic profile and a job search tool
  9. www.Simplyhired.com  – Job search tool
  10. www.LinkSV.com  – Information about small and medium companies
  11. www.Jobnob.com - Salary comparison website & volunteer job matching
  12. www.HirePatriots.com - Help veterans & communities connect for employment for both 1 day jobs & full time careers
  13. helmetstohardhats.com - Provides a job search function for former military personnel
  14. HSG Consulting - Provides assistance in resume critiquing, job searching and those transitioning out of the military.
  15. US Department of Labor - Provides information on hiring Veterans
  16. USAJOBS - USAJOBS is the official job site of the US Federal Government. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment
    information.
  17. CareerOneStop - CareerOneStop is the suite of web-based products funded and developed by the U.S. Department of Labor.
    CareerOneStop includes America's Career InfoNet and America's Service Locator. Each product offers unique solutions for the increasing
    demands of today's labor market to meet the specialized needs of job seekers, employers, and the workforce and education communities.
  18. U.S. Office of Personnel Management - helps job seekers find information for job hunting
  19. The American Legions Career Center - Provides additional resources and news for Veterans seeking employment.
  20. Coming Home Project - non-profit organization devoted to providing compassionate expert care, support, education, and stress management
    tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, service members, their families, and their service providers
  21. Fierce CIO - IT Management site for those looking for IT positions, IT Reading material, and IT related sources
  22. HireVets.com - Job search tool with information on job fairs, disabilities, benefits, education, loans, etc.
  23. O*NET ONLINE - Labor statistics, salary comparison, position research.
  24. Indeed - Nationwide collaboration Job search tool
  25. Glassdoor - Company Salaries, Reviews, and Interviews posted anonymously by employees.
  26. Work2Future - Job search support, career counseling, training. Work2Future Job Fair Tips Handout: Click Here
  27. Armed Forces Employer Partnership - finding jobs for Reservists from all Service branches and their family members
:: Job Search Resources-Links ::