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Priority1 – Services for Veterans and Their Spouses

Workforce1: Priority 1 by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

Actively recruiting

Services Provided Help finding a job, Training for a new job

Eligibility Veterans, Adults

Schedule No fixed amount of time, Varies

Last Updated Last updated on Jun 02, 2022

Next Steps

Through Priority1, veterans and their spouses can get help connecting to stable, meaningful work.

Career specialists at Priority1 can connect you to employers dedicated to hiring veterans and their spouses. Services include helping you prepare for job interviews, building and developing a resume, and providing work attire. It also helps you use military skills and real-life experiences to get a job. Veterans also have priority of service at all of the Workforce1 Career Centers.

Who it's for Who it's for

Anyone who has served at least one day in the active military, naval, or air service, including the Reserves and National Guard, can participate. Spouses of veterans are also eligible.

Duration and Length Duration and Length

Priority1 schedules one-on-one appointments with Veteran Specialists based on your availability and their operating hours, usually Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm.

Next Steps

The Upper Manhattan Workforce1 Career Center has a dedicated Veteran Specialist that will connect you and your spouse with veteran services. Fill out the Manhattan online form and mark “Veterans” under Specialized services.

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