Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Transition Services

(Formerly Known as the VTAP Program)

Program Overview

The Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program provides transitioning service members and their spouses with the best Virginia has to offer. By providing peer-to-peer support through the transition process, V3 staff work alongside the transitioning service member, veteran or spouse to make referrals that address specific needs. The referral services could include, but are not limited to: resume review, career coaching, mentorship, hands on training opportunities, access to credentialing pathways and connection to Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified companies for employment, and other DVS programs as applicable. Core areas of focus are designed to provide support to those seeking transition, employment, education, training and entrepreneurship, but we will also assist those with needs outside of those core areas. We make a commitment to customer service, and always ensure that referrals are completed with follow up from the V3 staff.

Over time, the V3 Program has developed specific transition services through a refined network of employers and other resources that have made a commitment to our transitioning service members and their spouses. Through that network, the V3 staff offer multiple connection points with those seeking employment through networking events, job fairs, hiring events, and electronic communications promoting jobs and events. We want service members and spouses to start thinking about transition early!

Through outreach and services, V3 Transition provides a strong case for why a transitioning service member should call Virginia home post-transition.

Goals

• Peer to Peer support to transitioning service members and their spouses
• Outreach for the Commonwealth of Virginia, answering the question “Why Choose Virginia?”
• Referrals to federal, state, local, nonprofit, and employers to provide the best possible resources to our service members and spouses
• Tailored workforce readiness and career services

The V3 Transition team aims to reach the transitioning community as early and efficiently as possible through our presence on installations throughout Virginia. Our Regional Transition Coordinators present at TAP classes, hold office hours, lead workshops, attend job fairs, and set up informational tables at Fort Gregg-Adams, Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Naval Station Norfolk, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and Joint Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

Transition Connection Newsletter

If you are a transitioning service member, Veteran or spouse looking for employment, sign up for the V3 Newsletter called the Transition Connection. V3 collects job postings and training opportunities from employers looking to hire veterans and spouses and sends them out bi-weekly to our list of subscribers. Each posting will host a unique set of job openings for all levels of occupations all across the Commonwealth. We also include upcoming events for you as well and key information you need to know as a Veteran.

Join the subscription list

If you are an employer or resource provider, sign up to receive a copy of the V3 Transition Connection Newsletter.

To submit your positions to the newsletter, access the online submission form.

View the current newsletter edition.

Upcoming Events

DVS Networking and Hiring Events

If you are currently transitioning and want an opportunity to meet employers in a more casual environment, join us at one of our hiring and networking events hosted throughout the state with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation and other local partners. Visit the following link for more information on the Hire Vets Now Hiring and Networking Events.

Additional dates and registration links are below. Please keep in mind our training is always free and virtual for your convenience.

Events

V3 Transition works to increase connection points between employers and transitioning service members through a variety of events.

V3 Transition Partners

Boots to Suits

Boots to Suits is a clothing program for male and female Virginia veterans transitioning from military life to civilian careers. The program provides veterans with two complimentary career outfits, enabling them to look and feel their best for job interviews and non-military work environments. Military spouses who are job-seeking and the main household provider are also eligible for this opportunity. If you are within 60 days of your separation date and would like to participate, submit your request through the Boots to Suits application below.

Boots to Suits Online Application

Contact the V3 Transition Staff

For general inquiries, call 804-786-8060 or email V3Transition@dvs.virginia.gov.

To request services, click the button below or call 844-838-7838.

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“I want to thank the V3 Transition team from the bottom of my heart. I hit rock bottom. I know I did everything right at my job and was still let go. My VTAP representative had such inspiring, and motivating words of wisdom today. I needed the encouragement. I am grateful for the time you spent with me and the wisdom I gained during our conversation.”