Employment Opportunities
CLEC has partnered with various companies to assist with providing a link between employers and job-seeking veterans with service connected disabilities. These positions will be updated regularly. If you are interested in applying for any of these positions or seek additional information, please contact us. Positions may be available as a Student-Trainee Appointment or a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). A Student-Trainee will be required to return to school to obtain a degree while working on-the-job training for the employer. VRA appointments are for those who already have a degree or are qualified for a specific field. If interviewed and selected, a VRA position is non-competitive for veterans with disability ratings over 30% . VRA's must complete a 200 hour training program.
A complete Application Package includes:
A complete application package must be received before information can be sent to the employer. A complete package includes:
- Program Application - asks for information about the participant
- A member 4 copy of your DD214 - establishes validity of military service
- An SF15 Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference with supporting documentation letter from the VA stating Civil Service Eligibility or total percentage of disability. - establishes eligibility for civil service employment
- A
recent detailed resume- If you need assistance with writing a resume
please contact our office. A resume for Civil Service employment should
be very detailed and should contain job specific information for the
position which you are applying. The more detailed, the better your
chances will be of qualifying for the position. If your
resume is found to be in need of assistance CLEC may refer you to a
professional resume writer at no cost.
- Certified Transcripts, if applicable, for all higher education institutions attended as well as military training (contact CLEC staff if assistance is needed in obtaining transcripts)
- Civil Service Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs- This can be requested by calling the VA at 800-827-1000. Upon request, the VA may FAX this letter directly to our office at (812) 863-2475
- A Monthly Budget Sheet- proves financial stability for entering the program
The following forms are needed in addition if applying for a Student Trainee position:
PLEASE NOTE: If you are accepted for the Student Trainee program, you MUST be enrolled and attending school by the next available semester after you are hired. You must work out a plan with a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor and or apply for GI Bill prior to this. If you are not attending school when expected, you may be dropped from the program and lose the position you were hired into. If you need assistance with applying for either Vocational Rehabilitation or GI Bill, please contact us.
Examples of types of jobs
The following are some examples of available positions. However, other positions may be available upon interest in a specific field. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a field, please contact us.
Engineering
(Computer, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.) Student-Trainees must be enrolled in a four-year degree program leading to a bachelor's degree with a degree plan in an engineering field. VRAs must have experience.
Scientist
(Chemist, Physicist, Computer Scientist, Mathematician, etc.) Student-Trainees must be enrolled in or attending an accredited college or university in a four-year degree program leading to a bachelor's degree. VRAs must have experience.
Administrative
(Contract Specialist, Logistics Management Specialist, Human Resources Specialist, etc.) Student-Trainees must be enrolled in or attending an accredited college or university in a degree program leading to a bachelor's degree. VRAs must have experience.
Electronics Technician
Student-Trainees must be enrolled in or attending an accredited college or university in a degree program leading to either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. VRAs must have experience.
Engineering Technician
Student-Trainees must be enrolled in or attending an accredited college or university in a degree program leading to either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. VRAs must have experience.
Financial Technician
Student-Trainees must be enrolled in or attending an accredited college or university in a degree program leading to either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. VRAs must have experience.Search
Contacts
PO Box 216
Crane, IN 47522
Toll Free: 877-528-2612
Fax: 812-863-2475