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VA Employment Specialist
Phillip E. Rosenberg, Chapter President and Charter Member, is employed at the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Zablocki Medical Center as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and Incentive Therapy (IT) Coordinator. In this position, Phil assists individuals with their education and employment needs. He can be reached between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, at 414-384-2000, ext. #46934.
Workforce Development Center
There are Workforce Development Centers throughout the State of Wisconsin. These are “one stop” employment centers where you can get assistance with job searches, resumes, aptitude testing, job skills enhancements, and a host of other employment related services. Please visit the links listed below for more information.
State Department of Workforce Development Web Site for Veterans Services
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dws/bjs/veterans/default.htm
Racine County
http://www.hsd.racineco.com/wdcservices/
Milwaukee County
http://www.wfdc.org/locations/mequon.htm
Waukesha County
http://www.wfdc.org/business/training.htm
Other Employment/Education Information
Opportunities, links, other information
Wisconsin JobNet Job Search
http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/jobnet/mapwi.htm
Top Jobs for Vets in 2008 Veteran Career Network
Connect with over 200,000 veterans willing to help. Network now. Go to: http://www.military.com/Careers/Home
This New Year brings new job opportunities for veterans interested in careers in health care, technology and consulting. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that these industries will have the largest employment, salary and wage growth into 2016.
And despite the reported employment decline in the goods-producing sector - total employment is expected to decrease from 14.9 percent to 13.1 percent - the construction industry is also expected to have employment growth.
What's more, U.S. News & World Report reports that blue - collar careers - construction, security system technician, biomedical equipment technicians, electricians - are the best jobs for in today's changing employment landscape.
If you're ready to take on a new job opportunity in any of these growing fields take a look at the 25 fastest growing occupations that are great for former service members, according to the BLS.
1. Network systems and data communications analyst
2. Personal and home care aides
3. Home health aides
4. Computer software engineers, applications
5. Veterinary technologists and technicians
6. Personal financial advisors
7. Medical assistants
8. Veterinarians
9. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
10. Financial analysts
11. Social and human service assistants
12. Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators
13. Physical therapist assistants
14. Forensic science technicians
15. Dental hygienists
16. Mental health counselors
17. Mental health and substance abuse social workers
18. Dental assistants
19. Computer systems analysts
20. Database administrators
21. Computer software engineers, systems software
22. Gaming and sports book writers and runners
23. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health
24. Physical therapists
25. Physician assistants
(Source: Military.com Veteran Careers – Thursday, 9-10-08)
2008 PVA Job Opportunities
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