VOW to Hire Heroes Act 2011 - For Employers

The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, provides seamless transition for Servicemembers, expands education and training opportunities for Veterans, and provides tax credits for employers who hire Veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program provides eligible Veterans an opportunity to obtain training and practical hands

‐on experience concurrently through the Special

Employer Incentives (SEI) program. The SEI program is for eligible Veterans who face challenges in obtaining employment. VA is responsible for determining if a Veteran is eligible to participate.

Veterans approved to participate in the SEI program are hired by participating employers, and employment is expected to continue following successful completion of the program. VA facilitates the process by identifying suitable placements and coordinating efforts between all parties. As a result, the SEI program is beneficial for both Veterans and Employers.

For Employers- Hiring Toolkit http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/forEmployers/HiringToolkit/

For Employers- Tax Credit
Tax credits and other incentives for employers to hire and train Veterans who are unemployed or have service-connected disabilities.

Are You An Employer Interested in Tax Credit Information?


The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit available to private-sector businesses and certain non-profit organizations for hiring certain individuals, including veterans, who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. The WOTC program enables the targeted employees to gradually move from economic dependency into self-sufficiency as they earn a steady income, while participating employers are able to reduce their federal income tax liability. See the WOTC Fact Sheet for more information.
Are You An Employer Interested in Hiring Veterans?


The Special Employer Incentives (SEI) program is for eligible Veterans that face extraordinary obstacles to obtaining employment. Veterans are hired by participating employers at the onset of the SEI program and employment is expected to continue following successful completion of the SEI program. As a result, the SEI program is beneficial for both employers and Veterans.

• Reimbursement up to 50% of Veteran's Salary during the SEI program to cover:
  
  • Additional expenses incurred for cost of instruction
  • Loss of production
  • Additional supplies and equipment
• Hire qualified Veterans trained to your agency's specifications
• Hire a trainee at an apprenticeship wage
• VA provides the necessary tool, equipment, uniforms and other supplies
  
• Appropriate accommodations are made based on individual needs


• Minimal paperwork required by the employer


• The employer has VA support during training and placement follow-up phase to assist with work or training related needs


To speak with a Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment representative,
• Call VA at 1-800-827-1000 and ask to speak with the Vocational Rehabilitation Division or Point of Contact.
• Locate a VA Regional Office near you using the VA Regional Office Directory

For Additonal Employer Resources

• Visit CareerOneStop for Employers