What Is VR&E? Your Guide to Veteran Readiness and Employment

TLDR: The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program helps Veterans with service-connected disabilities transition into civilian careers. Eligible Veterans can use these benefits to attend VA-approved programs, like Code Platoon, to receive hands-on tech training. Learn how to apply to VR&E, meet eligibility requirements, and use your benefits to start a high-growth career in technology.

The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program is a VA benefit offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It helps Veterans with service-connected disabilities successfully transition into meaningful civilian careers. VR&E was formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Voc Rehab).

VR&E Tracks for Veterans

The VR&E program is structured into five customized career support tracks. These tracks are based on a Veteran’s goals, disability rating, and employment status:

1. Reemployment: VR&E helps Veterans return to their pre-deployment jobs. The program can provide workplace modifications or accommodations for service-related disabilities.

2. Rapid Access to Employment: VR&E helps Veterans find employment quickly. This track offers:

• Education coverage
• Job search tools
• Resume development
• Interview preparation

3. Self-Employment: VR&E helps Veterans become entrepreneurs. This track supports:

• Business plan development
• Small business training
• Access to startup resources and mentorship
  

4. Employment Through Long-Term Services: VR&E helps Veterans who can't stay in their current jobs due to their disabilities. This track offers education or training to shift into a field better aligned with their abilities.

5. Independent Living: VR&E helps Veterans who can't return to work due to their disabilities. It offers:

• Counseling and resource referrals
• Home accessibility evaluations
• Support for improving your quality of life

Eligibility for VR&E

Eligibility for VR&E requires a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% and an honorable discharge status. Veterans can apply on the VA website or by calling 1-800-827-1000.

Launch a Tech Career with Code Platoon and VR&E

Looking for a Veteran-focused path into software engineering? Code Platoon is a VA-approved training provider that helps Veterans transition into the tech industry.

With VR&E, you can start a transformative journey with Code Platoon’s software engineering and AI Cloud and DevOps bootcamps. These programs equip you with the technical skills, certifications, and career support to thrive in today’s tech-driven job market.

How to Use Your VR&E Benefits at Code Platoon

Follow these steps to use VR&E toward Code Platoon’s technical training programs:

1. Confirm Eligibility: Check if you meet the VR&E eligibility criteria.
2. Apply for VR&E: Visit the VA’s online portal or call to start your application.
3. Choose Code Platoon: Tell your VA counselor you want to attend Code Platoon as your VR&E training provider.
4. Enroll in Code Platoon: Complete our application and get accepted to one of our programs.
5. Begin Your Journey: Start training and join a community dedicated to Veteran success in tech.

Your military background has given you discipline and a unique perspective. These traits are highly valued in the tech industry. With VR&E benefits and Code Platoon’s hands-on coding bootcamps, the path to a rewarding career in software engineering is in your reach.

Embrace this opportunity and take the first step towards a future in technology. Remember, your experience can open doors to a successful new career in the tech world.