Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is a program of services for service members and veterans with service-connected physical or mental disabilities. San Joaquin County maintains a VR&E office on site, an appointment is required. Often, these individuals experience limitations in getting and keeping a job as well as in their daily living activities. This program can:

• Prepare you for a suitable job
• Help you get and keep that job
• Assist you to become fully productive and independent

Some of the services and benefits which VA can provide include:

• Evaluation of your abilities and skills
• Educational, vocational, and personal counseling
• Education and training to qualify you for suitable employment
• Financial assistance while you are training
• Special help, such as:
  • Tutoring assistance
  • Readers for the visually impaired
  • Sign-language interpreters
• Medical and dental treatment, to include:
  • Prosthetic devices
  • Other special equipment
  • Special restorative services
  • Employment counseling, career planning, and job placement
  • Assistance to become independent in daily living