Veterans Emphasis Program (VEP)

The Veterans Emphasis Program is directed at assuring that all veterans, particularly Vietnam Era and disabled veterans, have the full measure of employment in the Federal service. The legal basis for the program include the Veterans Preference Act of 1944 (codified as 5 USC 2108); 5 USC 3114 (non-competitive appointing authority for 30 percent or more disabled veterans);  Veterans Readjustment Appointment (EO 11521); and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (38 USC 2104).  The veterans emphasis program manager (VEPM) assists leadership in the recruitment and retention of qualified veterans, particularly Vietnam Era, and disabled veterans.  The VEPM also assists all veterans in understanding their rights and opportunities regarding Federal employment.

Related Links:

• Veterans Employment Information from OPM

• Department of Veterans Affairs

• Department of Labor - Veterans Employment & Training Service

• Veterans of Foreign Wars

• Disabled American Veterans

For more information contact Will Brown, the Veterans Emphasis Program Manager.

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