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HIRING OPTIONS FOR APPOINTING DISABLED VETERANS The Department of Defense (DoD) provides employment opportunities for disabled men and women who honorably served on behalf of our Nation. As the largest Federal employer of veterans, we are committed to providing every disabled veteran who wants to serve our country as a DoD civil servant the opportunity to do so. As a manager, you play an important part in advancing the employment of disabled veterans in the DoD workforce. Today's veteran brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, and abilities to the job. The Department is well positioned with new hiring flexibilities that can be used to place veterans easily and quickly into the DoD workforce. Often these hiring authorities are unknown, misunderstood and not used to their fullest extent. These authorities alone, however, are not sufficient. How do I hire a Disabled Veteran? You help break the barriers to employment by thinking creatively and resourcefully. There are nearly 700 occupations that can offer disabled veterans diverse, challenging and rewarding careers. DoD work life initiatives such as telework and alternative work schedules offer options than can enable disabled veterans to contribute their talents. The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) can introduce you to new technologies to assist veterans with disabilities. This website provides general information and resources to offer real solutions for real needs, and tools to hire talented disabled veterans. If you have any questions, please contact your human resources specialist to assist you in understanding how and when to use streamlined hiring authorities. You may also review Questions & Answers from managers about hiring disabled veterans.
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