Veteran Career & Transition

One-on-one Career Counseling, Veteran-to-Veteran

Veteran Transition Support

 Transitioning to Civilian Life - The Right Way!

Since 2006, Still Serving Veterans has empowered thousands of Veterans to find fulfilling careers through our no-cost career and transition counseling services. We offer practical advice to help you navigate the challenging path from a military career to a meaningful career path in the civilian workforce, ensuring you can build a life you’ll love. We're here to support you wherever you live.

Our career counselors are Veterans who understand the unique needs of Veterans and their families. They provide personalized, relationship-based career counseling. We assist all Veterans, transitioning military service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses and family members—always free of charge.

Veteran-to-Veteran Job Search Assistance:

  • Develop a Plan

  • Craft a Targeted Resume

  • Engage via LinkedIn

  • Workshops & Education Advice

  • Interview Prep

  • Navigating Salary Negotiations

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Client Testimonials

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Bradford B.
Bradford B.

“I could literally choose any career field I wanted… but the options were overwhelming. I knew the kind of impact I wanted to have—but didn’t know how to find the job titles or companies that aligned with that vision.”

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Amaris G.
Amaris G.

“I encourage every transitioning veteran I know to reach out to SSV! Their quality of service and genuine enthusiasm for helping transitioning service members far exceeds that of any other services I utilized, with the exception of my SkillBridge experience.”

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Kristal H.
Kristal H.

“SSV understands the difficulty transitioning service members face getting into civil employment. The mentorship, guidance and support from SSV was a light in a dark employment situation for me.”

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Kerchell S.
Kerchell S.

Kerchell's military identity had been deeply ingrained in her, shaping her confidence and self-worth. When she left the service, adjusting to a new civilian identity and culture was one of her toughest challenges.

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Aaron R.
Aaron R.

Be open to having “Areas to Improve” as you leave the military.

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Charles
Charles

"Don't give up, be that multi-tool of experience no matter how small it is. Don't undersell yourself and don't oversell yourself.”

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Cody D.
Cody D.

Cody's journey serves as a reminder to fellow Veterans that help is available, and organizations like Still Serving Veterans are here to provide the personalized support needed to navigate life beyond the military.

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Daniel G.
Daniel G.

"I am presently surprised at how easy the transition was by doing all the classes and courses that Still Serving Veterans offered.”

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Joe H.
Joe H.

“I was very pleased with the results as Steve was very proactive with checking in on me and providing me with new techniques. I was quickly hired to a new job just a few weeks after retirement,” Joe said of his experience.

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Mathew C.
Mathew C.

“Being in the military is a very secure life position, and after 20 years of having that kind of job security, not having a job and searching for one was stressful and anxiety producing."

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Brandan B.
Brandan B.

Veterans leaving the military often find themselves grappling with the task of translating their military experience into something that makes sense to civilian employers. Learn how Brandan took his highly specialized and technical military skills and found a civilian equivalent.

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Security Careers: A Veteran Security Team
Security Careers: A Veteran Security Team

Mr. Scheffler is a former Marine and one of several Veterans who are proud members of the Security & Safety team at Huntsville Hospital Health System. Basic Military training instilled a strong sense of teamwork and provides the tools this team uses daily to assess and de-escalate situations quickly.

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Career Blogs & Tips

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Why Many Veterans Leave Their First Civilian Job Early — And How to Fix It
Why Many Veterans Leave Their First Civilian Job Early — And How to Fix It

Here’s what the latest data says — and a practical playbook for veterans and employers.

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Forging Futures: A Q2 2025 Impact Update from Still Serving Veterans
Forging Futures: A Q2 2025 Impact Update from Still Serving Veterans

Behind every number is a story of service, sacrifice, and new beginnings. Here’s how we made an impact om Q2 2025, and where we’re headed next.

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Meet Your Client Coordinator - Steve Hartley
Meet Your Client Coordinator - Steve Hartley

Learn more about Veteran & Career Transition Client Coordinator, Steve Hartley

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Understanding the Ripple Effects: Federal Workforce Reductions and Their Impact on Veterans
Understanding the Ripple Effects: Federal Workforce Reductions and Their Impact on Veterans

Read how Federal layoffs are affecting many, including Veterans, and how we can help.

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Training & Job Fairs

Mark your calendar to attend an upcoming Job Fair or any of our no-cost, virtual, career training courses to gain valuable knowledge and network with other Veterans.

Events
October Veteran Hiring Events
Oct 1
October Veteran Hiring Events

Veteran? Leaving the military soon? You should attend a military hiring event hosted by our partners! Still Serving Veterans can get you ready or can even work with your resume at some of these events.

October Veteran Employee Workshops
Oct 1
October Veteran Employee Workshops

Take a step to secure the future of your family! Browse our June workshops to kickstart your civilian transition.

20th Annual SSV Golf Tournament - FORE Veterans
Oct 23
20th Annual SSV Golf Tournament - FORE Veterans

October 23, 2025

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Join us for the 20th Annual Golf Tournament to support Still Serving Veterans.

Enterprise Business Connections - Redstone Arsenal
Oct 28
Enterprise Business Connections - Redstone Arsenal

October 28-29

This two-day event offers a unique opportunity to connect with local business leaders, gain valuable insights into the civilian job market, and enhance your career transition strategies.


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Confirmed Hires Reports

2022 YTD Confirmed Hires Report

Check out a copy of our year-to-date Confirmed Veteran Hires Report for 2022 to see a list of the Veterans we have helped so far this year find jobs.

2021 Total Confirmed Hires Report

Check out the Confirmed Veteran Hires Report for 2021 to see a list of the Veterans we helped find jobs.

2020 Total Confirmed Hires Report

Check out the Confirmed Veteran Hires Report for 2020 (Jan. 01 - Dec. 31).

Our Goal

Still Serving Veterans' primary mission is to offer no-cost career and transition counseling services that help Veterans build rewarding post-military careers and meaningful lives. All of our services are offered at no cost to the Veterans and employers we serve through the generosity of our benefactors; the Call of Duty Endowment, The Alpha Foundation, The Boeing Company, and many, many more individuals like you.