SERVES:  All U.S. Veterans with a disability.

CLIENTS SRVED: CWT programs strive to maintain highly responsive long-term quality relationships with business, government  agencies and industry promoting employment opportunities for Veterans with physical and mental health challenges.

DESCRIPTION: To be eligible for CWT, you must be a veteran with a disability, either physical or mental, that makes it hard to find or keep a job. This disability doesn’t have to be related to your military service, and veterans with disabilities that developed after leaving the military can also apply.

SERVICES & PROGRAMS:  CWT has different parts that offer various work experiences tailored to each veteran’s needs and abilities. These include: Career advice, skills testing, job development, and job placement help.

Short-term, paid work at a VA facility or a private company. It’s meant to be a first step, helping veterans get used to working again and learn important job skills. The focus is on building stamina, getting back into good work habits, and regaining confidence.

Supported jobs focus on helping veterans with disabilities get and keep competitive jobs in the community. It includes ongoing support from job coaches who provide personalized help with job searching, training, and on-the-job support.

HOW TO APPLY:  CWT programs are located within all V.A. Medical Centers. You can find contact information on the VA website or by calling the VA’s main information line.