Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (VRSI)
Employment & Training Services



Serving Veterans since 2009



Mission



To provide courteous, quality and professional services designed to assist eligible veterans attain their maximum vocational potential.



Focus Areas



VRSI offers an array of free services for eligible Veterans. Choose from over 100 online training courses to increase your knowledge base and skill-set. Get connected with your local County Veteran Services Office (CVSO) to explore benefits programs, or let us provide housing referrals to Grant Per Diem (transitional housing) or HudVash (subsidized housing).



Training



Through our partnership with Go Skills training program, you have access to over 100 courses to learn everything from accounting practices, to public speaking skills, to effective goal setting. All our program participants receive free access to this service. We also provide referrals to training networks that assist Veterans obtain CDLs, certification in the trades, ServSafe, and more.



Participant Benefits



Eligible Veterans in our program may qualify for:

  • Pre-paid Food and Gas Cards
  • Uber Gift Cards
  • Interview Clothing
  • Work attire
  • Work Equipment and Boots
  • Bus passes
  • Certification and Training

*Eligibility is based on approval, office availability, and individual needs. Each individual may be eligible for different items based on his or her needs and employment plans.



Job Readiness, Placement and Retention



Our Employment Specialists are here to assist Veterans with building effective resumes, writing strong cover letters, and improving interviewing skills.​ We use our networks to provide relevant job leads, and can make introductions that help make the difference. Once a Veteran is hired, we continue to work with them for a full year to ensure job retention.



Referrals



Securing employment sometimes comes after other needs are met. We work closely with federal and local housing programs, including Grant Per Diem transitional housing programs and HudVash subsidized housing. Our team provides referrals to these agencies to assist our Veterans in finding stable housing.​



"YOUR TEAM HELPED ME GET STABLE HOUSING, THE TRAINING I NEEDED, AND FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT"



-Current Madison, WI Veteran



Offices Across the Country



Employment Specialists are ready and available to assist you. Click on your nearest office today!



Bakersfield, California



Counties served: Kern, Tulare, Kings



Marina, California



Counties served: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito



Fresno, California


Counties served: Fresno, Madera



Omaha, Nebraska


Counties served: Entire State



St. Petersburg, Florida


Counties served: Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota



Tampa, Florida


Counties served: Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee, Highland



Green Bay, Wisconsin


Counties Served: Brown, Calumet, Columbia, Dodge, Door, Fond du lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Marinette, Manitowoc, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, Winneabago



Madison, Wisconsin


Counties Served: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock, Sauk, Walworth



Eau Claire, Wisconsin


Counties Served: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Grant, Iron, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Monroe, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Richland, Rusk, Sawyer, St Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Washburn, Wood



Cedar Rapids, Iowa


Counties Served: Covers the entire state of Iowa excluding Muscatine, Scott and Clinton Counties.



Des Moines, Iowa



Counties Served: Covers the entire state of Iowa excluding Muscatine, Scott and Clinton Counties.



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