Veterans

VetNow (also known as JobNow/VetNow) is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career and veteran needs.

Has access to live help and links for Navigating the Veterans Affairs system.
Real-time (live) navigators help veterans and their families understand and apply for the benefits they are eligible for from local, state, or federal programs. Navigators are fellow veterans themselves.
Houses resources to support adjusting from military to a civilian career.
Helps veterans and their families prepare for college with a suite of academic tools. Live online tutoring in a variety of college level subjects is available, along with writing support, extensive video lessons, and comprehensive practice tests.

Live online help is available every day 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM PDT.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Looking for a job?

Connect to VetNow.
Use the Career Resources to begin your job search.
Create a polished resume from a range of templates and powerful creation tools.
Use the Resume Lab to receive personalized resume assistance from our experts.
Receive job interview assistance through live online practice and resources.
Connect with a live job, resume, or interview coach for individualized, professional assistance with your job search.

Need help finding the VA benefits you are eligible for? Not sure who to contact?

Get personalized assistance from a VA navigator to learn more about your eligibility for VA benefits.
Send a question about benefits 24 hours/7 days a week.
Access Veteran Resources to discover local and nationwide resources in education, employment, housing, and healthcare.

Other Veteran Resources

CalVet

Connects California veterans and their families with the rights and benefits they have earned through their military service. Check them out to California offers special benefits for its military service members and veterans including motor vehicle registration fees waived, veterans license plates, fishing and hunting licenses, state parks and recreation pass, business license, property tax exemptions, disabled veteran business enterprise business license, tax, and fee waiver

California Veterans Resource Book

Your guide to accessing your earned benefits (published 2020).

Order your own print copy here.

Women's Veterans Resources

California state and federal resources to support former and current female service members.

Placer County Veterans Service Office

Access county level benefits and information.

Local Interagency Network Coordinator (LINC)

Local Interagency Network Coordinator (LINC) as a first point of contact for veterans and their families. The LINC works to serve California veterans and their families and ensure that veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve.

Use the above link to find the contact information for Sacramento Valley and North State LINC, which covers Placer County.