VR&E Special Employer Incentive (SEI)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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- Who it's for
- Veterans in VR&E (Veteran Readiness and Employment) program who face hiring challenges
Open to: veterans.
Requirements noted: VA disability rating required. - Cost
- Free with benefit
- Free with no benefit?
- No
- VA benefits
- VR&E (Chapter 31) (required)
- What you get
- VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) reimburses employer up to 50% of salary for up to 6 months for hiring an eligible VR&E (Veteran Readiness and Employment) veteran
- Type
- Fellowship, apprenticeship or hiring program
- Credential strength
- 3/5: Hiring pathway; no credential, but can shorten the time to a job offer.
- Duration
- Up to 6 months subsidy
- Format
- Format unclear (Varies)
- Location
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Next start
- Rolling
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Employer paid salary (subsidized)
- Jobs it can lead to
- Depends on your target role (job-search support)
- Official page
- va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/programs
- Last checked
- Sep 30, 2026