1. Vocational Services and The Compensated Work Program (CWT)
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center

2. Vocational Services Readjustment counseling Vocational assessment
Career exploration
Educational/vocational planning
Skill development and support
Job readiness training
Job retention

3. Vocational Services (cont.)
Transitional Work
Job seeking skills development
Job placement services/assistance
Referrals to community resources
Peer Support

4. Planning
Assessment of strengths, abilities, needs, preferences and interests
Goal setting for educational, training and work

5. Transitional Work (TW)
Vocational working environments at the VA hospital and the community
Currently Veterans working at the VAMC in various departments housekeeping, grounds, kitchen, Canteen, supply etc.
Saratoga National Cemetery Community placements annually April-October
Additional Community businesses

6. Supported Employment
CWT/Supported Employment Program
Community based program with the goal of helping veterans find meaningful employment.

7. Program Activities Bi-annual Job Fairs at the VA
Resource Fairs at the VA
Weekly Veteran Career Network
Monthly Aftercare Support Gatherings
Vocational Support groups

8. Veteran Career Network
Held weekly at the VAMC as an open invitation to ALL Veterans who are seeking employment assistance
Individualized attention and linkages to additional VA and Community resources
Resume services, industry specific leads and contacts
Special events where local HR specialists present opportunities and provide additional assistance