



Here is another post regarding our new series aimed at helping educate both employers and job seekers about the various programs that specifically help and benefit unemployed veterans! Today’s Veteran Employment topic outlines the Private Sector SEI Program. For more information, be sure to join us our Veteran Hire Veterans Initiative Facebook Page.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides eligible Veterans an opportunity to obtain training and practical hands-on experience concurrently through the Special Employer Incentive (SEI) program. The SEI program is for eligible Veterans that face extraordinary obstacles to obtaining employment. Veterans who have completed training under the VA VR&E program are eligible for participation in an SEI program when determined appropriate by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) and/or Employment Coordinator (EC). Veterans are hired by participating employers at the on-set of the SEI program, employment is expected to continue following successful completion of the SEI program. The VRC and/or EC facilitate the process by identifying suitable placements and coordinating efforts between all parties.
Steps to Setting up an SEI
Benefits to the Employer
– Additional expenses incurred for cost of instruction
– Loss of production
– Additional supplies and equipment costs
Benefits for Veterans
In summary, the SEI program is beneficial to both Veterans and employers. This program enhances employment opportunities for Veterans as well as employers gaining a qualified skilled employee.
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A Veteran must qualify for entitlement in the VA VR&E program in order to participate in the SEI program. To learn more about the eligibility and enrollment requirements for the VA VR&E program, please call 1-800-827-1000.