Financial Resources
All Federal Employment
www.usajobs.gov
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Financial calculators, tips, recommendations and personal
finance referrals
http://www.FeedThePig.com
American Red Cross
600 chapters nationwide provide financial applications for the Military Relief
Societies that may be hours away from those who need assistance. Tragedy
Assistance Program Support (TAPS) services are also provided
1-800-REDCROSS
1-800-733-2767
1-800-257-7575 (Español)
http://www.RedCross.org
Apprentice or On-The-Job Training Programs
For Veterans, National Guard, Reservists & Eligible Dependents.
If you are eligible for GI educational benefits and have a prospective employer
who is willing to place you in a apprenticeship or On-The-Job training program, contact:
P: 1-800-400-45230
Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE)
Offers fellowships for military spouses to attain the Accredited Financial
Counselor (AFC) certification
614-485-9650
http://www.afcpe.org
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Transition to Teaching/ Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
http://www.ccsj.edu/academics/graduate/ttot/index.html
Career Counseling
1-800-827-1000
Career One-Stop Centers (Department of Labor)
Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) and Disabled Veterans
Outreach Program (DVOP) counselors provide career and employment support
for military service and family members at state employment offices
1-877-348-0502
http://www.CareerOneStop.org
CDL Rule Change
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles changed its rules last month to waive the drive skills test for
commercial driver’s license applicants who completed an approved military driver training program
and operated a truck as a regular duty. A written test is still required.
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bmv-makes-it-easier-for-veterans-to-get-truck-driver/article_aeae597c-1adc-520a-8418-fcc715bf086f.html
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board)
Recommends how to choose a financial planner, set financial goals and get
started on a financial plan. CFP maintains a financial planner database
Http://www.cfp.net/learn
http://www.cfp.net/search
Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (DOL/VETS)
Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington D.C. 20210
1-866-4-USA-DOL
http://www.dol.gov/vets
Education Benefits
www.gibill.va.gov
Education
1-888-442-4551
Employment Coordination Program
To post employment opportunites on our Indiana National Guard Website
http://www.in.ng.mil/gethired
1-800-237-2850 ext:72690
Employee Benefit Research Institute/American Savings
Education Council (EBRI/ASEC)
Financial Educational Savings Resource Center, calculators
educational materials, Choose To Save Public Service Campaign
and retirement planning resources
202-659-0670
http://www.ebri.org
http://www.ChooseToSave.org
Employment Information for Veterans
www.vaforvets.va.gov
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Ms. Elizabeth Ransom, CTR
Program Support Manager Indiana
317-247-3241
www.esgr.mil
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
1555 Wilson, Blvd, Suite 200 Arlington VA 22209-2495
1-800-336-4590
http://www.esgr.mil
ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Ms. Elizabeth Ransom, CTR
317-247-3241
Federal Jobs
www.usajobs.opm.gov
Feds Hire Vets
www.fedshirevets.gov
Financial Aid for Military Spouse Education
Scholarships, grants and educational assistance programs for military spouses
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/Dantes_web/library/docs/counselorsupport/FOSSM.pdf
GI Bill Eligibility and Benefits
VA Regional Office
1-888-442-4551
Hammond Innovation Center
5246 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, IN 46320
Director of Business Builder’s Programs: Sue Anderson
219-750-1200
www.hammondinnovates.com
Hero to Hire Program
ESRG is working to help veterans get jobs
https://h2h.jobs/
Hire Heroes USA
Hire Heroes USA is dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement.
1-866-915-4376
https://www.hireheroesusa.org/
Hire Veterans
Jobs for America’s vets
http://www.hireveterans.com/
InCharge Institute of America
Military Money Magazine, no-cost/ reduced-fee debt
elimination programs and “Military Money Minute”
Radio Broadcasts
1-800-565-8953
http://www.InChargeFoundation.org
http://www.MilitaryMoney.com
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Employment Assistance
Toll Free: 1-844-480-0009
website: www.in.gov/dva
email: vetemployment@dva.in.gov
Indiana National Guard Coordination Program
National Guard Armory
2501 E 15th Avenue Gary, IN 46402
Phone: 317-247-3300
Institute of Consumer Financial Education
Online educational programs and printed materials that promote savings,
provide tips for better spending and advice for credit use
619-239-1401
http://www.Financial-Education-icfe.org
Marine Corps League
Help for wounded marines, scholarships, awards, health and comfort items, youth
programs and veterans medical center activities
1-800-625-1775 or 703-207-9588
http://www.MCLeague.org
Military Family Research Institute, (MFRI)
Purdue University
Hanley Hall, Room 210
1202 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-496-3403
mfri@purdue.edu
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (CAA) (Department of Defense)
Provides funding for licensing and credentialing training programs that provide
portable careers for military spouses
http://www.CAA.MilSpouse.org
MILSpouse (Department of Labor)
Comprehensive resources that provide support, information and referrals for
military spouses seeking portable careers and employment opportunities
http://www.MilSpouse.org
National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
Military Family, Money and Mobility pamphlet, web-based training for DoD
financial educators, Project Financial Independence for mobilized members
of the National Guard and Reserve and enlisted members of active duty forces
and free financial counseling from certified professionals
303-741-NEFE
http://www.nefe.org
http://www.SmartAboutMoney.org
National Military Family Association (NMFA)
Scholarships, rights and benefits education, deployment and family support,
camps, retreats, news, updates and excellent fact sheets
http://www.nmfa.org
Navy League of the United States
Scholarships, youth mentoring programs, awards, Navy League Hiring Center for
veterans, employment opportunities, education programs and outreach
1-800-356-5760 or 703-528-1775
http://www.NavyLeague.org
Operation Job Ready Veterans
Offers week-long seminars for veterans looking to their job search
www.jrv.org
Porter County AmeriCorps Partnership
Earn While You Learn – It’s like a paid internship!
P: 219-464-3583
E: deb@unitedwaypc.org
Public Library List
A list of Public Library resources along with other resources
http://www.publiclibraries.com
REALifelines (Department of Labor)
Offers support for wounded, ill, injured, and disabled service members, search
engine for civilian careers, an online resume-writer, and a military-to-civilian
skills translator
202-693-4700
1-877-USA-JOBS
http://www.HireVetsFirst.gov/REALifelines
Scholarships for Military Children
Scholarships for military children regardless of service member’s status
http://www.MilitaryScholar.org
Society of Human Resources (SHRM)
Veteran’s resume assistance
HR Representative: Cyndi Harbin
Email: charbin@nbcoatings.com
Students, TEMP & Summer work
www.usajobs.gov/studentjobs
Transition Assistance Advisors (TAAs)
Personal finance, transition assistance and
benefits information. Veterans benefits
counseling, information, assistance and
community referrals.
www.turboTAP.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service (CSREES),
financial education research, resources, online tools and scheduled events
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/financialsecurity
VA Employment (Including Nursing)
www.vacareers.va.gov
VA for Vets
VA for Vets is a comprehensive career development program that helps Veterans
launch or advance their civilian careers at VA. From dynamic job searches and
professional development and deployment lifecycle support- there is comething
for every Veteran at VA for Vets
P: 1-855-VA4Vets
www.VAforVets.gov
VA Homefront
For help with housing, jobs, health care, education and other Veteran benefits
1-877-424-3838
www.va.gov/homeless
VetCentral
http://vetcentral.us.jobs/vet_index.asp?stype=moc
Vet Friends
http://www.vetfriends.com/
Veterans Green Jobs
http://www.veteransgreenjobs.org
Wall Street Warfighters Foundation
Paid training for Wall Street Careers
1-888-439-3935
info@wallstreetwarfighters.org
Warriors to Work Program
Job search for wounded warriors transitioning to civilian jobs
1-877-TEAM-WWP
http://www.wtow.WoundedWarriorProject.org
WorkOne Northwest Indiana
3522 Village Circle
Gary, IN 46408
219-981-4100
www.gotoworkonenw.com
Zip Recruiter
https://jobs.ziprecruiter.com/candidate/search
