Purple Heart Services Knowledge Base

Reemployment - This track is designed for those individuals separating from active duty or in the National Guard or Reserves and who are now returning to work for their previous employer.  A Plan with the goal of reemployment may involve job accommodations, job modification, case management, coordination and linkages of services with VA health care, reemploymet rights advice, work adjustment services and consultation with the employer.

Rapid Access to Employment - This track is targeted to those individuals who have expressed a desire to seek employment soon after separation or who already have the necessary skills to be competitive in the job market in an appropriate occupation.  A Plan with this goal may provide for job readiness preparation, resume development, job search assistance, development of employment resources, job accomodations and post employment follow-up.

Self-Employment - This is targeted to individuals who have limited access to traditional employment, need flexible work schedules, or who need a more accommodating work environment due to their disabling conditions or other life circumstances.  This Plan may provide for analysis of the viability of a business concept, development of the business plan, training in the operation of small businesses, marketing and financial assistance and guidance on obtaining adequate resources to implement the business plan.

Employment Through Long Term Services - Targeted to individuals who need specialized training and/or education to obtain and maintain suitable employment.  This Plan may provide for on-the-job training (OJT), apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, work monitoring, work-study, public-private job partnering, or higher education sufficient to obtain suitable entry-level employment.

Independent Living Services - Targeted to individuals who may not be able to work right now and need rehabilitation services to live more independently.  This Plan may include assistive technology, independent living skills training, connection to community-based support services, etc.