Workforce Development
Helping Veterans Find Careers That Fit

Whether you’re searching for your first civilian role or ready to level up from where you are now, here’s what we know: Your military experience prepared you for more than you’re probably doing today. Veterans Outreach Center’s Workforce Development program is your operations center for career advancement, whether that means landing your first civilian position, earning that overdue promotion, or launching into an entirely new field.
Built for Veterans Who Want More
You’re in the right place if you:
- Need to translate military skills into civilian opportunities
- Want certifications that actually mean something to employers
- Feel stuck in a role that doesn’t challenge you
- Are curious about high-growth industries but unsure where to begin
- Dream of running your own operation someday
- Simply know you’re capable of more
For Veterans
Career Opportunities Across Multiple Industries
- Administration and Business
- Animal Welfare
- Construction and Skill Trades
- Customer Services
- Education and Childcare
- Energy and Optics
- Healthcare & Caregiving
- Hospitality and Food Service
- Human Services
- IT & Technology
- Manufacturing
- Public Safety and security
How We're Different
Not Your Standard Skills Center
We’ve scrapped the one-size-fits-all approach. No generic resume workshops. No outdated job boards. No well-meaning advisors who don’t understand military culture.
Instead, we’ve built something different: Industry partnerships that lead to real opportunities. Pathways to in-demand skills and vocational training at no cost to you. Support that continues after you’re hired. A team that speaks your language and understands where you’ve been.
Employer-Validated Everything
Every certification we offer exists because an employer asked for it. Every partnership we’ve built comes with hiring commitments. We don’t train for jobs that might exist—we prepare you for positions waiting to be filled.
The Long Game Matters
Landing a job is just the first objective. We measure success differently: Are you advancing? Is your income growing? Do you see a future in your field? We stay connected through your first year, helping navigate raises, promotions, and strategic career moves.
Take Action Today
- Call us at 585.546.1081
- Email Dave.VanBlarcom@vocroc.org
- Stop by 447 South Avenue, Rochester, NY
For Employers
Why VOC Stands Apart
Mission-Ready from Day One: Our graduates don’t just have certifications—they have context. They understand your industry’s demands because we’ve trained them specifically for your environment.
The Intangibles That Matter: Leadership under pressure. Problem-solving without constant supervision. Showing up. Following through. The soft skills other programs can’t teach because they’re forged through service.
Partnership, Not Placement: We’re not a staffing agency. We’re building Rochester’s workforce by connecting exceptional veteran talent with employers who value what they bring. No fees. No contracts. Just connection.
Build Your Veteran Pipeline
Leading Rochester employers have already discovered what veterans bring to their workforce: reliability, adaptability, and perspective that improves entire teams.
Join them. Let’s discuss how veteran talent can strengthen your organization.
Connect With Our Team
- Call us at 585.546.1081
- Email Stephanie.Beikirch@vocroc.org
