United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Portland VA Medical Center

Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Veterans Industries

Veterans Industries (VI) is a rehabilitative program designed to engage veterans in more challenging and technical work environments, establish references, build resources towards independence, and prepare veterans to move on to employment. These contracted assignments are normally full-time, may run from three to six months, and are paid from minimum wage on up to whatever rates can be negotiated with contractors.  Contracts could be within the VA structure or with community-based employers.