Minnesota WorkForce Center - Willmar
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
US Dept of Labor
(VETS)
651.296.3665
Fax 651.282.2711
Including: Reservists & National Guard
Contact Mike Graham mgraham@dol.gov
Dennis Dahlien ddahlien@dol.gov
Veterans Preference Laws
MN Department of Veterans Affairs
651.296.2652
Veterans Preference in Employment/Dismissal
Clint Bucher
651.284.3408.
Veterans with questions regarding either hiring or dismissal in the public
sector should contact this division of the department for assistance.
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
Mission: To provide and / or coordinate transitional and supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness who are motivated toward positive change.
MACV
Building 47
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612.726.1327
Veterans Outreach
North - Duluth, MN
Durbin M. Keeney
218.722.8763
Veterans Administration
Regional Office
Federal Bldg.
Fort Snelling
800.827.1000
Regional Office
655 1st Ave. No.
Fargo, ND
701.232.3241
V.A. Medical Centers
54th St and 48th
Ave So.
Minneapolis, MN
612.725.2000
4801 North 8th
St.
St Cloud, MN
800.247.1739
Elm St. and
21st Ave No.
Fargo ND
701.232.3241
Fargo Vets Center
3310 Fiechtner Dr. Suite 100
Fargo ND 58103-2329
701.237.0942
Duluth Vets
Center
405 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN
218.722.8654
VA Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor
SCOTT JACKSON
218.722.8654
St Paul Vets
Center
2480 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN
651.644.4022
Vinland Employment
P.O. Box 308
Loretto, MN
612.479.4545
Dr Jim Tuorila
St Cloud VA Hospital
320.255.6480 ex 6205
Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling (Chapter 31)
NOTE: The date of your initial disability rating cannot be over 12 years.
The Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Program provides a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitation assessment and services for veterans who have incurred or aggravated a physical or mental disability while in the armed forces of the United States. Veterans who have the potential to become employed are assisted in making viable occupational choices, and if necessary, are provided the skills needed to qualify for suitable employment. When the veteran reaches the point where he or she is "job ready"; VR&C staff assists that person in the employment search process. For those persons who do not have the option of employment by virtue of the severity of disabling conditions, VR&C may be able to provide independent living services designed to assist the individual to live in the community as independently as possible. whether the rehabilitation plan calls for a vocational goal or independent living, the VR&C staff work very closely with the veteran and his/her family to assure progress in the program and success in the goals. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers a number of educational benefit programs for eligible service members, veterans, and dependents. As an integral part of these benefits, educational and vocational counseling is available to help the individual to choose a vocational direction or area of study and select a school or other facility which the person might attend to achieve the chosen goal. Counseling is provided by qualified counselors and is offered at no charge.
For more information you can contact:
VA Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor
Leslie Homer-Quesnell
320.255.6356
FAX 320.255.6357
vrclques@vba.va.gov
She is located in St Cloud
MN WorkForce Center
2200 23rd Street NE, Suite 2040
Willmar, MN 56201
320.231.5174 or TOLL FREE 1.888.GET.JOBS
Fax: 320.231.6054 TTY: 320.231.5174