Abstract
Veterans with service connected disabilities are in need of successful vocational rehabilitation services. There is currently a growing population of veterans returning from military service with disabilities. Some of these veterans have severe disabilities that complicate the transitional process back to civilian life and employment. The purpose of this project was to develop a career development curriculum that better assists veterans seeking services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. More specifically, this curriculum was developed to assist veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder be more successful in transitioning back to employment. This curriculum is designed to enhance the veteran’s ability to become more successful in understanding the vocational rehabilitation and employment process. Sources of Data The research sources for this project included the literature available in peer-reviewed journals and articles, the Department of Veterans Affair’s reports, reports to Congress, the World Wide Web, previous CSUS theses, and through the interviewing of peers and leaders in the vocational rehabilitation counseling field. A career development workshop was created for veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program.