Veterans who lost their jobs due to the pandemic can apply to the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

VRRAP covers education and training programs approved under the GI Bill and Veteran employment Through Technology Education Courses, or VET TEC, that lead to high-demand jobs.

These include associate degrees, non-college degrees, and certificate programs.

Job training for more than 200 specific high-demand occupations across the country are eligible for the VA program. Veterans who quality can receive educational benefits equivalent to the Post-911 GI Bill for up to a year, to learn a new skill or attain certification in one of the listed careers. Veterans who have exhausted other education benefits are eligible.

VRRAP was part of Congress’ COVID relief package, and the VA began accepting applications this week.

Funding will continue through December, 2022.

For more information on VRRAP, and to apply, go to https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/veteran-rapid-retraining-assistance/