"Welcome Home PA," an online resource, has been launched to help service members separating or retiring from active duty acclimate to a successful civilian life in Pennsylvania. The new website includes information about employment and licensing, education, securing military paperwork, veteran crisis, and more. These resources can be found at http://www.pa.gov/welcome-back-veterans.

The Welcome Home PA site includes information on employment opportunities with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the private sector, information on furthering military careers with the Pennsylvania National Guard, guidance on how to use GI Bill benefits to attend postsecondary schooling or begin in an apprenticeship, and more. The DMVA also encourages returning service members to visit http://www.dmva.pa.gov and search for the PA Veterans Registry and PA VETConnect, which helps to connect veterans and their families with programs and services available to them after their service. Veterans can also access the PA Veterans Guide - an extensive resource offering information on veterans' benefits, housing, information for veterans with disabilities, and more - at http://www.pa.gov/guides/veterans/.

Earlier this year, a military occupational crosswalk was launched to assist veterans and service members in translating their work experience into civilian jobs.

To learn more about programs and services for veterans, visit http://www.facebook.com/padmva or http://www.twitter.com/padmva.