Veterans can learn about VA benefits eligibility and community resources, receive job assistance, and get academic tutoring all for free through the Garland Library’s VetNow online resource.
VetNow is part of The Library Online. The resource offers veterans support tools, including the ability to connect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and other community resources. Once veterans know which benefits they qualify for, they can also use VetNow to find resources to help them understand those benefits.
VetNow provides career assistance for veterans in or returning to the workforce. Users can work with a live coach to get help searching for a job, creating a resume, or practicing for an interview. A resume lab is available for individuals who want help transitioning their resumes from military to civilian careers and translating military skills and keywords. Veterans searching for their next careers can take a self-assessment within VetNow to discover career options that suit their interests, skills, and experience.
Veterans can also take advantage of VetNow’s academic services. Academic tutors can help with a wide range of subjects such as math, science, reading, and history. The writing lab can help users improve their writing skills and will deliver expert analysis and constructive comments on submitted papers. The SkillSurfer service offers an extensive library of practice exams for the SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, and other exams.
VetNow can be accessed at the Garland libraries or from home computers with a Garland library card. Tutors and job coaches are available seven days a week, from 2 to 11 p.m. VA Benefit Navigators are available Monday through Friday from 1 to 9 p.m.
To get started, visit Library.GarlandTX.gov and select Online Resources. A Garland library card can be obtained by presenting a valid Texas Driver’s License or ID at any Garland library location. For more information, please call 972-205-2501.