Vets Corner: Local VA office seeks student work study

The Work Study must be enrolled at least three-quarter time in a college degree, vocational, or professional program. The Work Study will be paid by the VA at an hourly rate equivalent to the state minimum wage. All wages paid to the Work Study under this program are tax free.

The Student Work Study will normally work in the Veterans Service Office at the Kings County Government Center in Hanford.  Work may consist of scheduling appointments for veterans and their families, entering data into computer systems, answering phone calls and assisting veterans in completing applications for benefits.

If you are interested in becoming a VA Student Work Study, please contact our office for an application and appointment for an interview.This is a great opportunity to assist veterans and gain in-depth knowledge of veteran’s benefits.

The Kings County Veterans Service Office issues Veteran I.D. cards to honorably discharged veterans. Contact Joe Wright if you would like to receive periodic veteran’s information by email. There are many state and federal benefits and programs available to veterans and their dependents.  To find out if you are eligible for any of these benefits, visit or call our office.  We can and will assist you in completing all required application forms.  You can get information on the Web from the Kings County Veterans Service Office webpage at www.countyofkings.com.
Joe Wright, retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, is the Veterans Service Officer for Kings County. Send your questions to the Veterans Service Office, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230; call 852-2669; or e-mail joe.wright@co.kings.ca.us.