By Debbie Gregory. A bipartisan bill was introduced by Senators Thom Tillis of North Carolina, John Cornyn of Texas and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts that would streamline the process of applying for a commercial driver’s license for active duty, reservists and veterans. Previous legislation, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act of 2015 provided similar benefits […]
By Debbie Gregory. In November, 2006, William O’Hare and Bill Bishop of the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey Institute published a report showing that “rural families are paying a disproportionately high price for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Michael O’Gorman was farming in Mexico at the time, overseeing 1,600 acres of organic tomatoes, peas, […]
By Debbie Gregory. In what can only be called a great step forward in making sure that veterans are assisted in securing great jobs, California Republican Rep. Paul Cook’s “HIRE Vets Act” was signed into law. The bill passed the House of Representatives overwhelmingly in February and passed the Senate on unanimous consent in March. […]
By Debbie Gregory. Many veterans exhibit advanced team building skills, high levels of resiliency and strong organizational commitment, traits that contribute to making them successful entrepreneurs. There are numerous resources that assist veteran business owners thrive, including the following: VAMBOA, the Veteran and Military Business Owners Association, is a non-profit trade association that promotes and […]
By Debbie Gregory. High tech jobs for veterans are a natural transition, given their abilities to take initiative, problem-solve and make decisions, skills that they honed during their military service. Those who have served are also well-versed in computers. For employers, hiring military veterans makes perfect sense. If you’re wondering what some of the top […]
By Debbie Gregory. Law enforcement officers and military veterans have a lot in common: both wear their uniforms with pride; both are a part of a larger team of professionals protecting those who can’t protect themselves; both put their personal safety at risk; and both operate within a rigid command structure. There is a natural […]
By Debbie Gregory. Recently the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) hosted a panel discussion of how veterans entering the film and TV industry can help bridge the military-civilian gap in society. Prominent actors, executive producers and industry executives gathered at Paramount Studios, joined by some 300 military veterans who are both in and […]
By Debbie Gregory. In 2011, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law a program giving employers tax credits to encourage veteran employment. Other programs also have encouraged companies and government agencies to hire veterans. In spite of those efforts, the unemployment rate for the youngest generation of veterans jumped to 6.3 percent in January, […]
By Debbie Gregory. While the average 2016 unemployment rate for the latest generation of veterans is on schedule to be approximately 5 per cent, November’s rate jumped to 6.5 percent. This increase brought the veteran employment rate to its lowest level of 2016. While the November unemployment statistic for post-9/11 veterans might not look good, […]
By Debbie Gregory. You already know your resume set you apart as a veteran job seeker because you have secured an interview. Perhaps your status as a military veteran aided you in this first step, because employers recognize the value of your military experience. The one thing your military experience may not have prepared you […]
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