By Debbie Gregory. Where are the transitioning Veteran jobs, National Guard jobs, and Veteran employers that the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) promoted? Despite laws protecting the civilian jobs of National Guard members and reservists, more than 15,000 Service Members since 2001 have had to fight for their employment rights through official […]
By Debbie Gregory. A roadside bomb in Iraq claimed Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Blanchard’s leg and severely injured the other. While surgeons worked to fix the damage to his body, Kevin spent months deciding on and building a new career path. Blanchard thought he wanted to open an environmentally friendly roofing company. His heart told […]
By Debbie Gregory. Various organizations have been formed to promote veteran employment. Military veterans who are transitioning into civilian life are still finding it difficult to land a job. Our military veterans have served this country faithfully, and deserve the best post military employment. The Federal Government has a long and outstanding record of employing […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides resources to help women business owners to succeed, providing information on everything from how to register a woman veteran business to hiring a first employee. The SBA is available to help you start and grow a small business. Along with the American Legion and Syracuse University, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Hiring veterans enhances any workforce. Veterans possess strong leadership skills, strong work ethic, and team member skills. Veterans work well under pressure. However, transitioning from a veteran job to a civilian career can be challenging. The challenge in finding employment most often is their ability to convert military skills to civilian job […]
By Debbie Gregory. The good news for jobless veterans is that Veteran unemployment rate is lower than that for the civilian population. Historically, veterans have enjoyed higher rates of employment than the general public. Military service is such an advantage that, since 2006, the veteran unemployment rate has averaged a full percentage point below the […]
By Debbie Gregory. Becoming a plumber, electrician or similar skilled laborer will be easier for veterans and their spouses who are looking to relocate to Georgia, thanks to legislation passed by the General Assembly there. Officials expect more than 60,000 contractor jobs will need to be filled in Georgia by the year 2020. The state’s […]
By Debbie Gregory. The federal laws outlining the rights of Reserve and National Guard soldiers and the duties of their civilian employers are complicated. Those rules are outlined in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) and are an important guide for employees and employers to understand. Furthermore, every business, whether […]
By Debbie Gregory. Another company is bridging the gap between military and civilian job descriptions to boost veteran jobs. Ben Fowke, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy, outlined ways the utility plans to bolster its military hiring practices to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee. “I’m pleased to be able to speak to the […]
By Debbie Gregory. Thousands of veterans will be returning home, and the transition will be a challenge. Employment is of great concern to veterans. American businesses are making more room for veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, helping to drive down the overall unemployment rate for veterans. Wal-Mart’s President and CEO, William S. Simon, […]
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