By Debbie Gregory. One of the most important things for veterans to remember as they apply for jobs: civilian recruiters don’t speak military. You may have the right skills, the perfect training and tons of experience. None of that matters if the company you are applying to doesn’t understand how your military job translates to […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Senate has devised a plan to recruit veterans, reservists and National Guard members to guard the nation’s borders. The amendment to the immigration reform bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to work with the Department of Defense to recruit veterans and citizen soldiers to fill jobs in customs, border protection […]
By Debbie Gregory. At 6.2 percent, the unemployment rate among veterans reached a four-year low in April– thanks to veterans who stopped standing in line for job interviews and went to work for themselves instead. Veteran-owned franchising is a growing option that is capturing the attending of thousands of former military members each year. In […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is stepping up to provide veterans financing for both new veteran-owned small businesses and the expansion of existing businesses. The SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative program will provide loans totaling $475 million over the life of the program. More than 120 banks across the United States will be […]
By Debbie Gregory. Nearly 1 million service members are expected to leave the military and enter the workplace over the next five years. But translating that military experience into civilian lingo is proving to be tough, and may be part of the cause of a drop in veteran employment. “The vast majority of people in […]
By Debbie Gregory. With the implementation of the Defense Department’s revamped Transition Assistance Program (TAP), military members leaving the service should receive better guidance as they navigate the transition. The search for veteran jobs and veteran friendly schools is made easier with the services now offered through TAP. Aspiring veteran business owners can also seek […]
By Debbie Gregory. A new program announced by First Lady Michelle Obama will allow thousands of soldiers to leave the military with more than battlefield experience. They will have the chance to earn certifications in high-paying technology careers – before they enter the civilian sector. Mrs. Obama unveiled the new Information Technology Training and Certification […]
By Debbie Gregory. The bad news is that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, Veteran jobs were scarce in 2012, with the jobless rate for Post 9/11 Veterans at 9.9 percent, above the nation’s overall unemployment rate of 8.1 percent. The good news: there are jobs for veterans and Veteran employment is on the […]
By Debbie Gregory. More and more, we have become reliant on our cyber technology. Because of our dependence on the internet, it has never been more important to maintain the security of the World Wide Web. To that end, U.S. Representative Allyson Swartz (D-PA) has proposed House of Representatives Bill 1640, the Cyber Warrior Act […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Iraq war is over and the war in Afghanistan is drawing down. One million more service members will be coming home over the next several years. Veteran employment makes a big difference for service members transitioning into the civilian workforce. Hiring veterans is a great way to thank them for their […]
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