Corporate Gray was established in 1994 to help transitioning and former military personnel connect with employers in print through the Corporate Gray book (now titled, The Military-to-Civilian Transition Guide), in person at their Corporate Gray “Military Friendly” Job Fairs, and online through Corporate Gray Online. They have set the standard with regard to hosting quality […]
By Debbie Gregory. Lawmakers are asking the Supreme Court to decide whether military reservists’ unfair dismissal claims can be forced into arbitration by their civilian bosses. Because the case involves veterans’ rights, the legislators are hopeful that the Supreme Court will show appreciation for our citizen soldiers by allowing them to legally stand up for […]
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 Civilians and High Tech Jobs For Military are in huge demand. Many civilians with high tech skills are taking a break from their private sector jobs to help America’s technological fight against the Islamic State (ISIS). The Pentagon has ramped up its efforts to incorporate cyber technology into […]
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 […]
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