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. President Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries prompted Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to announce that the company would hire 10,000 refugees in the 75 countries where it does business, with the effort starting in the United States. The announcement prompted a backlash on social media with several people using […]
By Debbie Gregory. A federal hiring freeze imposed by President Trump will no doubt have a massive effect on veteran job seekers. But jobs in the military, as well as jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs that are deemed necessary for public health and safety will be exempted from the freeze, according to acting […]
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 may not have heard of professional comic book artist Derek Rodenbeck. His road to entrepreneurship has not been a smooth one, but his attitude is one of perseverance. The Army sergeant returned home from a year’s deployment with post-traumatic stress disorder. Through no fault of his own, Rodenbeck was homeless for […]
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 […]
By Debbie Gregory. A new survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes program found that while civilian hiring managers have great respect for veterans and see them as valuable recruits, they struggle to understand the culture. The study, conducted between 2015 and 2016, surveyed 400 human resource professionals nationwide, as well […]
By Debbie Gregory. Transitioning from the military is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be a little intimidating. In order to help you achieve success, here are some tips to help you navigate your way into your new civilian career: Deal with issues You need to demonstrate that you are a […]
By Debbie Gregory. If you’re searching for a veteran job after military service, you may be out of practice when it comes to the job interviewing process. Here are some important tips. Do’s: Prepare: Research the people interviewing you, the company, and the job itself. Know what does the company does, the requirements for the […]
By Debbie Gregory. The VA Center for Innovation (VACI) and VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment teams are partnering with the Corporation for National Community Service to launch the Veterans Employment Pay for Success (VEPFS) Program. Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be an uncertain time for Veterans. For Veterans returning home with complex […]
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