By Debbie Gregory. While service members are often assured that the skills gained in the military can transition into civilian employment, some qualifications do not immediately translate. Examples of this are former military personnel who served as Army medics, Air Force medical technicians, and Navy and Coast Guard hospital corpsmen. While their training in the […]
By Debbie Gregory. It may be hard for some to understand why, after serving their country so bravely, a good number of veterans come back, only to struggle with basic housing. The homeless veteran population appears to occur after every conflict, from World War II and Vietnam to Afghanistan and Iraq. One contributing factor is […]
By Debbie Gregory. For the 11,000 soldiers who transition back into civilian life through Fort Hood each year, some tap their GI Bill benefits and head to college. Other may find civilian jobs right away. But for many, the skills they learned in the military don’t often translate well to corporate America. Col. Matt Elledge, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Jon Stewart is running a five-week industry training session for Army Veterans who want to get into the television business.While the pop-culture comic is a constant critic against the Iraq war, he is unwavering in his commitment to help Iraq Veterans. Stewart is winding down his hosting duties on Comedy Central’s The […]
By Debbie Gregory. Much attention has recently been given to the advantages employers see by hiring veterans, highlighting veterans’ exemplary work ethics and solid skill sets. Recently, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez announced that the unemployment rate for all veterans has dropped for the fourth consecutive year. This is evidence that more employers are realizing the benefits […]
By Debbie Gregory. You volunteer for the military. You serve, you sacrifice, and hopefully, when you’re done, you come back to a better life for you and your family, right? But a recent survey released by the Orange County Community Foundation revealed that 61% of post-9/11 Veterans said they were having issues adjusting to a […]
By Debbie Gregory. Recently, IBM launched its new Veterans Employment initiative to help Veterans and military spouses through i2 Analyst’s Notebook software training. The i2 Analyst’s Notebook is software created by IBM that allows analysts to quickly collate, analyze and visualize data from disparate sources, while reducing the time required to discover key information in […]
Part of having a successful career is loving what you do. Part of loving your job is finding satisfaction in the work that you do. Many Veterans, as well as civilians, are finding great satisfaction and successful careers working with Veterans. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is paving the way to a career […]
Finding meaningful employment is one of the biggest challenges faced by Veterans. But one of the best ways to remedy the employment situation is by letting Veterans know which companies are specifically looking to hire those with military experience. Companies that are awarded federal government contracts employ approximately 25% of the American workforce. Federal law […]
On May 9, 2014, Rep. Suzan DelBene from Washington state’s 1st District introduced new legislation that will promote skills training for U.S. military service members and Veterans who are re-entering civilian employment. The House bill is being dubbed the Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act. If approved, the legislation would draw $50 million in grants from […]
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