veteran employment

Military Connection: Joining Forces Initiative Efforts ContinueMilitary Connection: Joining Forces Initiative Efforts Continue

Military Connection: Joining Forces Initiative Efforts Continue

By Debbie Gregory. In April, the Joining Forces initiative, launched by Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, announced that a…

10 years ago
Military Connection: BRAVE Act Is Being Reviewed By the HouseMilitary Connection: BRAVE Act Is Being Reviewed By the House

Military Connection: BRAVE Act Is Being Reviewed By the House

By Debbie Gregory. Employers now have even more reasons to consider hiring veterans to their workforce.  Currently, there are specific…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Veteran Job Outlook-Where the Jobs AreMilitary Connection: Veteran Job Outlook-Where the Jobs Are

Military Connection: Veteran Job Outlook-Where the Jobs Are

By Debbie Gregory. With the jobless rate for veterans last year being at 5.3%, one might wonder where the best…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Why not Hire a Veteran?Military Connection: Why not Hire a Veteran?

Military Connection: Why not Hire a Veteran?

By Joe Silva There is no question that unemployment among Veterans is improving. The utilization of resources such as the…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Army Expanding Credentialing Program to all MOS’sMilitary Connection: Army Expanding Credentialing Program to all MOS’s

Military Connection: Army Expanding Credentialing Program to all MOS’s

By Debbie Gregory. One of the biggest obstacles that stand in the way of Veterans securing civilian jobs is the…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Questions Veterans Should ASK at InterviewsMilitary Connection: Questions Veterans Should ASK at Interviews

Military Connection: Questions Veterans Should ASK at Interviews

By Debbie Gregory. For many Veterans looking for their first post-military jobs, much of the process is new to them.…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Who Are the Unemployed Veterans?Military Connection: Who Are the Unemployed Veterans?

Military Connection: Who Are the Unemployed Veterans?

By Debbie Gregory. Each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes its report, “The Employment Situation.” Economists and…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Five Reasons to Hire VeteransMilitary Connection: Five Reasons to Hire Veterans

Military Connection: Five Reasons to Hire Veterans

By Joe Silva I recently had a bad experience at a clothing store. Without going into too much detail, I…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Army Allows Soldiers to Separate EarlyMilitary Connection: Army Allows Soldiers to Separate Early

Military Connection: Army Allows Soldiers to Separate Early

By Debbie Gregory. Service members who are separating from active duty have numerous obstacles to deal with. Often relocating, finding…

10 years ago
Military Connection: Veteran Employment Report: By Debbie GregoryMilitary Connection: Veteran Employment Report: By Debbie Gregory

Military Connection: Veteran Employment Report: By Debbie Gregory

Back in 2011, a group of employers banded together and vowed to collectively hire 100,000 military Veterans by 2020. The…

10 years ago