There is no doubt that hiring U.S. Veterans makes cents from many standpoints…..below are the top 10: 1. Accelerated Learning Curve Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts. In addition, they can enter your workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real world situations. This background can enhance your organization’s
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More than one million military service members will re-enter civilian life over the next five years and veterans transitioning out of the military continue to face challenging hiring conditions. While many companies recognize the importance of hiring veterans into the civilian workforce, an increasing percentage of employers sense that veterans are not prepared for their career transition.
The twice-yearly survey, by Monster Worldwide Inc, found fewer than half of veterans consider themselves ready to move into civilian jobs. The number who say they are confident about finding suitable work fell to 29 percent from 44 percent six months ago.
(Irvine, California) – May 21, 2012 – U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM), The elite magazine engineered to help transitioning veterans find business and employment opportunities, has partnered with the National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. (NVTSI).
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched VA for Vets (www.VAforVets.VA.gov) on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011. VA for Vets is an exciting new program created to help the Department achieve Secretary Eric K. Shinseki’s 40 percent Veteran employment goal and improve our Veteran-focused recruiting efforts.
UCSD is conducting a brain imaging and cognition research study to better understand mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in combat veterans. Study participants will be administered a cognitive assessment (e.g., memory and attention tests), as well as undergo a brain MRI and answer questions related to their current life circumstances, mood, and fatigue.
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Communications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2012 White House Highlights Vietnam Veterans as “Champions of Change WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, May 24th, the White House Office of Public Engagement will honor eleven individuals within the veterans’ community, especially those who served in Vietnam, who are Champions of Change. These
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and Camp Pendleton launch Boots in Business: Program provides job shadowing, mentoring for local veterans The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, has launched Boots in Business, a Military Mentoring Initiative. The program helps veterans and their spouses prepare for civilian employment through job-shadowing and
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America said in a survey of its membership released in March that 16.7 percent of its members were unemployed. Among the unemployed, 24 percent said they could not find a job that matched their skills or experience, and 11 percent said they could not find a job that matched their level of education.
In a survey conducted this year of wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, nearly 80 percent reported having symptoms of a combat-related mental health condition, and roughly half said they had a traumatic brain injury. Among the 2,300 Wounded Warrior Project members who responded to the survey, 62 percent said they currently have depression — nearly