Education & Transition

NIIT helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and nanotechnology.

4 days ago

A student draws on a piece of paper during the second to last day of school as New York City public schools prepare to wrap up the 2021/2022 school year on June 24, 2022 in New York City.

Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortage

A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.

6 days ago

Education and Transition

Navy veteran scores dream job in outreach role with Commanders

Navy veteran Chris Bailey has found a new career with the Washington Commanders, serving as a liaison between the team and the military community.

Advocates push for national veterans strategy to focus support efforts

They say more coordination is needed with Defense Department leaders to ensure troops can transition to military life smoothly.

11 days ago

When VA calls, veterans listen

More than 70% of veterans approached through the department's Solid Start program talked to staffers about available programs and services.

12 days ago

Veterans unemployment up slightly in December, despite overall gains

About 280,000 veterans were unable to find steady employment last month.

3 weeks ago

VA to get new authority over education benefits for future emergencies

The move comes in response to problems that surfaced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America.

5 weeks ago

GI Bill fix for vets enrolled in defunct schools heads to White House

The changes will make clear just how much education benefits those students have remaining.

6 weeks ago

Know the difference between Montgomery, post-9/11 GI Bills before 2023

Understanding eligibility requirements for GI Bill benefits can be tricky.

6 weeks ago

A veteran who started a small business after leaving the Air Force flips the open sign to his retail store in Las Vegas, June 22, 2015.

This new program teaches veterans how to become entrepreneurs

The William & Mary Veteran Entrepreneur Scholars program is taught boot camp style — with the aim of helping veterans start their own businesses.

6 weeks ago

Matisa Ullrich credits her time in the Marine Corps for much of her success.

This Marine vet means business — a $1 million cleaning business

Marine Corps veteran Matisa Ullrich credits her time in the service for her success with her cleaning business.

7 weeks ago

Navy lowers entrance exam requirements in bid to get more recruits

The pilot program comes as the services struggle to attract new recruits into the ranks.

8 weeks ago

Veterans unemployment rose slightly last month

But the jobless rate for veterans has been below 3.0% for nine months in a row.

8 weeks ago

New mental health scholarships designed to counter VA staff shortfalls

VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.

2 months ago

Retired Army veteran Christopher Simmons and E.C. teacher guides seventh-grader Elijah Williams through a math problem on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Meadowlark Middle School in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Army veteran finds his true calling as a teacher

Christopher Simmons credits the Army with helping him become a better teacher.

2 months ago

CEOcircle is a monthly peer accountability group for growth-stage companies looking to scale.

Program helps veteran entrepreneurs learn to grow businesses

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking and Bunker Labs developed CEOcircle, a mentorship program to help mid-size, military connected companies grow.

2 months ago

Veteran helps others find success after military service

Alex McKindra is the managing director and co-head of Veterans Initiatives for JPMorgan Chase, where he helps veterans find success in the business world.

2 months ago

Leah Kilpatrick: TAP into available programs to prepare for transition

In this essay, Leah Kilpatrick explains how transitioning service members can make the most of the Transition Assistance Program.

3 months ago

Adam Driver’s non-profit brings Broadway to vets, service members

Every year, the non-profit organization provides active duty, reserve, veteran and other military-affiliated personnel the chance to experience Broadway.

3 months ago

How one university is helping veterans through higher education

Leaders at the university are continuing to find ways to value, engage and mentor veterans as they transition out of service.

3 months ago

Education and Transition

Everything service members and veterans need to know about getting an education, finding a job, starting a business and transitioning out of the military

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and nanotechnology.

A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.

Navy veteran Chris Bailey has found a new career with the Washington Commanders, serving as a liaison between the team and the military community.

They say more coordination is needed with Defense Department leaders to ensure troops can transition to military life smoothly.

More than 70% of veterans approached through the department's Solid Start program talked to staffers about available programs and services.

About 280,000 veterans were unable to find steady employment last month.

The move comes in response to problems that surfaced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America.

The changes will make clear just how much education benefits those students have remaining.

Understanding eligibility requirements for GI Bill benefits can be tricky.

The William & Mary Veteran Entrepreneur Scholars program is taught boot camp style — with the aim of helping veterans start their own businesses.

Marine Corps veteran Matisa Ullrich credits her time in the service for her success with her cleaning business.

The pilot program comes as the services struggle to attract new recruits into the ranks.

But the jobless rate for veterans has been below 3.0% for nine months in a row.

VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.

Christopher Simmons credits the Army with helping him become a better teacher.

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking and Bunker Labs developed CEOcircle, a mentorship program to help mid-size, military connected companies grow.

Alex McKindra is the managing director and co-head of Veterans Initiatives for JPMorgan Chase, where he helps veterans find success in the business world.

In this essay, Leah Kilpatrick explains how transitioning service members can make the most of the Transition Assistance Program.

Every year, the non-profit organization provides active duty, reserve, veteran and other military-affiliated personnel the chance to experience Broadway.

Leaders at the university are continuing to find ways to value, engage and mentor veterans as they transition out of service.