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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Veterans unemployment up slightly in December, despite overall gains
About 280,000 veterans were unable to find steady employment last month.
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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.
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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.
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Know the difference between Montgomery, post-9/11 GI Bills before 2023
Understanding eligibility requirements for GI Bill benefits can be tricky.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Veterans unemployment rose slightly last month
But the jobless rate for veterans has been below 3.0% for nine months in a row.
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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.
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Army veteran finds his true calling as a teacher
Christopher Simmons credits the Army with helping him become a better teacher.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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