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White House $3.1 billion homeless program includes help for vets
The new efforts include job training for homeless vets and legal support to stave off potential financial challenges.
Union calls for defense spending bill to boost civilian workforce
Provisions in the 2021 defense spending bill could impact employees at the Department of Defense and across the federal government.
By Jessie Bur
Veterans unemployment drops in May, but worries about long-term job market linger
The jobless rate dropped by nearly a quarter from April to May, settling at 9 percent last month.
Vets who lost jobs due to coronavirus could be eligible for new job training
A congressional proposal would create 12 months of training funding for individuals who were left jobless because of the pandemic.
Military Times launches Best for Vets Employer Survey for annual rankings of companies
The Military Times Best For Vets: Employers project is the most comprehensive annual ranking of the country’s best employers and organizations with military-connected employment programs, benefits and support efforts.
Writing your first resume as a civilian? Here’s our comprehensive guide to achieving success
The way applicants are writing resumes today has changed a lot during the past several years. We’ve compiled for you some essential tips to skip the dramatics, avoid the pitfalls and get your job application to the top of the pile.
By Dylan Gresik
New veterans find themselves employed and connected but battling health woes after discharge
A new survey shows that veterans fare well in their first year after the military but have a high "health burden."
By Patricia Kime
7 tips for veterans to land a federal job
The federal government is legally required to give preference to veterans in the hiring for government jobs.
By George Altman
USERRA has played a significant role supporting an all-volunteer force for 25 years
Employment protections allow service members to serve our nation and succeed in civilian careers, says the author of this commentary.
By Jonathan VanderPlas
Feds allege Walmart violated reservist’s employment rights
Lawsuit claims Walmart denied reservist a job because she would be going on annual training.
By Karen Jowers