Tag Archives: veterans
EDUCATION / MILITARY / Senators to DoD: Where’s the tuition assistance for the troops?
EDUCATION / MILITARY / Senators to DoD: Where’s the tuition assistance? per Military Times. … The DoD temporarily cut education tuition assistance to the troops as part of its sequestration cuts. … Congress demanded that tuition assistance be reinstated for
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) & Employment Assistance ~ the VOW to Hire Heroes Act
Congress passed, and the President has signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Included in this new law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed
The 2012 Jobs Market ~ What Veterans Need to Know
Correspondent Andrew Lubin of the Travis Manion Foundation interviews Bill Golden, CEO, IntelligenceCareers Inc. which operates DefenseCareers.com as one of its career blogs. DefenseCareers.com tracks industry news, jobs and trends that you need to know about to stay ahead in
U.S. Chamber Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Initiative Announces Expansion from 100 to 400 Hiring Fairs Nationwide
Job and Career Fairs WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~ The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes announced today that it will expand its program from 100 hiring fairs nationwide in its first year to 400 fairs in its second year.
Green Energy Jobs Await Vets Returning To U.S.
Tipping Point Renewable Energy, a Columbus, OH-based solar power company is hiring only military veterans for its installation crews at a time when unemployment among former Servicemembers is outpacing that of civilians. Tipping Point’s efforts echo those of companies and
Unemployed Older Vets to Get GI Bill Retraining Benefits ~ this is NEW
The President has signed the VOW to Hire Heroes Act into law. There are several provisions in this law that will have a positive impact on the veteran unemployment rate. The most often reported of these are tax credits for
Walmart Foundation Grant to Help Connect 1,000 Veterans to Green Job Opportunities
Initiative builds on the Walmart Foundation’s $20 Million Commitment to Support Veterans Jobs BELLEVILLE, IL /PRNewswire/ ~~ The Walmart Foundation today announced a two-year $750,000 grant to Veterans Green Jobs. With this funding, Veterans Green Jobs will connect with 1,000
Veterans ~ Online Career Fair With Employers Seeking YOU ~ November 10 ~ Jobs Nationwide
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a partnership with Milicruit.com to sponsor a nationwide, virtual online job fair on Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST. “As we work to help Veterans find good
Veterans and Department of Homeland Security ~ Veteran Hires Wanted
Veterans and Homeland Security – Veteran Hires Wanted The Department of Homeland Security is committed to engaging the unique talents, skills and work ethic of veterans through employment, contracting opportunities and outreach with the veteran community. Work with Us The
Teamsters Offer Testimony on Veterans Job Training Program
Teamsters Local 786 President Michael Yauger Speaks Before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~~ Today, Teamsters Local 786 President Michael Yauger testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on “Veterans’ Employment: Improving the Transition from
