American Job Center Helps Utah Vet Find Right Career By George Riedel After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Specialist DeeAnna M. Baxter-Stone struggled to find a civilian career that was the right fit. She took odd jobs to help make ends meet, but struggled financially. With a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, DeeAnna … Read more
Selected Opportunities for Veterans, Active Duty Military, and Spouses National Defense Authorization Act 2018A new measure included in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives the Defense Department and Coast Guard permission to reimburse up to $500 for relicensing when an active duty member transfers to a new duty station (permanent change of station). … Read more
IVMF – Career Preparation and Employment and AmericaServes The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) was established in 2011 at Syracuse University in New York with its founding partner JPMorgan Chase & Co. Since its inception, IVMF programs have grown to meet the needs of transitioning service members, veterans, and family … Read more
IVMF – Entrepreneurship Programs, Part II The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) was established in 2011 at Syracuse University in New York with its founding partner JPMorgan Chase & Co. Since its inception, IVMF programs have grown to meet the needs of transitioning service members, veterans, and family members of … Read more
Academic Credit for Military Experience By: NVTI Staff Writer One of the challenges members of the Uniformed Services face is completing a college degree – whether the degree is a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree due to the member’s change of duty station. Some states recognize this challenge and provide college credit for the … Read more
MARKETING FOR DVOP SPECIALISTS AND LVERS-PART I Did you ever think that your job as a DVOP and LVER is all about marketing? If you said, “yes,” great! Then this first in a series of articles on marketing will help you frame your thoughts. If you said, “no,” then we’re going to introduce you to … Read more
June DOL VETS and VSO Meeting The monthly meeting between the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) and personnel and leaders from Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) around the country was held at the DOL Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 2018.The meeting began with an overview of the new … Read more
Home Depot Foundation Commits $50 Million to Skilled Training; Emphasis on Transitioning Service Members Home Depot announced a $50 million commitment to train 20,000 tradespeople over the next 10 years in order to fill the growing skilled labor gap. In 2017, The Home Depot Foundation launched a pilot trades training program for members separating from … Read more
CASE MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES – HIGHLIGHTING DENVER’S MI CASA By: NVTI Staff Writer A Google search of best practices for workforce case management returns12.3 million links. On the first page of the results there is a really “to the point” article that is worth sharing. The organization behind the article is Mi Casa, a Denver, … Read more
OPERATION PROTECT VETERANS AARP and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service have launched Operation Protect Veterans to help raise awareness of common scams targeting veterans. According to a survey conducted by the National Opinion Research Center, Veterans are victimized by scam artists twice as often as the rest of the public. Further, the Fraud Watch Network’s … Read more