Veteran Unemployment Rate Hits New Lows Good news! The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a new report on the employment status of veterans. In a report surveying 60,000 American households, the BLS concluded the unemployment rate of veterans has maintained its 18-year-low of 3.5%, with the peak unemployment rate being 9.9% in 2011. The rate … Read more
The Battle after Service: Suicide Prevention for Veterans For many veterans, long after their service has ended, another battle begins. But this battle isn’t fought with fellow soldiers using military tactics to defeat a common enemy. This is a solitary battle, an internal battle, fought within the mind and heart—making it one of the most … Read more
As we turn the page from our comprehensive “2023 Recap,” it’s time to start looking ahead to the evolving landscape of veteran employment in 2024. Reflection on the past year’s achievements and challenges provides us with a foundation to predict and prepare for the future. 2024 Legislative Impacts on Veteran Employment In 2024, the veteran … Read more
By Jason Matthews At the National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI), our mission has always been to provide veterans services staff with the tools and resources to assist veterans. As 2023 draws to a close, the journey of veteran employment had big wins but also faced old and new challenges. The aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
NVTI ARTICLE SERIES: JVSG COMPANION PROGRAMS JVSG Companion Programs: DOL-VETS and the VA’s VR&E Collaboration Agreement Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. In September 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Veterans Affairs (VA) renewed their Memorandum of Agreement to partner their respective Veterans’ … Read more
Serving Native American Veterans Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. Native Americans represent one of many significant populations in the veteran community. The Veterans Affairs (VA) office notes that American Indians and Alaska Natives have one of the highest representations in the armed forces and … Read more
Improving Job Retention for Veterans with Challenges Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. “Get a job, keep a job, get a better job” remains a popular mantra in the military workforce community. This mantra implies that holding on to a job and remaining … Read more
JVSG Companion Programs: Small Business Administration (SBA) – Support for Veteran Entrepreneurs Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) personnel are tasked with providing individualized career services and employer outreach to help veterans realize and sustain employment; in some … Read more
NVTI Classes Continue Virtual Delivery Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) has directed the National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) to continue delivering all classes typically delivered in the face-to-face classroom setting in the live virtual classroom through the … Read more
NVTI ARTICLE SERIES: JVSG COMPANION PROGRAMS JVSG Companion Programs: Useful Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Resources for JVSG Staff and Veterans Seeking Employment Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. In this sixth article of the JVSG Companion Program Series, we examine various resources for veteran … Read more