Discovering Resources Available for Veterans in Need of Housing Unstable or temporary housing can negatively effect employment outcomes. Collaboration with housing providers can improve the use of supportive resources, offer veterans more support, and strengthen service delivery. In this article, we present some of the various housing programs that may be available to job-seeking veterans. Knowing … Read more
Assisting Justice Involved Veterans with Interviewing Preparation When looking to enter into or start a new position in the job market, it is important to have a game plan. Such preparation may be even more important for veterans who have been involved in the criminal justice system, also known as Justice-Involved Veterans (JIVs). In this … Read more
Employment in the Construction Industry for Veterans Many of our nation’s veterans are taking off their helmets and putting on hard hats. For some veterans, construction is the perfect industry to seek employment after transitioning out of the military. Qualities such as leadership, integrity, and teamwork are instilled into military members during their service, and … Read more
JVSG Companion Programs: USDA Programs that Support Veterans in Rural Areas State Workforce Agency personnel serving under the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program may support veterans living in rural areas, and therefore will need to identify services that are available to this special … Read more
NVTI ARTICLE Series: JVSG Companion Programs Department of Labor (DOL) and Veterans Administration (VA) Resources Supporting American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) Veterans State Workforce Agency (SWA) personnel performing under the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program may serve American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) veterans and need … Read more
Some of our nation’s heroes transition out of the military to become heroes in the healthcare industry. In this third article in the NVTI series highlighting veteran employment in various industries, we identify why veterans may be great candidates for the healthcare industry. Additionally, we examine the benefits of working in this industry, positions and … Read more
In 2020, men and women veterans numbered 18.5 million, accounting for about 7 percent of the civilian population age 18 and over. Of all veterans, 1 in 10 were women, with over 2 million women veterans to date who represent around 10 percent of the veteran population. Women characterize the fastest-growing population in both military … Read more
Over the past year, NVTI has featured a series of articles that focused on federal agency programs which can contribute a comprehensive, solutions-based model of support to our veterans and their families. Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) personnel are encouraged to research, network and collaborate with these companion programs to enable increased effectiveness and … Read more
Hollywood often portrays military service as purely combat. However, military roles can also be administrative in nature. For instance, one reason the military is able to function efficiently, especially under times of extreme stress, is due to administrative personnel ensuring that supplies are delivered, budgets are dispersed and accounted for, and personnel are paid on time. In the private sector, across every … Read more
October is National Disability Employment Awareness (NDEAM) month. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced this year’s theme is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” This is an opportune time to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy … Read more