By Dan Griffiths The Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (DOL VETS) program staff who serve veterans as Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, career coaches, and case managers can benefit from being aware of recent federal legislation passed under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). Congress enacted … Read more
How to Hire Veterans Military service is a life-altering endeavor that influences all aspects of a person’s life after service—including employment. Transitioning from military to the civilian workforce can take many months, or even years. However, this transition from soldier to staff member can be made easier by employers.Veterans are often the most dedicated, team-focused, … Read more
Honoring the Employers who Hire our Nation’s Heroes The HIRE Vets Medallion Program will soon accept applications for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. There are three company sizes for application: There are two medals companies … Read more
The Best Jobs and Fields for Veterans Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. Veterans have a variety of skills that lend themselves to many career fields. Some veterans pursue careers that closely mirror their work while in the military, leveraging skills gained during … Read more
Understanding Veteran Mental Health and How You Can Help Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. Post-traumatic stress, or PTS, is a disorder that has demanded increased attention over the years in both the medical and military communities, especially after the end of the … Read more
Resources for Veteran Employment Service Providers Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. While it may seem more challenging to assist veterans during this time of social distancing, there are many online resources available to facilitate veterans’ employment. Below are some proven and reliable … Read more
VETS Unveils TAP Apprenticeship Pilot Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. The Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS) will soon be launching a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Apprenticeship Pilot that seek to identify, track, and increase the number of service members and their … Read more
How Telehealth Is Changing Healthcare for Veterans Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been committed to innovating in the field of telehealth, ensuring veterans continue to have access to healthcare services where and when they need … Read more
PAVE Paves the Way for Paralyzed Veterans Seeking Employment Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. As of August 2019, 4.7 million veterans (25% of the veteran population) had a service-connected disability (Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 2020). This population faces the same (if … Read more
Virtual Job Fairs Log in to Making Careers Happen for Veterans: Community of Practice to share your thoughts or questions on this article. Attending a job fair over the years has been popular among job seekers and employers. For most job fairs, several companies are invited to showcase what they can offer qualified applicants while interested job … Read more