Did you know that the highest unemployment rates for women veterans are found among those enrolled in school? A Message to veterans service providers from the DOL VETS Women Veteran Program Manager, Dr. Nancy A. GlowackiIn 2016, the highest unemployment rates, particularly for women veterans, were among 18-54 year olds currently enrolled in school. Among those … 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
Serving Women Veterans Go back to view all Resources Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot (ENPP)The Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot (ENPP) provides one-on-one career assistance to interested transitioning service members, and their spouses, at select military installations worldwide.https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap/employment-navigator-partnership. Military.com’s 2021 State Veterans BenefitsFor information about Military.com’s listing of state veteran benefits, visit: https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/state-veterans-benefits-directory.html?ESRC=banner.nl. National Association of … Read more
By JASON MATTHEWS Traditionally, VSOs have been seen as advocates for veteran benefits, healthcare, and social support, but their role has expanded significantly in recent years making them vital players in workforce development. As the job market increasingly shifts towards digital and remote opportunities, VSOs have adapted by integrating technology and offering services such as … Read more
Employment Challenges for Military Spouses VETS’ work revolves entirely around veterans, in mission and practice. However, it’s not just veterans you serve; it’s also their families, specifically their spouses. Military service often requires relocation, which can result in less-than-ideal career opportunities for those married to active service members. Gaps in employment, inconsistent career paths, and … Read more
How Do You Find a Woman Veteran? A Message to veterans service providers from the DOL VETS Women Veteran Program Manager, Dr. Nancy A. Glowacki You may know that one in every ten veterans is a woman. But did you know that only one in every 63 women is a veteran? Comparatively, one in every six … Read more
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Get the Word Out in 2017: Veterans Add Value to the Workforce On the morning of February 24, 2017, the Department of Labor’s Tim Green and Mika Cross—the Director of the Office of Strategic Outreach and the Strategic Communications Lead, respectively, from the DOL’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)—conducted a meeting with representatives and partners from Veterans … Read more
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics: The Employment Situation of Veterans On March 31, the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), hosted its monthly meeting with representatives from various Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). This month’s meeting featured presentations from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and from DOL VETS’ Women Veteran … Read more