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Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to increasing employment opportunities for military spouses. The Department recently released an interactive map to determine what options military spouses have in terms of obtaining temporary licenses or transferring their occupational licenses when relocating with their spouses. Access the tool here: https://www.veterans.gov/milspouses/. Search … Read more

March 2019 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 March 22, 2019.The meeting highlighted two key reports—one from the … Read more

How do your veterans choose their career or occupational pathway? Some of us adhere to what might be called the Drift Theory of Vocational Choice. For a variety of reasons, some people approach job searching with the idea that, “Any job is a good job,” without concern for whether the job will be satisfying or not. … Read more

NVTI CoP – Know Your Community! When you take an NVTI class, you don’t just complete your training and call it a day. Think of an NVTI class as a formal invitation into the NVTI learning community. Through NVTI Student Central, you have access to a variety of resources. One great resource is the NVTI … Read more

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