OPERATION PROTECT VETERANS AARP and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service have launched Operation Protect Veterans to help raise awareness of common scams targeting veterans. According to a survey conducted by the National Opinion Research Center, Veterans are victimized by scam artists twice as often as the rest of the public. Further, the Fraud Watch Network’s … Read more
Job Creators that Hire Veterans Created as a result of legislation signed by President Donald J. Trump, the HIRE Vets Medallion Program recognizes job creators that recruit, hire, and retain America’s veterans. On November 8th 2018, the Department announced recipients of the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award. Honorees include small businesses, community-based nonprofits, … Read more
Resources to Assist Veterans Veterans deserve the full attention and support of the workforce system as the transition back into the civilian workforce. For some, the transition is quick and seamless, but for others, it takes additional time and support. The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has compiled a number of resources to assist veterans … Read more
Resources to Assist Services in Rural Areas Organizational Author(s): WorkforceGPS TeamEvery state has rural areas. And providing workforce services to these areas is challenging due to long distances and in many cases, a lack of support services and infrastructure like broadband and affordable transportation.This month, we are highlighting successful practices, programs and services in rural … Read more
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