This month we will examine how the pandemic in the labor market has changed the dynamics of looking for employment as well as how Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) staff can help with the American labor shortage. The labor market continues to thrive – the Department of Labor (DOL) reported that the unemployment rate … Read more
As Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program staff work with transitioning veterans, it’s an opportunity to understand the resources available to their spouses. Helping to bridge a veteran family’s transition to civilian life with a more informed and holistic approach will lead to a better outlook for their next big step together. Military spouses … Read more
By Dan Griffiths For transitioning service members or veterans looking for a new career opportunity, apprenticeship is a unique and rewarding pathway to developing in-demand workplace and technical skills while earning a paycheck from day one on the job. On average, the starting salary for an apprentice after completion of an apprenticeship program is $72K. … Read more
By Greg Davis Many people battle mental health challenges on a daily basis, including many of our veterans, in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety, among other forms. Research suggests that up to 16% of U.S. service members deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have post-traumatic stress disorder or depression.[1] However, veterans don’t have … Read more
By Dan Griffiths What is Veteran Underemployment and How Might We Address It? Nearly 1/3 of veteran job seekers are underemployed. There is a difference between being unemployed and underemployed. Unemployed means you don’t have a job, while underemployment means the job you have is insufficient. Underemployment is the condition in which people in a … Read more
By Greg Davis While no one knew it at the time, the National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) held its last in-person class on Feb. 28, 2020. As COVID-19 rapidly spread across the country, businesses and offices shut down across the nation. This shutdown introduced a completely new way of working for everyone, including NVTI. Disabled … Read more
By Greg Davis On the Fourth of July, Americans wave the flag from their yards, parades and other celebrations across the country to honor our country and those who have served to defend our freedoms. They may not know that when a veteran is buried in one of the national cemeteries operated by the Department … Read more
DOL-VETS Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) and the VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Programs By Dan Griffiths For many veterans, stable housing is the key that unlocks health, happiness, and opportunity. Working together, the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service’s (DOL-VETS) Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) and the Veterans Affairs’ (VA) … Read more
By Greg Davis In today’s economy, it’s important to secure top talent quickly by attracting and retaining the right people with the right skill set. Employers can effectively achieve this goal, saving time and money, by taking advantage of the wide pool of talent that veteran employees can offer. While there are many admirable qualities … Read more
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