A pioneering Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps volunteer turned 100 on July 20, clinging to her bed railing as she recounted her time as a typist behind the American World War II effort.
By Emily Sullivan, The (Jacksonville) Florida Times-Union via AP
More than half of veterans struggle to find work in their desired field after the military because employers want more experienced and educated candidates – and often don’t realize veterans qualify, a new survey finds.
One aspect of veterans' stories is consistent: trouble translating military skills to civilian life. This shouldn’t be the case with a demographic proven to be valuable to employers.