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Walking stick company provides a leg up for veterans
A little trip down river launched a business that employs veterans.
By Caitlin O'Brien
Latest "veteran unemployment" stories
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VA opens new rapid retraining program for thousands of vets who lost jobs due to pandemic
Eligible vets could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
Veteran unemployment ticked up last month, but still lower than civilians for 9th month in a row
After a record-low unemployment rate in April, the jobless numbers for post-9/11 veterans jumped up a bit in May.
By Natalie Gross
This new coffee company is giving a ‘hand up’ to homeless vets
Its core mission is to hire and train veterans for jobs in the coffee industry through the proceeds it earns selling America’s favorite caffeinated beverage.
By Joshua Axelrod
Best vet unemployment rate ever — April brings new record
The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans dropped to a record low of 1.7 percent in April, down significantly from March’s figure of 3.1 percent.
By Joshua Axelrod
Having trouble finding a job? Check out this ‘Match.com for veteran employment’
This national website not only gives veterans a direct link to contact potential employers but also translates military-speak into the keywords that recruiters are looking for on a resume.
By Joshua Axelrod