Latest "veterans-hiring" stories

Vets jobless rate spikes in August, but experts note positive trends

The unemployment rate for veterans rose from 2.9% in July to 3.6% in August, according to federal researchers.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

White House looks to get vets, military spouses into health-care jobs

A Biden administration task force has already worked to ease veterans' entry into trucking and cybersecurity jobs.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Half a million veterans re-entered the workforce in January

The unemployment rate rose, but largely because many more veterans were seeking work last month.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Veterans unemployment saw another big drop in May

The 4.1 percent unemployment rate for veterans is the lowest since May 2020.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Veterans employment rates improve again in October

BLS estimated that 5.5 percent of vets nationwide were looking for work last month.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Proposed overhaul of veterans preference in federal hiring includes time limits, reduced advantage

Advocates say the program should act as a tie-breaker, not an overwhelming advantage for veteran job candidates.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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