Good news story of the day
Project Transition USA Announces New Sponsor for LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on U.S. Military Base (PR.com) Project Transition USA, the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit that specializes in teaching transitioning military veterans and their families how to fully utilize the powerful business networking site LinkedIN, is pleased to announce their newest LinkedIN Job Search Workshop Sponsor.
Military Transition and Jobs News
Many returning military vets bound for college (The Post and Courier) After five years in the Marines, including a tour in Afghanistan in which he saw buddies die in combat, Andrew Kispert found going back to college as a new veteran one of his biggest challenges yet. For starters, there was the strangeness of resuming civilian life.
Job fair aims to help veterans find employment (CBS News) At a recent job fair in New York City, employers were looking to hire veterans, who lag behind the general population when it comes to employment. Many of the employers at the fair say veterans have useful skills that make them valuable employees.
Maine government is helping veterans find employment (WCSH6) Maine’s Department of Professional and Financial Regulation is conducting a series of educational outreach sessions to assist veterans and current service members with obtaining state occupational licenses.
State Representative hosts job event for veterans (WCYB) The U.S. Labor Department says employers added 192,000 jobs in March, but the jobless rate remained steady at 6.7 percent.
Veterans get help with employment at Stockton job fair (Press of Atlantic City)
Post-9/11 monthly vet unemployment rate back down (Military Times) Following a big jump in February, the March unemployment rate for the latest generation of veterans saw an even bigger decrease, the Labor Department’s latest employment report shows.
Veterans News
Fort Hood shooting revives debate on guns, mental illness (CBS) Last week’s shooting at Fort Hood has reopened a debate about guns and mental health in the U.S. as lawmakers and public officials once again tackle the question of whether more can be done to address the rising threat of active shooter incidents.
Wounded Marine’s nonprofit aims to help with invisible injuries of war (The Daily News) From his darkest hour a dream was realized.
Iraq War amputee Chad Pfeifer invited to Tahoe celebrity golf tournament (AZ Central) When Chad Pfeifer lost his left leg during his deployment with the U.S. Army in Iraq, he thought his days as a competitor were done.
Vets react to shooting at Fort Hood (Army Times) Army veteran Rick Schumacher has a job interview next week, and he hopes the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting comes up.
Does labeling Fort Hood shooter with PTSD stigmatize combat vets? (Christian Science Monitor) Immediately after the Fort Hood rampage last week, many were quick to label the shooter as a soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Benefits News
Veterans’ path to graduation can be twisty (Miami Herald) University of Minnesota student Zac Bair enlisted in the U.S. Army to help pay for college. After three deployments in Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment and his “fair share” of combat, Bair was honorably discharged. Soon after, he enrolled at the University.
Nebraska lawmakers expand veteran benefits (KSL) More Nebraska veterans will receive tax breaks, tuition benefits and a hiring preference for government jobs once a series of new laws go into effect.
Veterans commissioner wants more jobs, education (SFGate) Tennessee’s Commissioner for Veterans Affairs says the department is widening its focus to address needs like unemployment, education and suicide prevention.
Can system handle needs of all veterans? (MSNBC) Congressional Reporter for The Military Times Leo Shane III and Iraq War Veteran Staff Sergeant Dan Nevins talk about the aftermath of the shooting at Ft. Hood and if our system is prepared to take care of soldiers on the home front upon arriving back from war.
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