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Resources To Help Veterans Find And Keep Jobs

Veterans Hire Veterans Employment Network and Veterans Hire Veterans Employment Resources and Links (be sure to scroll down to view all employment resources) Follow VOB On… Veterans Hire Veterans Employment Network: what do you do when you have over 31,500 members, many whose businesses/organizations are growing and prefer to hire fellow veterans and others from the military community? And you… Read more
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Do you proudly hire veterans? The Department of Labor wants to honor you!

U.S. Department of Labor Launches HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Follow VOB On… WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration — an effort that will recognize up to 300 employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. The program demonstration will raise awareness of… Read more

Latest Labor Bureau Statistics Show Where Veterans Are Finding Work

A careful look at the latest Bureau of Labor data will show which industries are hiring more veterans–and that’s good news for the estimated 850,000 U.S. veteran’s still searching for employment. According to an article recently published by Stars and Stripes, veterans may have the best luck finding employment in government agencies, transportation, maintenance, installation or security work. Veterans preference… Read more

All Military Bases Now Offer Mandatory Transition (TAP) Classes for Veterans Returning Stateside

On December 6, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the long-awaited overhaul of the military’s Transition Assistance Program is now operational at all 206 military installations worldwide. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides a three-day class that helps prepare service members for the civilian job market.  It is now a requirement for all separating troops, in keeping with a law enacted… Read more

North Florida 3rd Annual Veterans Procurement Conference In Jacksonville August 29th, 2012

Veteran Business Owners‘ Event PSA 3rd Annual Veteran’s Procurement Conference August 29th, 2012 UNF University Center in Jacksonville, FL When: August 29th, 2012 from 8:30am-3pm Where: UNF University Center – Jacksonville, FL Registration: SBDC UNF or (904) 620-2476 Cost: $40 per person – includes lunch! Join the Small Business Development Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Center and U.S. Small Business Administration… Read more
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Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) applications accepted by the VA starting May 15th 2012

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Retraining Assistance Program Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.  Included in this new law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP).  VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed Veterans.  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Labor… Read more

Veteran Career Fair and Expo, Washington, DC, January 18, 2012 | Veteran Owned Business Employment News

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: FREE Veteran Career Fair & Expo Washington, DC Date: January 18, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Washington, D.C. Convention Center Join the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and your fellow Veterans on Wednesday, January 18, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., at the Veteran Career Fair and Expo, a free event… Read more