I program being created by Monster.com could have the potential to help vets find employment. The Veteran Talent Index will be a set of analytical data to help businesses identify qualified and specially trained vets. This snapshot of the veteran talent pool would allow businesses to make more informed decisions about the type of...
Commitments from multiple companies to employ veterans was announced by First Lady Michelle Obama. The initiative to hire vets using the “Joining Forces”, created by Mrs Obama and Jill Biden last April, will look to have businesses, non-profits and community groups to hire close to 100,000 vets and spouses by 2014. In prepared remarks,...
Some veterans in Denver may have the opportunity to find employment through Veterans Green Jobs. The organization has received $100,000 from the Denver Department Of Human Services to help low income and homeless vets find a job. The Veterans Green Job association is a non-profit organization that offers information and job opportunities. The also...
No Marine TA Cuts. In a surprising change of events, the Marine Corp has decided against cutting Tuition Assistance down to lower amounts and less credit hours. Instead, the program will continue with the exact same rates of $250 per credit hour and annual cap of $4500. This is great news for...
The VFW opposes any changes to active duty and vet benefits. But, with the need for a $1.2 trillion in federal budget cuts, some benefits are being put on the chopping block. Because of this, the VFW is asking members to contact lawmakers in opposition to any cuts affecting military members. Sen. McCain recently...
The House of Representatives passed a bill that could potentially help roughly 400,000 Veterans in the US to find employment. This could be a possible 8.1 percent drop in the amount of currently unemployed vets. However, the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act is not designed to create jobs. Programs will be designed to better...
The United States Army is planning to feel warm weather combat boots for soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Col. Bill Cole said during a media roundtable that service members will be given 2 versions of a new mountain combat boot. This new mountain combat the design will help soldiers feet have better breathability while serving...
To help protect the a healthcare from spending cuts, the Pentagon is going to be required to reduce its 10 year budget by $25 billion. Sources in the White House said the move was done to protect VA medical finding from future cuts. There’s a business unwelcome tension between defense spending and veterans benefits....
For American soldiers and sailors, the first thing on their mind is the mission, and usually the last thing on their minds our finances. But having your finances squared away is required of every military member. Many individuals have multiple checking or savings account, but are not sure which account is the right one...
There’s been some concern in them America for the potential changes to military retirement. Though there has not been anything decided upon or set in stone, there is a committee being created to assess changes to various military programs. The government pays roughly $40 billion for retirement each year. This high number makes it...