Tag: Veterans
Veterans seek a sense of purpose
November is Veterans and Military Families Month. And all this month, WorkingNation is taking a look at issues veterans face when looking for work...
Veterans lost in transition work to translate skills
When Lt. Col. William "Bill" Beverley-Blanco retired from the U.S. Army nearly 15 years ago, he expected that his rank and experience in one...
Veterans find a continuing sense of purpose through volunteering in their...
Navigating the hunt for a job or career after leaving the military can be daunting for ex-service men and women, and veterans may not...
HBI turns soldiers into skilled trades workers
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on Nov. 12, 2018.
Before he enlisted in the U.S. Army, Staff Sgt. John Pomelow’s dream was to...
I Want That Job: Software Engineer
Learning how to code is one important way to acquire some of the most relevant skills for in-demand jobs, and is a great way...
Civilian training programs tackle veteran underemployment
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on July 3, 2019.
Hiring among U.S. military veterans has improved dramatically over the past few years. In...
Wounded veterans face job and financial hurdles
Wounded veterans returning home often have a rough time reintegrating back into society. Their injuries, depending on their severity, can limit the kind of...
It takes longer for women veterans to find a job
Transitioning out of the military into the civilian workforce can prove difficult across the board. For women veterans, it can be especially tough. Approximately...
Overcoming the stigma of PTSD in the workplace
Both post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder can happen to anyone.
They can be triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event — a natural...
Upskilling veterans for civilian jobs
It's Veterans and Military Families Month. And all this month, WorkingNation is taking a look at some of the challenges veterans and military spouses...
