Tag: Veterans
Leveraging higher ed to help veterans and military families
As WorkingNation wraps up its November deep focus on veterans and work, this episode of the Work in Progress podcast looks at the role...
A war hero continues to serve others
Extraordinary circumstances inspired Oyoana Allende to become an occupational therapist. Allende was serving in the Marine Corps in Iraq in 2005 when her convoy...
Tennessee college helps student-veterans on their post-military paths
It’s not uncommon to hear that those in the military have difficulty determining their next steps once their service has ended.
Kevin Wittwer enlisted in...
Apprenticeship programs support the military and train for in-demand trades
In addition to active duty military service, there are many jobs and careers that are still of service to the U.S. and are military-adjacent....
Fast-tracking military aircraft mechanics to civilian careers
Transitioning out of the military can be a challenge as great as military service itself. There is much to navigate as service members try...
Thank you for your service, Dad
Throughout the month of November, WorkingNation has been featuring content focused on veterans. Typically, we don’t share our personal stories on these pages. This...
Entrepreneurship: A self-determined career path for veterans
Nearly 25 percent of veterans say they are interested in starting a business, according to a report from Bunker Labs.
Veterans and entrepreneurship are a...
On-the-job training provides veterans with tech-driven career path
When the weather cools and the heat isn’t working, who do you call? In the sweltering heat of summer and your air conditioning isn’t...
Inquire Within: Veterans and Work, a new WorkingNation digital magazine
As we approach Veterans Day, WorkingNation is taking the opportunity to highlight some of the many programs and people who are working hard to...
The Table: Resources for veterans looking for civilian jobs
Newly-exiting military personnel need to be able to find the resources that will help them jobs in the civilian workforce. Having access has taken...
