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Inside the 2011 Issue:
From boots to Suits
In the military, many of life's fundamental decisions are made for you. In civilian life, you're expected to decide on your own. It can be a tough change to make, but Vernice Armour successfully negotiated it and now she's helping other service personnel do it too.
Getting in it to win it
When it comes to careers, getting into the game is usually everybody's first concern. However, getting into a career you love is how you win the game. Here's how you do it.
Scholarships and Grants Guide
As thorough as your military training was, you might need to brush up on some specific skills to make you eligible for a larger salary. School costs money though, so here's a list of resources to help you find some back-to-school cash.
Guide to Career fairs
Many employers are actively seeking retiring servicemembers for their companies. And they use career fairs to do it. Here's how to find one near you.
Inside the 2009/2010 Issue:
Top Companies for vets
Some companies just talk about hiring vets. Others like Scheider National, Sprint, and Union Pacific do much more. We profile these three companies whose extra efforts help reduce the number of unemployed veterans while also providing viable career paths to transitioning military personnel.
VA setting new priorities
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki is reshaping the VA and setting bold new priorities to better serve the veteran community. Should a $125 billion dollar request be approved, the VA could be a 21st century organization.
he really does want you
The White House announces the launch of an initiative that is designed to transform the federal government into the model employer of America's veterans. Working for your "uncle" could be your best move.
darkness to light: preventing vet suicides
When retired Army Maj. Ed Pulido was medically evacuated from Iraq in August 2004, he knew tough challenges were ahead as he’d have to learn to live without his left leg. But just when things were bleakest, he found the will to persevere. Now he shares his story with us to help other veterans from making an unnecessary sacrifice.
Inside the 2008 Issue:
creating careers
The State of California, state and local community colleges, and Stellar Micro launch a new Veteran's Engineering Apprenticeship Program to fulfill the growing demand for engineers.
soldiers choose war over bleak economy
While many would prefer to return to civilian life, the lack of jobs and sour outlook for viable employment makes re-enlistment a more appealing option.
Reconstructing reliable careers
Proposed public works and infrastructure improvements at the state and federal levels translate into anticipated construction industry jobs. The Helmets to Hardhats program offers assistance to military vets in connecting with apprenticeships and jobs.
America's heroes at work: making the transition from warrior to worker
When our soldiers leave their families to bravely fight overseas, we bid them farewell and thank them for their sacrifice. But when they return, is it right that all we give back to them is a hearty handshake and pat on the back for a job well done? What more can we do for them, especially for those who didn't escape the frontlines unscathed? What can America do for its wounded warriors?
Inside the 2007 Issue:
Sharing a common vision
Mix special forces training, proven team building talent, a "can do" attitude, add a generous helping of drive & ambition and what do you get? Larry Broughton. The founder and CEO of a fast growing company with an eye not only on its future, but also on the future of its employees and the betterment of communities as a whole.
why we serve
Sharing military experiences with the American public injects a human element into events often conveyed through the cold glare of television's nightly news.
little caesars gives vets opportunities
An Iraq veteran lost his legs, but never lost hope. He inspired the Little Caesars Veteran Program and today there are nine who call themselves franchise owners.
The 4th Annual National veteran Small Business Conference and Expo
This event, which is the largest conference of its kind nationwide, is sponsored by the Veteran Small Business Federal Interagency Council to provide Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) with a week of educational and networking sessions designed to help these businesses thrive.
Inside the 2006 Issue:
Winning the battle for good jobs
Every year over 180,000 officers and enlisted personnel transition from military to civilian life. Each has a varying degree of marketable skills. Candidates of this caliber are being sought everywhere, yet up to 60% of our former servicemen and women remain unemployed years after leaving the military. Don't let this happen to you! Here are ways to take advantage of your military experiences to find these job opportunities.
Qualified then, qualified now
The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is developing unique programs to link transitioning military personnel with job vacancies in fields that need highly skilled and credentialed workers. By partnering with the private sector employers and unions, and by taking advantage of previously established federal/state linkages, these public-private programs create win-win situations.
Who, what, why, when – get all the answers
The largest source of security clearances is the military population. Once this group finishes their military career, they look for employment in fields such as commercial defense-related fields where they can utilize their expert military training and technical skills.
Inside the 2005 Issue:
From battlefield to business world
President/CEO Walt Blackwell heads The Veterans Corporation, an organization dedicated to helping veterans succeed as business owners. We profile his organization and see what others have to say about its effectiveness.
high on dry
George DeFazio has grown his Martinizing Dry Cleaning franchise into a model for success. Veterans interested in becoming business owners already have the right tools they need, and franchises like George's offer the right support to make that dream a reality.
Winning in the Job Market
The job market is undergoing a profound and long-lasting transformation. The days when someone could work for one company during his or her entire career and retire with a pension are long gone. Learn what's happening now, and how you can best take advantage of it.
The gift of valor
Every day ordinary young Americans are fighting and dying in Iraq with the same bravery, honor, and sense of duty that have distinguished American troops throughout history. Author Michael M. Phillips follows the story of one Marine corporal Jason Dunham and his self-sacrifice in his book, The Gift of Valor.
Inside the 2004 Issue:
Securing the Homeland
Tom Ridge, Army staff sergeant and Vietnam veteran, congressman, governor and now the first Secretary of Homeland Security, has an unprecedented responsibility to protect America in the aftermath of terrorist strikes and ongoing terrorist threats.
Securing a career in homeland security
Barron's Guide to Homeland Security Careers, by Donald B. Hutton and Anna Mydlarz, is a definitive guide to career opportunities within the newly formed Department of Homeland Security.
Business Savvy
Carlos Martinez, president and CEO of American G.I. Forum's National Outreach Program, the nation's largest Hispanic veterans employment and training organization, shares his strategies for success.
Freedom's heroes
Established in 2001, America's Veterans is developing The Living Wall ©, a traveling multimedia exhibit in tribute to all living veterans. It helps serve to educate the American public about veterans, their lives and struggles, and the continued sacrifices they make.
