An injury led to homelessness, but various VA programs created a path to stability
“I was homeless, unemployed, broke and injured,” he said. “I remained without a permanent home for the …
Category: Employment
Center for a New American Security launches Vet employment study
The Center for a New American Security has been commissioned to produce a report on Veterans employment, …
Veterans fill key positions in emergency care at VA
Recently discharged military medics across the country now have the opportunity to seek comparable …
At 60, Chicago Veteran proves it’s never too late to start again
Johnnie Mims' life was transformed in 2015, he said, when he got a spot in VA’s Compensated Work Therapy …
Public Service Recognition Week: Empowering the lives of disabled Veterans
With the ultimate goal of helping to find meaningful employment for disabled Veterans, Billy W. Wright works …
Public Service Recognition Week: Promoting engagement and strengthening culture at VA
During Public Service Recognition Week, which takes place May 1-7 this year, VA recognizes the hard work …
Compensated work therapy program: A pathway to success
The Compensated Work Therapy Program provides Veterans the opportunity to gain valuable employment skills …
Center for Women Veterans partners on eMentoring for women Veterans
The eMentor program connects organizations seeking hire Veterans with women Veterans seeking help with …
Community partnership jumpstarts careers, secures housing for Michigan Veterans
Hire MI Vet is a community collaboration to jumpstart the careers of Michigan Veterans exiting homelessness …
VA and LinkedIn partnership expands to offer no-cost courses
LinkedIn, VA partnership provides Servicemembers and Veterans one year of access to professional development …