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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 7/12/2017As with the first Friday of each month, the BLS employment statistics were released today. We have also included the 2nd quarter 2017 statistic report. Attached is our monthly ‘cheat sheet’ for your use and information. The national unemployment rate for June 2017 increased slightly from 4.3% to 4.4% and the Veteran unemployment numbers for June 2017 increased from 3.4% to 3.7%.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 6/7/2017
As with the first Friday of each month, the BLS employment statistics were released today.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 3/24/2017
Veteran unemployment hits new low.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 2/6/2017In January 2017, the veteran unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, compared to the non-veteran rate of 5.0 percent (not seasonally adjusted). Female veterans also had a strong showing in January with an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 11/3/2016
You are invited to the Department's Salute to Veterans ceremony. This year marks the 5th Anniversary of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act and our event will focus on the collective efforts spanning from this legislation that led to decreased unemployment rates and successful employment outcomes for our nation's veterans.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 7/28/2016
In July, Mathematica Policy Research released their report entitled Exploring Reemployment Strategies for Army Veterans: Implementation of State Pilots.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 7/18/2016
TEN 02-16 announces the release and availability of a final report, Veterans' Licensing and Certification Demonstration - A Summary of State Experiences, Preliminary Findings, and Cost Estimates: Final Report, September 2015.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 6/14/2016
Virtual Thursday, June 30, 2016 12:00 PM ~ 1:00 PM EST In this webinar, you will learn about the in-demand occupations in the energy utility sector from a variety of federal and industry experts - including where the jobs are, and the supports and training available to help service members and veterans qualify for and find employment in these positions.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 5/26/2016
Memorial Day is a special time for Americans to honor and remember all who have died while serving in the Armed Forces. Join us in honoring them with thanks and appreciation at VA national cemeteries. To view a full list of nationwide ceremonies, visit the VA Memorial Day Ceremonies page, available at the left of this page.
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Veterans' PriorityPosted On: 5/26/2016
The veterans advocacy group Blue Star Families released a new reporton veteran unemployment yesterday, May 25, 2016. The report shows that unemployment among military spouses is "1.55 times higher than their civilian counterparts." Underemployment for veteran spouses is 35-40 percent.
