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Veteran Job News Roundup

Aug 12, 2019

Veteran Unemployment Rate According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for veterans in June 2019 was 3.2%. The overall population experienced higher rates of unemployment at 3.7%. Many employers know the true value of hiring veterans and have even pledged to increase their veteran employee populations. Author of From We Will to At Will Justin Constantine says that's a smart...

Home Helpers to Observe National Hire a Veteran Day

Jul 22, 2019

Home Helpers® Home Care, a leading network of in-home Caregiving providers, will commemorate National Hire a Veteran Day this July 25 by pushing through the home stretch of its recruitment goal to hire 3,000 veterans and service families. To help achieve its veteran recruitment goal set in 2017, Home Helpers will host a Facebook Live session on Thursday, July 25, from Noon to 1 p.m. EDT in partnership with...

Veteran Job News Roundup July

Jul 22, 2019

Here's a roundup of veteran job news. Memphis Programs Aims to Connect Vets with Aviation Jobs MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Release) – In an effort to prepare military veterans for potential airport-related jobs, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) is partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and University Aviation Association to bring the Edge4Vets program to Memphis. Edge4Vets works in...

Hiring News: Defence Unlimited

Jul 18, 2019

Dallas based Defence Unlimited International is one of the fastest growing companies operating within the defence and security space. The firm has adopted a unique outsourced model which integrates multiple partners both individual and corporate, on its projects. This has enabled it to offer and deliver to its clients best of breed bespoke solutions. And they have announced some hiring plans although it is unclear what locations the...

Hire Our Heroes Founder Appears on Recruiting Podcast

Jul 15, 2019

Dan Caporale, the founder of Hire Our Heroes was recently featured on the RecTech podcast where he talked about the upcoming National Hire a Veteran Day which is coming up on July 25th. In the interview which you can listen to below he also discusses the origins of the non-profit, why veterans are a great hire and more.

Veteran Entrepreneurs Wanted for National Shark Tank Competition

Jul 10, 2019

Veteran Shark Tank is a on the hunt to find the best Veteran business concept. The event is expanding to four cities before finalists convene in Philadelphia for the final showdown. Veteran entrepreneurs in Chicago, Atlanta, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. will have the opportunity to pitch their business idea during regional qualifiers this summer. The selected Veterans will then go head-to-head during the finals in Philadelphia...

Apprenticeship Program in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama to Help Transitioning Military Vets

Jul 09, 2019

Hamilton-Ryker's new division, TalentGro, was created to provide solutions to the nation-wide problem of the skills gap. The division received their first approval in Kentucky four months ago and has now received approval from the state of Tennessee. TalentGro is also working in Mississippi and Alabama to develop tailored apprenticeship programs to meet those states' Workforce Development needs. ...

How To Find Meaning in a Career

Jul 03, 2019

Too many people get trapped in jobs they hate for the simple fact that they need to pay bills and support themselves. Often, the thing people love the most is one of the career paths most difficult to get into, leading people to take easier, mundane jobs simply to get by. It shouldn’t be that way, however. Fulfillment in a career, as in any aspect of life, is imperative. Here are a few start points to consider when looking to find...

SAC Wireless recruiting for trained 5G cell tower crews through Warriors4Wireless program

Jul 03, 2019

As mobile operators in the U.S. begin to deploy 5G technology, there is a rapidly growing need for skilled, fully trained cell tower crews. While Nokia is working with operators to put the network infrastructure in place, its subsidiary, SAC Wireless , is laying the groundwork by recruiting and training military veterans for tower climber jobs. The program is called Warriors4Wireless . With world-class training centers around the...

E-Commerce 101: How to Get Started Making Money Online

Jul 02, 2019

Photo by Pexels E-Commerce 101: How to Get Started Making Money Online How often do you shop online? If it’s often, you’re not alone. In 2018, more than $7.9 billion — yes, that’s right, billion — in online sales happened on Cyber Monday alone. If that’s just one day out of 365, think about how much profit e-commerce can pull in the rest of the year. What if you...

The Right Way to Start Your Freelance Career

May 30, 2019

The Right Way to Start Your Freelance Career Do you like the idea of being your own boss? Are you confused about the best way to start your freelance career? Finding your first clients and being able to make a full-time career of it is something else that might be bothering you. Freelancing is an area that’s becoming very popular, particularly amongst India’s millennials. If you’re willing to go the extra mile to...

Tips to build confidence and reduce veteran job interview stress

Sep 10, 2018

Finding veteran jobs can be one stressful affair and can bring anyone to the verge of giving up. It is natural to get anxious or nervous before or during the interview. How you present yourself for the interview can create a first impression that can determine your success. Dressing appropriately and mastering the ability to communicate your skill set effectively is very critical. Here are tips to build confidence and reduce stress at job...

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