In this series of blogs I am exploring some creative ways that employers can “test drive” veterans before hiring them and that veterans can explore civilian careers. The first blog addressed internships. This blog reviews on-the-job-training programs. Every company has certain categories of positions that are in constant need of filling. Whether those positions are… Read more »
GI Bill
25,000 Veterans Sign Up for New Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® in First Two Weeks
The Christian Science Monitor published a great article on the popularity of the new and very generous Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® coming into effect at the end of this summer. Since the Department of Veterans Affairs began accepting online applications on May 1st more than 25,000 veterans have submitted an application. The new bill is effective for classes/programs… Read more »
Veteran Employer Spotlight: Advanced Technology Services (ATS)
Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all of… Read more »
Finding Military Veterans on College Campuses – part 2
As mentioned in the last blog post, college campuses are not only great places to find eager young men and women to fill your entry level positions and summer internships – they can be great resources for finding military veterans to fill entry- and experienced-level positions. Last time we covered Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)… Read more »