Tag: Veterans
Local farmer looks to help veterans
Blue Winds Dancing Sanctuary (BWDS) is a non-profit organic farm in Indianola that was created to provide a creative, alternative, holistic way for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to heal.
Trump's proposed cuts to Meals on Wheels would hurt veterans
Sweeping cuts being proposed by the Trump administration could impact Meals on Wheels, a program that helps feed the poor and elderly, including many veterans.
Pierce County Executive proposes $750K for homeless veterans
Homelessness is a top issue Pierce County needs to address, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammier said in his State of the County Address Wednesday.
Gov pushes for jobs for veterans
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam not only loves veterans who served their country, but he wants them in Tennessee's workforce.
Workshops for Warriors helping Veterans get great jobs in manufacturing
Military Veterans in Manufacturing
S4 Inc. Joins HireVeterans.com!
S4 Inc. uses extensive experience and expertise as a foundation to develop unique solutions.
Is the Solution to Uber’s Culture Crisis Hiring Veterans
Uber is being skewered in the news right now for their “unrestrained” corporate culture that may have led to incidents of sexual harassment at the company.
Jobless rate falls sharply for recent veterans
Recent veterans found jobs in February, helping reduce their unemployment rate to its lowest level in five months.
Support programs help military veterans finish college
Sitting in a college math class, a former Marine waits patiently to get back his test. The professor addresses the class as the corrected exams are distributed.
University to research veterans at Black Hills cemetery
A nearly $74,000 contract has been awarded to a South Dakota university to research stories of veterans buried at the Black Hills National Cemetery.
Remember veterans in health care reform
As our nation moves forward on the issue of “repealing and replacing” the Affordable Care Act, we need to keep in mind our veteran population.
The McConnell Group Joins HireVeterans.com!
Jobs for U.S. veterans at respected Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
Biloxi 'Blanket Lady' Honored for Work With Veterans
At the Biloxi Veterans Administration, Lillian Thornton is often called the "blanket lady" but that's a term of affection.
Stand Down helps veterans
Pat Farrell feels like he has turned a corner. Farrell is president of the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council, host of the Tri-State Veterans Stand Down held Friday and Saturday.
Faulconer’s Homeless Veterans Program Quietly Misses Deadline
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced his "Housing Our Heroes" program during his State of the City address in January 2016 to much fanfare.
New bill could help veterans impacted by ITT shutdown
Nearly six months after ITT Technical Institute abruptly shut its doors and declared bankruptcy, Indiana Republican Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) is leading the charge to help veterans impacted by the closure. He introduced similar legislation last fall, but it failed.
VA Secretary David Shulkin: Our plan to deliver greater accountability to...
On February 28, 2017 President Trump, while addressing a Joint Session of Congress, once again identified accountability in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a top priority. The President is right, veterans deserve much better.
Money Challenges Veterans Commonly Face
From buying cars to houses, to automobiles, many veterans have looked forward to being able to spend some of the
money they earned while in service.
LRP Publications Joins HireVeterans.com!
Jobs for U.S. veterans today at industry leading education and business publications company.
New Pathway To Clean Energy Jobs For Military Veterans
EPA chief Scott Pruitt is having a little trouble grasping the importance of clean tech in the survival of our planet, but the US Department of Defense is taking yet another step to achieve a more sustainable state of things.
VFW works to prevent suicide deaths among veterans
It's been about 40 years since Domingo Martinez served as an infantryman near the Demilitarized Zone in Korea during the Vietnam war era, but he's still dealing with the repercussions.
State orders organizers of homeless camp for veterans to vacate Mesa...
State officials have ordered the veterans who organized a homeless camp to abandon their site near Loop 202 near Mesa.
How the White House can better focus on veterans needs
More than 21 million of our fellow citizens now carry the title of “veteran.” Since 2001, almost 3 million of those veterans have deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, and more than a million have deployed more than once.
Veterans say support is much needed
Veterans gathered for Veterans Resource Day at the Joshua Tree Community Center Monday. The center was filled from wall to wall with representatives from agencies ready to help veterans.
Gov. Scott Walker's budget will cost Wisconsin jobs, veterans say
Veterans urged Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday to reverse course on his plan to end setting minimum salaries for construction workers who build publicly funded projects.
KROHNE Joins HireVeterans.com!
world-leading manufacturer and supplier of solutions in industrial process instrumentation has jobs for U.S. veterans today!
Why veterans can fill your company's tech skills gap
The US Department of Labor recently partnered with Amazon to create an apprenticeship program that trains veterans for technical roles at the online giant, shedding light on how other companies can access the large, untapped veteran workforce to fill tech skills gaps.
Veteran opens thrift store to help other veterans
Onslow County - Veteran Thrift Store USA will be opening soon in Jacksonville. Its goal is to help veterans in need in the community.
Abacus Technology Joins HireVeterans.com!
Abacus Technology has job opportunities for U.S. veterans today!
Help veterans start on new career path
Applications are open for employers to take part in the Kentucky Career Center’s 11th annual Veterans Job Fair, which will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport.
Grant helps expand support for NH veterans
A grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation will allow Northeast Passage (NEP) at the University of New Hampshire to meet the needs of post-9/11 injured service members and veterans in the Granite State with the hiring of two additional therapists, including one who served four years in the Marine Corps.
Labrador introduces bill to change veterans' education benefits
Rep. Raul Labrador, R- Idaho, is pushing legislation that would turn a deep, tragic loss into something positive for military families across the country.
College student plays trumpet at funerals for veterans
A University of Northern Iowa student is using her trumpet to give back to veterans, playing "Taps" at many local military funerals.
Veterans museum names new director
Miami Valley Veterans Museum. After six years of serving in the role of executive director, Fogle has decided to take a new path in life.
Trump's hiring freeze hurts young veterans, who were already having trouble...
While the nation's unemployment rate declines, the jobless trend for America's youngest veterans is climbing, jumping to 6.3 percent in January from 4.4 percent in September.
Alkek exhibit seeks to empower veterans
In an effort to empower and raise student awareness of the veteran population at Texas State, an exhibit containing war memorabilia has been put on display on the first floor of Alkek Library.
Camaraderie and gratitude: Veterans gather for hunting and fishing weekend
Ten veterans from all branches of the military enjoyed a weekend of shooting, hunting and fishing, thanks to a group of local outdoor recreationists who wanted to show gratitude for their service.
Westinghouse Joins HireVeterans.com!
Westinghouse Electric Company has a long-standing commitment to excellence in commercial nuclear reactor technology.
Black Rifle Coffee CEO: We’ll keep the hiring focus on veterans
Evan Hafer, Army Special Forces veteran and current CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company, isn’t interested in getting into a public relations war with Starbucks.