Finding jobs
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a United States Government inter-agency web portal for Wounded Warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families and caregivers. It provides information and links to thousands of national, state and local resources. The NRD is a…
Veterans possess a wide range of skills and attributes that make them valuable assets in the boardroom and corporate environments. While it is understanding that many corporations are asking for experience, the hiring managers often don’t realize exactly what skills…
Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be both exciting and challenging for veterans. It often involves navigating a new environment, pursuing career opportunities, and accessing resources that can support a smooth transition. In this blog post, we will…
Why is there a need for a Veteran friendly job guide? Jobs are readily available at the moment with many companies promising hiring bonuses. Just a cursory search online yields hiring rates up to $2,000 with $2-$4 raises after 90…
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that 1 out of 10 small businesses are Veteran owned small businesses. According to a recent study, Veterans are 45% more likely to start their own business. That means approximately 2.4 million…
As we go into a new year, you may be thinking about education opportunities and new career directions. For Veterans, the first thought that generally comes to mind for education is the GI Bill. However, what happens when the GI…
NOTE: We are in an unusual job market right now. Companies are desperate for workers and, at least here in Northwest Arkansas, many are offering hiring bonuses. Over the past decades we know that is not normal. It is still…
Do you feel the need to keep serving? Before we begin, let me just say that I do not have a degree in psychology or social work. I do have two Master’s Degrees, but they are not in the humanities…
This question comes up a lot, and it seems that permanent and total (P&T) and Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) create a lot of confusion. Which one is better? Can you work if you are 100% Permanent and Total? Can…
To work from home is a dream of many, and because of the Pandemic this dream has become reality for a large number of people. We as a country and a world have learned many lessons over the last year…