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Veteran Services: Jobs
Jobs
When you leave the military, the biggest question is "what's next?" It's a scary job market right now, but the skills you've received in the military make you highly marketable. The Legion sponsors dozens of veterans hiring fairs each year, and our employment experts also provide tips to writing resumes, networking and making a strong impression in the interview process.
News
Sharpe addresses unemployment figures
Legion’s Economic Division director goes over reasons for the higher numbers during interview on Federal News Radio.
DHS hits veteran contracting goal
Agency awarded approximately 3.2 percent of its contracting dollars for fiscal 2010 to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
DoD sponsors 'Hiring Heroes' career fairs
This spring and summer, the Defense Department will sponsor nine career fairs for injured servicemembers, veterans and their families.
D.C. staff stands down for homeless vets
Representatives from The American Legion’s Washington office participated in the annual Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down event.
VOSBs encouraged to think globally
Exporting goods outside of the U.S. can be a lucrative trade for veteran business owners, said a congressional staffer in a meeting with Legion representatives.
Taking on the unemployment crisis
National commander, director of U.S. Office of Personnel Management agree to work closely together to put veterans to work.
Legion hosts VET-Force meeting
Group discusses unemployment crisis among young veterans, state of veteran-owned small businesses.
Vet homelessness a topic at conference
Roundtable discussion focused on reducing veterans homelessness set for the Legion’s annual Washington Conference in March,
Jobless rate among young vets climbs
While America's overall unemployment rate has dropped to a 19-month low, the good news does not extend to veterans.
Small-business workshop set for Jan. 18
Seminar geared toward helping veteran entrepreneurs how to understand the federal acquisition process.