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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.
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Legion teams up with VeteransPlus
The National Executive Committee of The American Legion has passed a resolution to establish a national partnership with VeteransPlus, a non-profit financial education and counseling company.
May a busy month for Economic Division
May is a busy month for The American Legion's Economic Division, which will send its members to testify before Congress on behalf of veterans five times in a seven-day period this month.
DoD invites vet entrepreneurs to conference
DoD and other federal agencies will co-sponsor the annual National Veteran Small Business Conference, a July event that gives valuable opportunities to veteran-owned small businesses.
Legion: Veterans' preference being 'ignored'
Economic director tells House subcommittee that several federal agencies aren't living up to the law.
Jimenez a finalist for entrepreneur award
MicroTech, a leading technology systems integrator, has announced that President and CEO Tony Jimenez is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Award in the Greater Washington region.
Wisconsin agency wins Economic award
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has won the National Award to Enhance Lives of Disabled Persons.
Legion on advisory board for Microsoft initiative
Microsoft Corp. announced today that it is inviting organizations to submit proposals for the Elevate America Veterans Initiative.
JobLink Center wins Economic award
The Cumberland County JobLink Center in Fayetteville, N.C., has been named by the National Economic Commission as this year's recipient of the Employment Service Local Office of the Year Award.
National Resource Directory overhauls Web site
The National Resource Directory, a DoD and VA initiative, has redesigned and enhanced its Web site: www.NationalResourceDirectory.gov.
Allen Corporation wins Economic award
The American Legion's National Economic Commission is proud to announce that Allen Corporation of America has won the 2009 Employer of Older Workers award.