Transitioning
from a military career into a civilian job can
be challenging. In fact, Michigan’s jobless rate for veterans of the 9/11 era
is one of America’s highest. AT&T recognizes this and is
dedicated to supporting the military through events and programs, hiring a large
percentage of military veterans and maintaining policies that ensure that
reservist employees and their families continue to receive compensation when
the soldier is called to active duty.
Through its
Careers4Vets program, AT&T offers online tools to make the job search
easier for veterans, including a Talent Network and a Job Search Advisor
Program. AT&T’s recruitment strategies reach hundreds of diversity,
disability and veteran career sites, making the search for a new career even
easier.
Fox
2 in Detroit recently talked with AT&T
regional vice president Greg Clark about the company’s Careers4Vets
program. Visit here or click the image above to view the clip.
Veterans Resources Fair
Veterans and their families interested in getting some free career help should attend the Veterans Resources Fair taking place May 17 at Grand Rapids Community College.
The State of
Michigan’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Veterans’ Services
Division are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and
Veterans Health Administration and GRCC to offer veterans the opportunity to learn about benefits and services they may be
eligible to receive, including education and training opportunities, career
guidance, free or low-cost healthcare benefits, survivor and dependent
services, home loans, and legal assistance.
The fair will run from 10 am to 4 pm. No
appointments are necessary. For more information on career resources for veterans, visit here.
Veterans Retraining Assistance
Program
Unemployed veterans, 35 to
60 years old, who are interested in short-term training in a high demand
occupation should look into the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program being offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor. Launching on July 1, 2012, VRAP will provide up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed Veterans.For more information visit here.
MI Veterans are on Facebook
Check out the Facebook page of the
Michigan Veterans' Services office. It's filled with information for veterans
about available state and federal services, employment assistance, benefits and
more. Visit here and click "like."
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