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Employment Assistance
Veteran Unemployment
One of the keys to a successful transition is securing employment. In 2005, the unemployment rate for Veterans
aged 20-24 was three times the national average. When a soldier separates from the military and can not make
ends meet, this creates a very troubled and stressful environment. In addition to the financial tensions, this can
lead to other problems such as strain on relationships, inability to live a normal life, lack of self worth, feeling
abandoned by the country, and many even more disastrous situations like homelessness or a drug or alcohol
dependency.
Due to the severity of the unemployment situation for Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom, many organizations and the Department of Veterans Affairs made addressing the
unemployment issue a priority. In just one year, the unemployment rate decreased by one-third (in 2006).
Although this is great progress, it is still unacceptable for military Veterans aged 20-24 to have double national
average unemployment rate.
One of the keys to a successful transition is securing employment. In 2005, the unemployment rate for Veterans
aged 20-24 was three times the national average. When a soldier separates from the military and can not make
ends meet, this creates a very troubled and stressful environment. In addition to the financial tensions, this can
lead to other problems such as strain on relationships, inability to live a normal life, lack of self worth, feeling
abandoned by the country, and many even more disastrous situations like homelessness or a drug or alcohol
dependency.
Due to the severity of the unemployment situation for Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom, many organizations and the Department of Veterans Affairs made addressing the
unemployment issue a priority. In just one year, the unemployment rate decreased by one-third (in 2006).
Although this is great progress, it is still unacceptable for military Veterans aged 20-24 to have double national
average unemployment rate.
Evaluation of Skills and Career Guidance
Many Veterans leave the service having no idea what they want to do or what employment they are qualified to attain. This situation leaves many confused and
discouraged. Along with guidance and encouragement, an informed and honest assessment can be all a soldier needs to take that next step, applying for a new career. To
schedule an appointment in person or via telephone, please click here. Please be sure to include any questions about the program you may have.
Resume Writing Assistance and Seminars
As everyone knows, the resume is the key to informing employers of the skills and requisite experience a person may posses. Although this document is common in the civilian
world, resumes are not used in the military. As a result, an active duty Veteran may have a hard time creating a great resume that is sure to be a positive factor in gaining
employment. Here at The G.I. GO Fund, we address this challenge head on.
Many Veterans leave the service having no idea what they want to do or what employment they are qualified to attain. This situation leaves many confused and
discouraged. Along with guidance and encouragement, an informed and honest assessment can be all a soldier needs to take that next step, applying for a new career. To
schedule an appointment in person or via telephone, please click here. Please be sure to include any questions about the program you may have.
Resume Writing Assistance and Seminars
As everyone knows, the resume is the key to informing employers of the skills and requisite experience a person may posses. Although this document is common in the civilian
world, resumes are not used in the military. As a result, an active duty Veteran may have a hard time creating a great resume that is sure to be a positive factor in gaining
employment. Here at The G.I. GO Fund, we address this challenge head on.
Education Assistance
Use Your Education Benefits
Many Veterans enlisted in the military knowing full well that they will be attending college or other forms of education after completing their military service. As a
nation, and as grateful citizens, it is our duty to ensure all our Veterans who want to further their education get the opportunity to do so.
The G.I. Bill, now known as The Montgomery G.I. Bill, is one of the greatest pieces of legislation passed in the United States of America. Through this legislation, our
country invested in our most honorable Americans and the future of this whole nation by funding the higher education of our Veterans. As an organization, we
encourage our veterans to use their education benefits. As a grateful nation, we are indebted to your service and, as a result, provide education benefits, such as the
Montgomery G.I. Bill, as a sign of gratitude. Further your lives as you have so heroically furthered our nation.
However, for many soldiers, the process of pursuing higher education or using their military education benefits, can be extremely confusing and discouraging. We believe
this is unacceptable and aim to assist our Veterans in education enrollment. Learn More here www.combattocampus.org
Many Veterans enlisted in the military knowing full well that they will be attending college or other forms of education after completing their military service. As a
nation, and as grateful citizens, it is our duty to ensure all our Veterans who want to further their education get the opportunity to do so.
The G.I. Bill, now known as The Montgomery G.I. Bill, is one of the greatest pieces of legislation passed in the United States of America. Through this legislation, our
country invested in our most honorable Americans and the future of this whole nation by funding the higher education of our Veterans. As an organization, we
encourage our veterans to use their education benefits. As a grateful nation, we are indebted to your service and, as a result, provide education benefits, such as the
Montgomery G.I. Bill, as a sign of gratitude. Further your lives as you have so heroically furthered our nation.
However, for many soldiers, the process of pursuing higher education or using their military education benefits, can be extremely confusing and discouraging. We believe
this is unacceptable and aim to assist our Veterans in education enrollment. Learn More here www.combattocampus.org