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The G.I. Go Fund
Where Veterans Go Forward
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.
Employment Search Assistance
The G.I. GO Fund provides assistance in securing employment. We work with our staff, the Department of
Veterans Affairs, and other organizations to ensure our Veterans are gainfully employed when they return
from the service.
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.
Resume Writing Workshops
G.I. GO, in collaboration with The Department of Veterans Affairs, will hold free resume writing workshops
at the Veterans Affairs East Orange Campus Hospital. At these workshops, we will bring expertise from the
field to assist our Veterans in marketing their skills and military experience, among other things. To find out
when we will hold our resume writing seminars and ensure you have a seat, please click here.
Veteran Staffing
Our organization will do everything in our power to help Veterans find employment. In order to provide our
Veterans with the best chances of matching them with a great job, we draw on our resources as well as
others. We work with private staffers, nonprofit organizations, and even The Department of Veterans Affairs
to ensure our Veterans are placed in desirable positions in companies, nonprofit organizations, and government
jobs. For staffing assistance, please click here.
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.
Employment Search Assistance
The G.I. GO Fund provides assistance in securing employment. We work with our staff, the Department of
Veterans Affairs, and other organizations to ensure our Veterans are gainfully employed when they return
from the service.
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.
Resume Writing Workshops
G.I. GO, in collaboration with The Department of Veterans Affairs, will hold free resume writing workshops
at the Veterans Affairs East Orange Campus Hospital. At these workshops, we will bring expertise from the
field to assist our Veterans in marketing their skills and military experience, among other things. To find out
when we will hold our resume writing seminars and ensure you have a seat, please click here.
Veteran Staffing
Our organization will do everything in our power to help Veterans find employment. In order to provide our
Veterans with the best chances of matching them with a great job, we draw on our resources as well as
others. We work with private staffers, nonprofit organizations, and even The Department of Veterans Affairs
to ensure our Veterans are placed in desirable positions in companies, nonprofit organizations, and government
jobs. For staffing assistance, please click here.