The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently heard from a number of Veterans of potential fraudulent attempts to contact them relating to employment – some identifying VetSuccess.gov as their source. Some of these fraudulent companies or individuals may have accessed the VetSuccess.gov system to obtain Veteran resumes to contact Veterans for fraudulent job opportunities. […]
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GI Bill Advance Payments and Other College Funding Cources
You may have come across the term “advance payment” in dealing with GI Bill benefits. Who wouldn’t want their pay in advance? Better sooner than later, sign me up! So what exactly is it? Can a Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) student request advance payments?
Health Care for Combat Veterans
Did you know, ALL combat Veterans discharged from active duty on or after Jan. 28, 2003, are eligible for medical care, five years post discharge? This means any Veteran who served in “a theater of combat operations” may be eligible for complete health care coverage for five years after departing the service.
2012 Veterans Enterprise Out Now
Our 2012 edition of the Veterans Enterprise is out now! Read about Joe Robles and the USAA, Operation Enduring Opportunity, how to navigate the civilian workplace, and managing PTSD at work. Read Now
Sleep/Anxiety Clinic for Children of Vets
The Sleep & Anxiety Center for Kids (SACK) is a clinical research center located at the University of Houston (main campus) offering state-of the art, low cost assessment and treatment services for children with emotional and sleep problems.
Welcome our newest contributor: LaVon Stennis-Williams
The Veterans Enterprise is excited to announce our newest contributing writer, LaVon Stennis Williams. She will be contributing her reports and thoughts on diversity inclusion within the military and for the African-American community in general, as seen on our sister site The Black Perspective.
Schneider National works with Senate on Jobs For Vets
Yesterday, we paused to honor those who have served our country by making the ultimate sacrifice. We also celebrated the military personnel who have served in recent conflicts and those who continue to protect us as enlisted members. Unfortunately, too many of these American heroes are returning home unable to find employment to provide for […]
Seattle Job Fair… Or Not?
We’ve been told that the Seattle Job Fair that was supposed to be held at the Seattle Airport Hilton did not occur today. To everyone who went out to the Hilton expecting a job fair, only to be met with nothing, we wish to apologize.
A Looming Enemy
The deplorable economic situation is well known to everyone, especially civilians. And it is for that reason that many, especially among the younger generations, are finding the military all the more appealing. And why not? The military offers food, shelter, clothes, education, and pay… something that’s become only harder to find back home. But what […]