The theme of this year’s conference is “Hiring our Nation’s Heroes” and aims to convene prominent government, military, and industry leaders and their human resource professionals who are committed to hiring and supporting wounded warriors.
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Rose Hills Seeking Organizations to Participate in Veterans Resource Fair March 24, 2012
Booths are available for non-profit organizations and businesses offering services specifically designed to support veterans WHITTIER, CALIF., NOVEMBER 1, 2011 — Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary today issued a call for participation for its Veterans Resource Fair, to be held March 24, 2012. The one-day event is designed to provide information, support, and services […]
Looking for a federal career? Find it on the list of 150 Best Federal Jobs
Finding and obtaining any job with the federal government can be a tough task, but how do you know which are the most promising positions to seek? Laurence Shatkin’s new book, 150 Best Federal Jobs, breaks down the top federal jobs into several categories, including demographics, career clusters, geography and personality type.
Redskins Timeout for Military and Veterans’ Health
The Washington Redskins, GlaxoSmithKline and other Redskins health and wellness partner organizations will host the fourth annual Timeout for Veterans and Military Health event that will help veterans tackle chronic diseases by offering free health screenings on Saturday, Oct. 29 at FedExField.
Former Marine Captain Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour Takes Aim at Facebook
Washington, D.C., – Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour has a list full of firsts: First African-American female combat pilot, first African-American female motorcycle cop for the Nashville Police Department, and one of the only women to have played professional football. And now, “FlyGirl,” the recipient of a presidential nomination, will take on another first: launching her new […]
Honor A Hero, Hire A Vet – Oct. 27
Businesses from across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties will come together in Woodland Hills on Thursday, October 27, to participate in the 6th annual largest regional job fair aimed at helping returning war veterans, National Guard members, and reservists who are in need of finding employment as they return to the San Fernando Valley community.
VETS 2012
VETS2012 brings government agencies, industry leaders and Veteran entrepreneurs together in a small, intimate forum to discuss issues affecting Veteran-owned companies. “Can doing business with the government be frustrating, difficult and tedious? You bet.” “Is it worth the trouble? Absolutely, and here is what you need to know…”
Obama proposes tax credits for hiring veterans
(Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday proposed $120 million in new tax credits for businesses that hire U.S. veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan at a time of stubbornly high unemployment at home. During a visit to Washington’s Navy Yard, Obama unveiled a “reverse boot camp” program to help soldiers return to civilian life and set […]
US Dept. of Labor announces job training grants for homeless veterans
US Labor Department announces more than $5.4 million in job training grants to benefit homeless veterans WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced 23 grants totaling $5,436,148 million to provide homeless veterans with job training aimed at helping them succeed in civilian careers. The grants are being awarded by the department’s Veterans’ Employment and […]
US Labor Department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service assistant secretary to speak in Culver City
US Labor Department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service assistant secretary to speak at veterans hiring fair in Culver City, Calif., on July 10 Assistant Secretary Raymond Jefferson to greet Duke and Duchess of Cambridge WASHINGTON – Raymond Jefferson, assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, will deliver remarks on […]
Dept. of Labor extends comment period on proposed veteran ruling
U.S. Department of Labor extends comment period on proposed rule to increase employment of protected veterans among federal contractors Interested parties may submit comments through July 11 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has announced a 14-day extension of the comment period for its proposed rule to revise regulations […]
Dept. of Veteran Affairs hosts small business conference in New Orleans
VA Hosts Veteran Small Business Conference in New Orleans Supports Veteran-Owned Businesses and Helps Them Compete for Federal Contracts WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs will host the upcoming National Veterans Small Business Conference and Expo, Aug.15-18 in New Orleans. It will be the largest nationwide conference of its kind focused on helping Veteran-owned […]