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Do you proudly hire veterans? The Department of Labor wants to honor you!

U.S. Department of Labor Launches HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Follow VOB On… WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration — an effort that will recognize up to 300 employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. The program demonstration will raise awareness of… Read more

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Veterans Retraining Program (VRAP) Helps Nearly 100K Enhance Job Skills

Veterans Retraining Program Helps Vets Enhance High-Demand Job Skills The first phase of a new Veterans Retraining Program (VRAP) will help 45,000 veterans enhance their employability through the development of new or improved job skills. Although slots for the first phase of the program are now filled, the Department of Veterans Affairs is currently in the process of reviewing additional… Read more

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First Report to The President from Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development – Empowering Veterans Through Entrepreneurship

Attention Veteran Business Owners: At the President’s direction, the SBA led the first-ever Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development, which included representation from seven federal agencies and four leading veterans organizations.  The Task Force is focused on increasing the number of veteran-owned businesses and the number of Americans – including other veterans – those businesses employ.  Through public… Read more