The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its biennial report, "The Employment Situation of Veterans: 2007." The BLS report states that the unemployment rate for veterans who have served since September 2001 is 6.1 percent. Veterans who are current or past members of the National Guard or Reserve, who served since September 2001, had a lower unemployment rate of just 2.6 percent. The report is available at the BLS' website. For more information on all the veterans' employment programs offered by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), visit the VETS website.
To access the largest veteran job board in the world, visit the Military.com Career Center.
Department of Labor Issues Report
Week of May 05, 2008
Current Issue
- Vets' Caregiver Bill Stalled
- Holiday Mailing Guidelines Set
- Retirees and Vets Allowed to Salute Flag
- More Veterans in Government
- VA's New Look Website
- The Key to Getting Voc-Rehab Started
- VA Plan to End Vet Homelessness
- Craig's List Founder Joins VA Panel
- Help the Legion Help Recovering Heroes
- Leavenworth Cemetery to Expand
- Jacksonville, Fla. Cemetery Expansion
- VA Working to Improve Vet Education
- Featured Job: Healthcare
- State Veteran Benefits
- Deal of the Week: Coupons for Veterans
- Free CUNY Veterans' College Fair 2009
- USAA Open to All Vets Who Honorably Served
