Education and Transition

Everything service members and veterans need to know about getting an education, finding a job, starting a business and transitioning out of the military

Hiring representatives from more than 100 companies attended the Hiring our Heroes hiring fair to assist transitioning veterans in their job hunt at the 96th Annual American Legion National Convention, Aug. 26, 2014.

These recommendations could help transitioning service members

The George W. Bush Institute is urging the current administration to support programs and resources to help veterans successfully transition to civilian li

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Vets unemployment improves, national jobless rate lowest since 1969

About 240,000 veterans nationwide were looking for work last month but unable to find steady employment.

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Veterans

New House Vets chair plans focus on PACT Act oversight, medical access

Rep. Mike Bost takes over as committee chairman after serving as ranking member last year.

From undergrad to civilian career, ASU shapes Army veteran’s life

Jose and Amy Morenos' lives have been shaped by the experiences of themselves and their children with Arizona State University.

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How to use VA disability benefits to pay for dependents’ education

DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents' schooling.

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NIIT helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and nanotechnology.

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A student draws on a piece of paper during the second to last day of school as New York City public schools prepare to wrap up the 2021/2022 school year on June 24, 2022 in New York City.

Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortage

A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.

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Navy veteran scores dream job in outreach role with Commanders

Navy veteran Chris Bailey has found a new career with the Washington Commanders, serving as a liaison between the team and the military community.

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Advocates push for national veterans strategy to focus support efforts

They say more coordination is needed with Defense Department leaders to ensure troops can transition to military life smoothly.

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When VA calls, veterans listen

More than 70% of veterans approached through the department's Solid Start program talked to staffers about available programs and services.

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Veterans unemployment up slightly in December, despite overall gains

About 280,000 veterans were unable to find steady employment last month.

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VA to get new authority over education benefits for future emergencies

The move comes in response to problems that surfaced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America.

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GI Bill fix for vets enrolled in defunct schools heads to White House

The changes will make clear just how much education benefits those students have remaining.

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Know the difference between Montgomery, post-9/11 GI Bills before 2023

Understanding eligibility requirements for GI Bill benefits can be tricky.

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A veteran who started a small business after leaving the Air Force flips the open sign to his retail store in Las Vegas, June 22, 2015.

This new program teaches veterans how to become entrepreneurs

The William & Mary Veteran Entrepreneur Scholars program is taught boot camp style — with the aim of helping veterans start their own businesses.

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Matisa Ullrich credits her time in the Marine Corps for much of her success.

This Marine vet means business — a $1 million cleaning business

Marine Corps veteran Matisa Ullrich credits her time in the service for her success with her cleaning business.

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Veterans unemployment rose slightly last month

But the jobless rate for veterans has been below 3.0% for nine months in a row.

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New mental health scholarships designed to counter VA staff shortfalls

VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.

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Retired Army veteran Christopher Simmons and E.C. teacher guides seventh-grader Elijah Williams through a math problem on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Meadowlark Middle School in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Army veteran finds his true calling as a teacher

Christopher Simmons credits the Army with helping him become a better teacher.

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CEOcircle is a monthly peer accountability group for growth-stage companies looking to scale.

Program helps veteran entrepreneurs learn to grow businesses

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking and Bunker Labs developed CEOcircle, a mentorship program to help mid-size, military connected companies grow.

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