Work
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Employers Turn to Improvisation When Reservists Return to Work "Pfizer Inc.'s
acquisition of competing drug maker Pharmacia in April 2003 meant a new assignment for
district sales manager Marty Bischoff -- integrating a Pharmacia sales team into the merged
company. But Mr. Bischoff's plans were abruptly derailed when he was called to active duty in
Iraq as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves."
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Statistics
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The Employment Situation of Veterans
contains a series of nine tables detailing the employment status of veterans as of August 2005
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Franchises
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Franchises lure Military Veterans
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Tool
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JOB LINKS FOR VETERANS "...links of employers who actively recruit America's veterans."
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Older Worker
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Job problem tougher for veterans of work force "Employment prospects for workers
aged 55 and over could best be described as mottled during the current economic downturn..."
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Retirement
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Military Retirement Pay "...paycharts which shows monthly retirement pay for military
members who retire...after 20 years of active duty service."
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Spouse
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Military Spouse Career Center "As a military spouse, you may be eligible to receive free
expert assistance with your job search. Contact the Spouse Employment Assessment,
Coaching and Assistance Program (SEACA) at 1-800-768-3480 to get started."
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Spouse
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Military Spouse Resource Center "...this online learning tool and resource guide helps
military spouses access training and placement opportunities, community resources, and their
local workforce development systems."
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Tool
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Mil-Skills Translator "...can help you find detailed descriptions and requirements for the
positions you have held in the United States Armed Forces."
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VA Web Sites
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State and Federal Veteran's Administration Web Sites This is the GI Bill Web site that
provides veterans access to education or training programs and home loans backed by the
VA.
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Transition Assistance
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Transition Assistance Program "The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was established
to offer job search assistance and related services to separating service members during their
period of transition into civilian life."
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Job Search Tools
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USAjobs "Find multiple tools and valuable resources here for all U.S. Veterans - job
opportunities, forms, benefits, and program information as well as training assistance for
private sector employment."
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Affirmative Action
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U.S. Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity "...prohibits job discrimination
and requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ...veterans."
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Legislative Committee
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U.S. Senate Committee on Veteran's Affairs "CRAIG CALLS FOR "MAJOR
IMPROVEMENT" IN HELPING YOUNG VETERANS FIND WORK - 20-24 year old returning vets
facing 15% unemployment"
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Network
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Veteran Career Network "Find veterans working in companies, government agencies,
career fields, industries or locations that interest you."
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Job Search
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Veterans Employment Information "This site contains information for job seeking veterans,
veterans currently employed by the Federal Government, and Federal human resources
specialists."
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Health
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Veterans Health Administration "The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) maintains over
a hundred Veterans Industries Work Therapy programs nation- wide. Approximately 7,000
veterans complete these programs each year."
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Veteran Services
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VETERANS SERVICES OFFICER "Performs administrative work in advising military personnel,
veterans, and their dependents of their rights and benefits."
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VoIP Changes the Lives of Disabled Veterans "Many people know how VoIP has changed
lives and how it has allowed communications to take place among people who previously could
not afford to communicate. Voice over IP is obviously disruptive but at the same time it has
changed the world in many ways."
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Recruiter
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What the Recruiter Never Told You "The vast majority of U.S. Military recruiters are honest,
hard-working professionals, completely dedicated to the core values of their service."
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