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American Indian and Alaska Native people have a proud tradition of serving in the United States military, and at a higher rate than any other group. Unfortunately, many have not been able to access the same type and level of service as their non-Native American counterparts after they retu...

There are several challenges that limit the ability of transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses to connect and engage with civilian employers. Some challenges relate to simple resources (from employer manpower, travel budgets, and ability to get to all the transition sites to...

This panel will raise the awareness to the needs, challenges and the importance of employment initiatives for military caregivers. A collaborative approach between organizations is necessary in addressing military spouse and caregiver employment issues. Panel members will present current e...

It began in 2011 as the 100,000 Jobs Mission with 11 leading companies committed to hiring 100,000 veterans by 2020. Since then, the coalition has evolved to 200+ leading member companies that represent virtually every industry in the United States economy. The coalition has been renamed t...

Want to hear first hand how states and Federal partners are working together to ensure Transitioning Service Members know American Job Centers are not just unemployment offices? You will hear how “Team Bliss” and “Team Bragg” are doing just that, and learn about Iowa’s success partnering w...

The nationwide employment picture is strong, but rural areas lag far behind in recovery and employment rates. In fact, 10 years after the beginning of the great economic recession in December 2007, rural America still hadn’t recovered. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rural cou...

Not only is your smartphone much more powerful than the computers NASA used to send a man to the moon, but it also provides access to a number of accessible tools to help people with vision and hearing problems, learning disabilities, mental health issues, mobility limitations, and much mo...

Get rid of any stereotypes you have about American Indians from bad Hollywood movies and television, and learn how you can grow your understanding of American Indian/Alaska Native Veteran cultures and traditions. There are over 570 tribes in the United States, and all of them have their ow...

This Microsoft training fast tracks veterans into sweet tech careers! In partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Saint Martin’s University, Microsoft’s Software and Systems Academy prepares service members for a new career post service in the IT industry. Training is avai...

This panel will raise the awareness to the needs, challenges and the importance of employment initiatives for military caregivers. A collaborative approach between organizations is necessary in addressing military spouse and caregiver employment issues. Panel members will present current e...