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Employment, News and Press
Pingree Detroit has recently sprung up, a working cooperative that aims to help veterans by hiring them specifically to make all kinds of footwear from recycled material. The cooperative gets its name from Hazen S. Pingree, one of Michigan’s Governors that started out as a civil war veteran that went on to make boots after […]
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Employment, News and Press
Many veterans can find it a bit difficult to decide where to go after being discharged from the military. What should I do now? What kind of job would be best? Job fairs can only help so much. Grow with Google has designed and released a program specialized in helping veterans find a job based […]
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Employment, News and Press
The House recently passed a bill that would make it easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fire problem workers for misconduct or poor performance. Unlike past VA accountability legislation, the latest proposal would fast-track discipline against all department employees, especially senior executives. House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller, R-Florida, introduced the […]
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Employment, Mental Health, News and Press
One of the biggest problems that veterans face today is homelessness. In an effort to reduce homelessness among the state’s veterans in 2016, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) approved two grants on January 29. The Michigan Veterans Foundation will receive a Housing Development Fund grant of $2 million. The funds will go toward […]
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Employment, Medical Issues / Disability, News and Press
Detroit, Michigan, received the worst overall ranking in WalletHub’s list of the most veteran-friendly cities in the United States in terms of standard of living. The consumer finance site compared 100 of the nation’s most populated cities against 18 criteria including housing affordability, employment growth, health facilities and the number of homeless veterans. Irvine, California, […]
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Claims Processing, Employment, News and Press
Wheels for Warriors aims to help Michigan veterans who are in need of transportation. The program provides seriously injured soldiers and their families with adaptive vehicles to improve their quality of life. The program was launched by AmeriCorps and the Michigan Region 10 Veterans Community Action Team. Under the collaboration, 15 bicycles have been given […]
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Employment, News and Press
Kroger, one of the nation’s largest retailers, is doing its part to honor veterans by providing them with employment opportunities. The grocer held job interviews for veterans and their families on Sept. 15 at all 128 of its Michigan stores. They were hiring to fill around 1,400 jobs in the area. Kroger also attempted to […]
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Employment, News and Press
The current host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, has shown us that no matter your stance on any American military involvement, it is our duty as citizens to support our troops and assist in the transition from active duty to working a civilian job. Jon Stewart is notorious for being highly critical of any […]
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Employment, News and Press
Legislation to help veterans returning home receive information about employment and benefits available to them was passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on May 12 and has gone to the governor for consideration. Michigan governor Rick Snyder will look at the bill sponsored by Senator Jim Stamas, R-Midland. If approved, the legislation will assign […]
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Employment
Macy’s department store is fundraising for “Got Your 6,” a national veteran campaign that will distribute money to charities with the goal of providing veterans with jobs, college programs and other opportunities to help them engage with their communities. Macy’s customers are donating $3 at the store’s cash registers in return for a 15 to […]
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