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Why You Should Hire a Veteran

When veterans return from serving our country, many find it challenging to find employment in the corporate world. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, young male veterans ages 18 to 24 had a 29.1 percent unemployment rate while nonveterans of the same age had a 17.6 percent unemployment rate in March 2012.

The staggering veteran unemployment statistics over the past few years caused the White House to launch an initiative encouraging businesses to hire veterans and the Department of Labor to create a toolkit for employers on employing them.

Jennifer Gregory

Full Story: http://www.openforum.com/articles/why-you-should-hire-a-veteran

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