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Subscribe to RSSAmid news the economy is improving, one group seems to be getting left behind: veterans.
The numbers are stark: The national unemployment rate is 8.3 percent; veterans under the age of 24 face an unemployment rate of 30 percent, Ann Curry reported this morning on CNBC.
She joined Carl Quintanilla hours after they co-hosted TODAY from Studio 1A to discuss a new NBC News initiative, Hiring our Heroes — a program she says she's almost "too passionate" about.
"There are an enormous number of highly skilled, highly trained people who have great things to offer, can give the fighting spirit to U.S. companies and the economy," Ann said. "And we shouldn't miss this boat."
Hiring our Heroes aims to help veterans find jobs. NBC will shine a light on the issue, provide employment resources and hold free job fairs across the country.
More than 1,500 veterans and military families and 100 companies are expected to participate in events on March 28th at the USS Intrepid in New York City and in Chicago and Fort Hood, Texas. Not in one of those locations? TODAY is partnering with Monster/Military.com to host a virtual job fair.
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Yes, I understand the concept and agree that Vet's should be hired.... but other than military experience what training to they bring to the table? And I'm afraid in today's business environment, that's what companies are looking for..... it's not pretty to hear, but it's the truth.... The young woman that takes my blood donation had 4 years in the Navy arming weapons for aircraft on an aircraft carrier... that (as she says) really didn't prepare her for any type of civilian career.. she has drive and went to school to learn to take blood... but that was her!
That's kind of the whole point behind the concept of funding a college education (GI Bill) when they're done serving their country. The vast majority of military roles aren't directly geared or applicable towards acquiring civilian sector jobs once the individuals service is complete even though the aforementioned roles that they undertake while active in the military provide a lot of positive aspects to the actual person.