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News archives: troops to energy jobs

Military Times Reboot Camp, December 30, 2018 – Vets Interested in STEM Degrees Could Get More GI Bill Money in 2019
Grand Rapids Business Journal, December 21, 2018 – Employers Invest in Veteran-Friendly Hiring Practices
The National Law Review, December 20, 2018 – Recipients of the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Announced
The Journal-News, December 7, 2018 – Why It’s Wise to Hire Veterans with Disabilities
Military Times Reboot Camp, December 4, 2018 – Is Your Company ‘Best for Vets’?
Augusta Free Press, November 14, 2018 – EnergyShare to Weatherize 100 Homes for 100 Veterans
Virginia Business, September 25, 2018 – V3 Program Honors Companies for Veteran Employment Practices
The Hampton Roads Show, July 25, 2018 – Dominion: Troops to Energy
The Western Journal, July 25, 2018 – National Hire a Veteran Day: Fast Facts and How to Observe
Military Times Reboot Camp, July 24, 2018 – Commentary: Let’s Honor Veterans with Jobs, Not Just Salutes
Globe Newswire, May 2, 2018 – Military Veteran STEM Career Crisis
Upstate Business Journal, April 20, 2018 – Onboarding: How to Help Veterans Feel at Home on the Job
Inside Sources, March 25, 2018 – How Veterans Are Doing in the Workforce
The Exponent Telegram, March 23, 2018 – Dominion Energy Launches Local Veterans Network Chapter
The Register-Herald, February 6, 2018 – HIRE Vets Program Now Accepting Applications
LifeZette, January 24, 2018 – 10 Ways Veterans Can Help Save Your Company
The Dispatch, December 13, 2017 – National Publication Salutes Ameren for Hiring Vets
Daily Energy Insider, October 11, 2017 – Utilities Open Employment Arms to U.S. Military Veterans
Enterprise Times, September 11, 2017 – Giving Military Veterans a Cyber Future
In Homeland Security, August 28, 2017 – New Bill Is a Big Win for Veterans
Military Times, May 15, 2017 – Best for Vets: Employers 2017
The Montgomery Herald, April 7, 2017 – HIRE Veterans Act Passage Lauded
Fairfax News, March 27, 2017 – Virginia Veterans Featured on “Hiring America”
Hannibal Courier-Post, March 22, 2017 – Senate Passes Blunt’s HIRE Vets Act
The Colorado Springs Business Journal, February 24, 2017 – Veteran Employment and Retention Focus of Conference
Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), U.S. Congressman, February 10, 2017 – Rep. Cook’s Veteran Employment Bill Passes House of Representatives
Detroit Free Press, December 24, 2016 – Michigan Companies, State Agencies Hiring More Vets
Watertown Daily Times, December 10, 2016 – JCC Establishing New Program for Ex-Soldiers with Council Funding
High Plains/Midwest AG Journal, November 14, 2016 – America’s Electric Co-ops Promote Nationwide Veterans Hiring Initiative
Everything Lubbock, November 10, 2016 – Xcel Energy Hits Military Hiring Milestone as Nation Prepares to Celebrate Veterans Day
Energy Central, July 29, 2016 – Valuable Resource: What Is Troops to Energy Jobs?
Town of Paradise Valley Independent, July 5, 2016 – APS, Valley Businesses Partner to Support Military Employees
The Virginian-Pilot, July 3, 2016 – Thomas Farrell: The Path from Military to Energy Jobs
The Chicago Tribune, June 16, 2016 – Veterans Looking to Transfer Experience
The Huffington Post, June 2, 2016 – How Workshops for Warriors Is Getting Female Veterans Jobs
NBC4, May 2, 2016 – U.S. Department of Labor Launches New Veteran Employment Website
The Huffington Post, April 8, 2016 – Reducing Veterans Unemployment… There Is a Solution!
Wavy.com, March 18, 2016 – Dominion Virginia Power Is Hiring Veterans, Service Members
Association for Talent Development, March 4, 2016 – Labor Department Offers Career Boost for Women Veterans
IndustryWeek, February 19, 2016 – Why 2016 Is the Year for Veterans in the Workplace
Military Times, February 5, 2016 – Strong Veteran Employment Rates Continue into 2016
PR Newswire, November 11, 2015 – Georgia Power Salutes Veterans in Its Workforce
PR Newswire, November 10, 2015 – Veterans Comprise More of DTE Energy Employee Ranks
Forbes, November 10, 2015 – The Top 100 Military Friendly Employers
Military.com, October 28, 2015 – Study: Uncertainty Top Issue for Troops, Families
The Fresno Bee, October 27, 2015 – Training Leads Valley Veterans to Call-Center Jobs with PG&E
Military Times, August 12, 2015 – How to Deal with Stereotypes in Civilian Job Interviews
Newton Daily News, August 7, 2015 – VA Launches New No-Cost Training Programs
Military.com, August 6, 2015 – Preparing “Solar Ready Vets” for Future Careers
The Huffington Post, August 6, 2015 – Collaborating Our Way to Stronger Veteran Employment
New Haven Register, August 1, 2015 – Job Opportunities Opening Up for Connecticut Veterans
The Huffington Post, July 6, 2015 – Mission Transition: Much Accomplished, But More to Do
CNBC, July 4, 2015 – Hiring a Veteran Is No Charity Act
Military Times, June 30, 2015 – Transitioning Troops May Plug into Utility Jobs
ACHR News, June 29, 2015 – AGA Joins Workforce Initiative
The Hill, June 10, 2015 – What Veterans Need: A Career, Not a Job
Blue Ridge Now, May 22, 2015 – Resource Guide, Website for NC Veterans Released
Military Times, May 12, 2015 – Report: Vets’ Job Expectations May Be Unrealistic
Military Times, April 13, 2015 – Best for Vets: Employers 2015 Rankings Are Out
The Washington Post, March 24, 2015 – Veterans Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Point Since 2008
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, March 11, 2015 – Service to School: Enabling Veteran Success in Higher Education
MarketWired, February 23, 2015 – Want More Success in Hiring Vets?
Product Design & Development, February 13, 2015 – DOE Trains Veterans for Solar Jobs
MarketWatch, February 9, 2015 – 100,000 Jobs Mission Hires Over 200,000 Veterans
WKBN27 FirstNews, January 3, 2015 – Ohio Rolls out Veteran Friendly Employer Registry
Sioux City Journal, January 1, 2015 – Siouxland Army Veteran Finds New Niche in Pipefitting
Military Spot, December 9, 2014 – Another 100,000 Troops on Road to Civilian Employment
Killeen Daily Herald, December 4, 2014 – TWC Unveils New Site for Veterans, Employers
ABC 3340, November 30, 2014 – Help for Veterans Finding Employment
PR Newswire, November 21, 2014 – Legion Launches New Career Platform
Military Times, November 18, 2014 – Tactical Veteran: Smart Tools for Job Searches
News Channel 3, November 14, 2014 – Why Do So Many Female Veterans Struggle to Find Work?
Breaking Energy, November 11, 2014 – Honoring Our Veterans Today and Year-Round
Entrepreneur, November 11, 2014 – 6 Tips to Help Your Company Hire More Veterans
The University of Cincinnati, November 6, 2014 – Retaining Military Veteran Employees Is All About the Right Fit
The Lamar Ledger, November 5, 2014 – Hire a Vet in November
Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 25, 2014 – Koonce: Empower Virginia’s Work Force
Fort Hood Sentinel, October 23, 2014 – Army Experts Discuss Veteran, Spouse Employment
Greenville Online, October 12, 2014 – Scholarships Fill Gap for Veterans
The Daily Herald, September 21, 2014 – Career Coach: Helping Military Veterans Succeed
The White House, September 18, 2014 – A New Solar Energy Job-Training Pilot Program for Veterans
Houston Chronicle, September 18, 2014 – Veteran Focus: Organizations Work to Help Returning Engineers
Center for American Progress, September 16, 2014 – 5 Policies for Improving Data Use to Accelerate Veteran Employment
Digital Journal, August 25, 2014 – 2014-2015 Military Friendly Employers Survey Now Open
PR Newswire, August 21, 2014 – Southern Company Honors First Graduates of Innovative Military Training Program
Business News Daily, August 12, 2014 – The Key to Post-Military Career Success: Prepare Now
InformationWeek, August 4, 2014 – Cloud Tools Help Military Vets, Spouses Find Jobs
Turlock City News, July 27, 2014 – Denham Commemorates Two Years of Veterans Skills to Job Act
The White Mountain Independent, June 7, 2014 – House Passes Kirkpatrick’s Veteran Jobs Bill HR 2942
FierceEnergy, November 5, 2013 – Veterans’ Traits Ideal for Second Career in Energy
The Christian Science Monitor, May 26, 2014 – Veterans Continue to Struggle with Unemployment. Why?
Huffington Post, May 5, 2014 – Supporting Our Military Spouses in the Workforce
Military.com, May 1, 2014 – Employers Told to Meet Vets Halfway on Jobs
The American Legion, April 17, 2014 – Nine Employment Obstacles Veterans Face
The Washington Post, March 24, 2014 – Most GI Bill Veterans Make Good on Education Benefits
Military Times, March 7, 2014 – Post-9/11 Vet Unemployment Rate Jumps to 9.2 Percent
Military.com, February 7, 2014 – Spouse Career Services Expand as More Troops Exit
Indianapolis Business Journal, January 28, 2014 – House Passes Bill to End Hiring Discrimination for Veterans
The Fort Campbell Courier, September 26, 2013 – Ready and Resilient Campaign: MSEP
MyGuidon.com, August 22, 2013 – Employment Readiness Program Helps Build Careers
U.S. News University Directory, August 5, 2013 – Navigating the Military-to-Civilian Job Search
Military.com, July 30, 2013 – 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill in America
Huffington Post, July 26, 2013 – Veterans Wanted by America’s Leading Employers
Smith Mountain Eagle, July 19, 2013 – Virginia Values Veterans Program Reaches Milestone
Twin Cities Pioneer Press, July 13, 2013 – Aiding Vets in Their Job Hunts Gaining Steam in Minnesota
The Augusta Chronicle, June 24, 2013 – New Law Aimed at Helping Veterans Get Jobs in Trades
Military.com, April 30, 2013 – White House Quadruples Vet Hiring Goal
TIME, April 25, 2013 – They’re Up for the Jobs
The Washington Times, April 17, 2013 – First Lady Touts Maryland Jobs-for-Vets Law
The White House Blog, April 12, 2013 – Supporting our Veterans and Military Families on Campuses
VetNetCareerConnect, March 4, 2013 – VetNetCareerConnect Hosts Troops to Energy Jobs Panel
Accounting Today, January 25, 2013 – Senate Bill Would Expand Tax Credit for Hiring Veterans
Electric Light & Power, November 8, 2012 – Veterans help build Georgia Power nuclear plant expansion
Forbes, November 4 2012 – 5 Reasons Leaders Hire Veterans
The Hill, September 13, 2012 – Training veterans for today’s economy
Huffington Post, September 11, 2012 – How to Attract and Hire Great Veteran Candidates
NEMA Electroindustry Magazine, September 3, 2012 – Moving from Front Lines to Power Lines
Nuclear Energy Institute, August 22, 2012 – Nuclear Energy Industry and Navy Establish Formal Partnership for Vets
Military Spot, May 16, 2012 – VA to Retrain 99,000 Unemployed Veterans
G.I. Jobs, November 12, 2011 – The Secret to Energy Jobs
WMIcentral.com, July 16, 2011 – APS to connect vets to energy jobs
Arizona Republic, July 11, 2011 – APS plans to recruit, hire vets