Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing rising unemployment among the youngest U.S. military veterans. The combined effects of the military drawdown and a struggling economy has left veterans aged 18 to 24 unemployed and frustrated, according to Call of Duty, a national nonprofit for veteran employment.<\/p>\n
On a recent trip to Los Angeles, First Lady Michelle Obama reacted with \u201chorror\u201d to the employment situation that veterans face, saying, \u201cAfter everything they have done for us, the idea that any of our veterans are spending months or even years struggling to find a job is unacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Young veterans agree. In a new public service announcement, veterans report spending months searching for employment. These young speakers were surprised to learn that companies who do hire veterans frequently pigeonhole them into low-paying security, labor or janitorial roles. <\/p>\n
Moreover, dissatisfaction with the GI Bill is rising. A recent Gallup poll showed that (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing rising unemployment among the youngest U.S. military veterans. The combined effects of the military drawdown and a struggling economy has left veterans aged 18 to 24 unemployed and frustrated,…<\/span><\/p>\n