Hire A Hero Network Helps Veterans Find Jobs
Feb 15 2008
Senator Kerry (D- MA) and Senator Bond (R- MO) recently introduced the “Hire A Hero Act.” This legislation would authorize $25 million annually to the National Guard Bureau which would, in turn, award funding on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations that assist former members of the armed forces in finding jobs.
Hire A Hero is one such nonprofit; a Web-based military community with a mission to help its members network in order to find quality training and career opportunities. Hire A Hero seeks not only potential networkers, but also volunteers who can work in a variety of roles from their hometowns across the country. The program is in need of donations to remain free for all.
Late last week the Department of Veterans Affairs reported that 4.4 million people who have been discharged from active duty since 1990 are facing prejudice in their civilian job search. The report stated that 18 percent of the veterans who sought jobs within one to three years of discharge were unemployed, while one out of four who did find jobs earned less than $21,840 a year. According to this report, many veterans lack involvement in civilian networks and need mentors in their desired line of work. Through the Hire A Hero online community network, veterans can develop essential relationships with people who can help them find good jobs.
For more information on the Hire A Hero program, visit http://hireahero.com/.
