Tag: veterans
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“Mission-Ready Workforce” — the power of veterans behind U.S. defense manufacturing
Veterans are not only essential to national defense in uniform but remain mission ready as part of the civilian manufacturing workforce. Their leadership, discipline, and technical precision are cornerstones of the defense supply chain. Across the country, millions of veterans are contributing to the civilian economy. Current labor force data show steady employment participation among both men and…
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New Report: Certifications and Licenses Attainment and Earnings for the Veteran Workforce
This report describes veterans’ attainment of certifications and licenses, with an emphasis on post-9/11 veterans. Utilizing a new data set derived from the 2016-2018 Current Population Survey (CPS), the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) examined veterans’ attainment of certifications and licenses and associated earnings. CREC SOLID Veterans Certifications and License Report 09042019