Despite veterans bringing diverse experiences, skills, and training to the job market, hiring managers often struggle to understand the relevance of these attributes. To successfully integrate veterans into the workforce, both public and private sectors must recognize their value and prioritize investments in vocational training, apprenticeships, and education resources. Veterans possess valuable soft skills and adaptability that make them excellent employees, and recognizing these attributes is key to their successful integration into civilian workplaces.
The American Legion recognizes the challenge veterans face in translating their military skills to the civilian workforce when seeking employment. Read more about their work to support veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce: