Guest Posts

Navy Veterans and students at Wharton’s MBA for Executives program

Switch publishes critical education and career information to help veterans transition, and we are constantly searching for new programs and resources to highlight for veterans. Through our research, no story has been as shocking as the debate unfolding in San Diego over a veteran transition center.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Public Affairs Specialist, VA Technical Career Field Program

Like many Veterans, I had decided a while before I got out that I would take a shot at getting a federal job. There were a few reasons, and I’m sure they were the same ones that make federal employment attractive to most Veterans.

Navy Veterans and students at Wharton’s MBA for Executives program

Why are many vets still unemployed?? The Center for a New American Security conducted interviews with 87 individuals from 69 companies to find out why, from an employer perspective. Keep these five factors in your hip pocket while you search for jobs!

U.S. Army Veteran; Fellow at the Mission Continues

After getting out of the military, I didn’t know what I was going to do. I was too busy trying to combat my mental challenges. I was running, not wanting to face the fact that I would not be able to stay in the military to accomplish my dream of becoming a commissioned officer.

VA Clinical Dietitian, Dayton, Ohio VAMC

What is one of the best ways to lower your grocery bills and provide a fun and free form of physical activity? If you said by growing them yourself and gardening you are exactly right! Few people would argue that there is a better tasting tomato than one fresh from the vine, but gardening can also help Veterans stay in shape!

Director of VA Innovation Initiative; VA's Chief Technology Officer

In March, the VA Innovation Initiative (VAi2) launched Project REACH with Jon Bon Jovi and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to put information about local homelessness resources into the hands of people who can help others in need. We’re excited to announce the finalists today.

U.S Air Force Veteran; Public Affairs Officer at the Overton Brooks VAMC

Seventy-nine women Veterans are attending the National Veterans Golden Age Games. They range in age from 55 to 86 years old and represent the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force. They are unique, no two are exactly alike but they share a common bond, they served their country with honor and distinction.

Under Secretary for Benefits; U.S. Air Force Veteran

VA is now accepting applications for the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP is a joint program offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor. The program provides up to 12 months of benefits for training towards a high-demand occupation.

U.S. Navy Veteran; Fellow at The Mission Continues

My fellowship allows me to help Veterans in school create a peer, social, and education connection with other Veterans from their school and other schools in the area.

Marketing and Communications Associate, Halfaker and Associates

In many ways, attendees to the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo have found their military skills have served them well as they pursue their own personal and professional business missions in their lives.

VA Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Opportunity

Are you an unemployed Veteran age 35 to 60? Do you know someone who is? We need your help spreading the word about a new education benefit program that can help those Vets secure meaningful employment in a high demand occupation.

Acting Executive Director, Homeless Veterans Initiative Office

National and local experts—including representatives from VA—are working together to provide communities with the tools, funding, and resources needed to reduce Veteran homelessness. Boot camp participants, in turn, closely track their own progress in meeting the targets.