There is a new digital platform that helps veterans and military spouses compete in today’s job market.
The recently launched AARP Veterans and Military Spouses Job Center is a new, free digital platform that brings information and resources together to help veterans and military spouses compete when looking for a career.
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“When you’re a veteran or military spouse, it can be challenging to know where to start your job search and how to get employers to understand how your job skills, experience, and character transfer to a new position,” said Troy Broussard, Senior Advisor, AARP Veterans, and Military Families Initiative and U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran.
The job center includes a new course to build on career planning and skills development to help navigate the job market.
“This free, one-stop resource will help veterans and military spouses learn how to effectively leverage their military skills and experience to give them an edge in today’s competitive job market and avoid underemployment,” added Broussard.
According to an AARP survey, 56% of employers say the experience and the use of skills in previous positions are 'very important' when evaluating an applicant's skills.
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The job center’s resources include:
- A New Veterans Career Advantage Course, which focuses on career planning and skills development.
- The AARP Job Board, which features a “Veterans Wanted” filter so transitioning and former service members can quickly find employers that value their military experience.
- New AARP Veterans and Military Spouses Job Search Tookkit – a comprehensive guide to find and secure employment.
- A video and webinar.
For more information and other free resources on how AARP supports veterans and military families on caregiving, fighting fraud through Operation Protect Veterans, and connecting with earned service benefits, visit here.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.