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It takes great courage, bravery, and strength to join the armed forces. Willing to put their lives on the line to defend the United States of America, the men and women who have enlisted for service are among the most admirable people. Sadly, many active members of service and veterans struggle to find civilian jobs. NWI Veterans Action Council is working to make sure that active National Guard members, Army Reserve members, and veterans are matched with appropriate careers and jobs.
The NWI Veterans Action Council is inviting local employers to take an active role in committing to hire veterans. The council created and continually updates a list of employment resources and job openings for those who have served. Employers are also invited to consider offering veterans a discount or promotion on their products or services. Discounts and promotions provided would also be added to their online list of resources for veterans.
Currently, the list contains dozens of employment resources and job openings. Each listing contains links to find our more information about the available opportunities.
Among the list of opportunities is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) which offers a variety of resources to help veterans start and grow a small business. Through the link on the NWI Veterans Action Council website, veterans can seek information on funding a veteran-owned small business, veteran entrepreneurial training services, and veteran contracting.
Some links provided contain tens of thousands of job opportunities for veterans. Visitors of the NWI Veterans Action Council can find a link to Hire Veterans’ website. Here, over 19,000 jobs are posted to help veterans find the perfect career for them.
The NWI Veterans Action Council list also includes Northwest Indiana companies that consistently employ returning veterans. NiSource, parent company of NIPSCO, is among the companies that are committed to offering employment opportunities for veterans. The link on the council’s website will bring those interested in employment to the latest listing of job opportunities within NiSource.
Various resources for finding employment are also included on the list. For example, the contact information for Sergeant Holly J. Horned, Northwest Employment Coordinator at the Employee Coordination Program, is provided. Horned is among the coordinators that work directly with local job seekers to identify skills and interests, create a resume, research job opportunities, utilize networks, and prepare for interviews.
Job news and articles are also regularly posted on the site. These articles are directly relevant to veterans seeking employment. Readers can stay informed on the current job market for veterans and receive crucial career advice through the posted articles.
The NWI Veterans Action Council is working to reduce the number of unemployed veterans seeking employment. Through their list of resources and their call to action for employers to offer employment to veterans, the NWI Veterans Action Council continues to make the future brighter for veterans of the Region.
To view the entire list of opportunities for active National Guard members, Reserve members, and veterans or to show your commitment to hiring veterans as an employer, please visit www.nwiveterans.com/careers-and-jobs/.