IVMF hosts U.S. Sen. Schumer and Gillibrand to announce vet-focused legislation

The institute recently hosted U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand as they announced bipartisan legislation to provide enhanced education benefits, job training and streamlined certification processes for our nation's returning veterans.

The Business Case for Hiring a Veteran: Beyond the Cliches

The IVMF has issued an employment brief, drawing from academic literature, to suggest a compelling business case for hiring individuals with military background and experience. The case is based on 10 research-informed propositions on the value of a veteran in a competitive business environment. Read the full report.

IVMF hosts Conference on Engaging Community Support for Veterans

In cooperation with U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle, the conference presented an opportunity to harness the power of community in supporting, engaging and respecting our nation's veterans. Topics of discussion included health and wellness, employment and education. Keynote speaker was U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The event will serve as a national model. 

Analysis of 2011 BLS annual report on employment situation of vets

The IVMF compared the unemployment trend for post-9/11 vets and non-vets from Jan. 2006 to Feb. 2012, a period with a higher veteran unemployment rate that is trending higher each year. Female post-9/11 vets, especially, experienced high rates during the period and have an unemployment rate also trending higher. Read the full report. 

IVMF Halfway To Clinton Global Initiative Commitment

The IVMF made a Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action to develop and launch a multi-faceted educational program over 24 months to increase economic advancement of veterans and their families. We are now halfway to our goal of reaching 2,000 people directly.

Employment

Summit

We recently convened a best practices summit with CNAS on veteran employment with 30 business-industry representatives and keynotes by Joining Forces advisors Patti Shinseki and Richard Parsons. Read more

Education

Martin Billups

Graduates of our educational programs are thriving post-service. Entrepreneur Martin Billups, a 22-year veteran of the Army and 2010 grad of the EBV at Texas A&M has made the transition. Read More

Research

Research Brief

Our network of scholars informs national dialogue and policy facing veterans and military families. The IVMF research brief library summarizes their work for policy, practice and future implications. Read More

IVMF Employment Factsheet


 

Business Case

 

The Business Case for Hiring a Veteran: Beyond the Clichés

The IVMF has issued an employment brief, which draws from academic literature to suggest a robust, specific and compelling business case for hiring individuals with military background and experience. The report details the results of a comprehensive review of literature from business, psychology, sociology, and organizational behavior to illustrate foundational elements around which employers can formulate a research-informed logic for recruiting and developing military veterans in the civilian workforce. The business case is based on 10 research-informed propositions on the value of a veteran in a competitive business environment.