Under current federal law, states can only issue a CDL to a legal resident of the state issuing the CDL. This causes problems with military personnel trying to get their CDL before they get out of the military because they are often stationed in locations other than in their home state. Both the Departments of Transportation …
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for Military Personnel Legislation Update Read More »
For many veterans, making the transition from the military to the civilian workforce can be challenging. However, if you think of it as just transitioning from one type of job into another, you will find your military skills will many times prove to be the same skills you need to be successful in starting your …
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Many job-seekers don’t realize the importance of body language when interviewing for a job, but experienced interviewers are experts at reading what you are not saying with words. Eighty-five percent of what you “say” during an interview is not spoken. Because interviewers form an opinion of you during the first ten minutes of the interview, …
I picked up some more information this morning on VRAP. Here it is – “To apply or learn more information about VRAP or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits, including on how to apply please call 1-800-827-1000 or visit www.benefits.va.gov/VOW and fill out an online application (VONAPP), or Complete VA Form 28-1900, Disabled Veterans Application for …
This is an update to an earlier post from December 2011. A new GI Bill called the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program or VRAP, will start on July 1, 2012. As part of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, it will offer up to 12 months of education and training for certain older unemployed veterans. Those …
