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11.14.24 | Entrepreneurship

Veteran Certification: Debunking Myths and Streamlining Processes


This paper affirms the continued intent of the IVMF and CVOB to demystify and help streamline the VOB certification process by advocating for the establishment of either one nationally recognized certification, or a unified verification process where... Read More ▶

11.01.24 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – October 2024


On November 1st, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment was essentially unchanged in October (+12,000), and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent. Employment continued to trend up in health care and government. Tem... Read More ▶

10.29.24 | Policy

Military Service and Political Participation in the United States: Institutional Experience and the Vote


“This article tests whether military service is associated with subsequent electoral engagement by veterans. In particular, we are interested in how military service may help to overcome the costs of participation for those with relatively low leve... Read More ▶

10.15.24 | Entrepreneurship

Advancing Military-Connected Entrepreneurship


The Advancing Military-Connected Entrepreneurship initiative, funded by Walmart, aims to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem and support veterans, military spouses, and other military-connected business owners as they develop their businesses.... Read More ▶

10.04.24 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – September 2024


On October 4thh, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment increased by 254,000 in September, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent. Employment continued to trend up in food services and drinking places, health c... Read More ▶

9.24.24 | Health & Wellness

Advancing Veteran Health Equity


IVMF launched a research effort to gather insights on racial/ethnic disparities in healthcare access, quality of care and patient experiences, and health outcomes among veterans. This initiative is designed to address the critical gaps in our underst... Read More ▶

9.13.24 | Health & Wellness

Risk Factors Explaining Military Deaths From Suicide, 2008–2017: A Latent Class Analysis


Military suicide prevention efforts would benefit from population-based research documenting patterns in risk factors among service members who die from suicide.... Read More ▶

9.06.24 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – August 2024


On Sept 6th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that unemployment employment increased by 142,000 in August, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent. Job gains occurred in construction and health care.[1] For veterans, unem... Read More ▶

8.12.24 | Education

Student Veterans in Higher Education: The Critical Role of Veterans’ Resource Centers


“Objective To examine how veterans resource centers (VRCs) and corresponding services influence student veteran transitions by applying the Schlossberg Transition Model.... Read More ▶

8.02.24 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – July 2024


On Aug 2nd, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in July, and nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 114,000. Employment continued to trend up in health care, in construction, and in transportation ... Read More ▶

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