5.05.21

Direct Child Tax Credit Payments, Starting this Summer, May Aid Veteran Households


Many veteran households with children may soon become eligible to receive an enhanced child tax credit for 2021. This child tax credit is all part of the American Rescue Plan Act that was signed into law on March 11, 2021. While the headlines were pr... Read More ▶

4.29.21

Apply Now for a Training Program Designed for Veterans Considering Careers in Politics


The Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement is a selective, rigorous and intense educational initiative. It is offered with the initial support of JPMorgan Chase & Co. through a collaborative effort by Syracuse University’s Institute fo... Read More ▶

4.08.21

The Latest Update On the Unemployment Situation of Veterans (March 2021)


The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on April 5th that the employment added 916,000 in March, and the trend of unemployment edged down to 6.0%. Industries like leisure and hospitality, public and private education, and construction witnessed... Read More ▶

3.08.21

Partnerships Needed to Support the Military-to-Civilian Transition


On Saturday, March 6th, The Hill featured IVMF's Managing Director of Research and Data, Nicholas Armstrong, to discuss the difficulties of veterans transitioning to civilian life. ... Read More ▶

2.18.21

Stand-To 2021: A National Veterans Convening


On February 18, leaders from the public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic sectors will come together to collaborate on how best to support post-9/11 veterans. At Stand-To 2021, they examined research and solutions and offer policy recommendatio... Read More ▶

2.04.21

Some Veteran Entrepreneurs Say Military Experience Is Helping Them Withstand The Pandemic


According to a survey from Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families, 76 percent of vet entrepreneurs say they lost business because of the pandemic. About a third anticipate closing their businesses. ... Read More ▶

9.16.20

How Jess Trevino’s Company SolutionPoint+ is Supporting Mental Health


My time in the United States Marine Corps taught me so many things that it was difficult for me to even take stock of all the experiences. Military service was all a culture shock, to say the least. Over time I have been able to unpack all the memori... Read More ▶

9.14.20

Latino Veterans Fight for Victory


In the profound words of Cesar Chavez, “Si Se Puede,” (meaning: “Yes We Can”) rings boldly true about Latino veterans and America’s rise to greatness, our way of life, and our freedom to live, work and raise our families as we please.... Read More ▶

8.25.20

New Recommendations to Reduce Veteran Suicide and Transition Modern Warriors Back Into Civilian Society


The hero's journey is not a new concept but often thought of in works of fiction and rarely do people consider it in modern terms. However, an article recently published by a group of authors who consist of post-9/11 veterans, including Nicholas Arms... Read More ▶

7.17.20

Why Hiring a Veteran During COVID-19 Could Help Your Business


There is no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on industries across the globe. While businesses go back to hiring, it's important to keep veterans top of mind as they are the ones who have always known how to navigate through challeng... Read More ▶