Hire Heroes Act Will Help Change Perceptions of Veterans Entering Tough Job Market
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 23:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Veterans are returning home to an abysmal economy and a tough job market. "After World War II, employers used to snap up veterans because of their tremendous skills sets gained in the service - whether that be technical, leadership, or other job specific aptitudes," says Monica Matthieu, PhD, research assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and an expert on veteran mental health. "But now, veterans are facing higher unemployment rates than civilians as employers may be concerned about veterans' struggle with the mental and physical health aftereffects of military service," she says.