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amNY: Op-Ed | Veterans need employment support
- November 7, 2022
- •Jobs
During these volatile economic times, and as many sectors are still struggling to fill open jobs, New York City should tap into the unique skill sets of veterans—and support employment programs that offer tailored support to meet our needs.
Veterans like me can have trouble adjusting to civilian life, including securing stable career opportunities after the military. A Pew Research Center report shows that nearly 50% of post-9/11 veterans found it somewhat or very difficult to readjust to civilian life after their military service, and 28% say they received unemployment benefits. Read Richard Ralph’s full Op-Ed.
