IVMF Halfway To Clinton Global Initiative Commitment

The IVMF made a Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action to develop and launch a multi-faceted educational program over 24 months to increase economic advancement of veterans and their families. We are now halfway to our goal of reaching 2,000 people directly. Read More


The Business Case for Hiring a Veteran: Beyond the Cliches

The IVMF has issued an employment brief, drawing from academic literature, to suggest a compelling business case for hiring individuals with military background and experience. The case is based on 10 research-informed propositions on the value of a veteran in a competitive business environment. Read the full report.

Analysis of 2011 BLS annual report on employment situation of vets

The IVMF compared the unemployment trend for post-9/11 vets and non-vets from Jan. 2006 to Feb. 2012, a period with a higher veteran unemployment rate that is trending higher each year. Female post-9/11 vets, especially, experienced high rates during the period and have an unemployment rate also trending higher. Read the report.

Schmeling and Toenniessen attend fourth annual Veteran Symposium for Higher Education

IVMF leadership took part in the symposium held in Louisville. Over 100 universities already engaged with veteran and military families issues attended the event, at which Schmeling and Toenniessen presented on the IVMF founding and programs. Connections and information garnered will help the IVMF address education issues for vets. Read more.

Employment

Summit

We recently convened a best practices summit with CNAS on veteran employment with 30 business-industry representatives and keynotes by Joining Forces advisors Patti Shinseki and Richard Parsons. Read more

Education

Martin Billups

Graduates of our educational programs are thriving post-service. Entrepreneur Martin Billups, a 22-year veteran of the Army and 2010 grad of the EBV at Texas A&M has made the transition. Read More

Research

Research Brief

Our network of scholars informs national dialogue and policy facing veterans and military families. The IVMF research brief library summarizes their work for policy, practice and future implications. Read More

IVMF Employment Factsheet


 

Business Case

 

The Business Case for Hiring a Veteran: Beyond the Clichés

The IVMF has issued an employment brief, which draws from academic literature to suggest a robust, specific and compelling business case for hiring individuals with military background and experience. The report details the results of a comprehensive review of literature from business, psychology, sociology, and organizational behavior to illustrate foundational elements around which employers can formulate a research-informed logic for recruiting and developing military veterans in the civilian workforce. The business case is based on 10 research-informed propositions on the value of a veteran in a competitive business environment.