Education and Economic Opportunities

The practical and leadership skills that veterans acquire during military service are in high demand in the civilian workforce, so why is veteran unemployment so high? RAND research assesses employment transitions, programs to encourage veteran hiring, and the availability and use of educational benefits for veterans, such as the post-9/11 GI Bill.

Commentary
Veterans' Employment During Recessions

Research Brief
Fellowship Program Supports the Transition from Military to Civilian Life
Commentary
How Do Education Benefits Support Veterans’ Transitions to Civilian Life?
Q&A
The Mutual Rewards of Hiring a Veteran: Q&A with Kyleanne Hunter and Kayla Williams
Report
A Big Transition: Military Service Members' Earnings and Employment After Active Duty
Tool
What Veterans Bring to Civilian Workplaces: A Prototype Toolkit
Infographic
Translating Veterans' Training into Civilian Jobs

Research Brief
Connecting Veterans and Employers
Blog
Post-9/11 GI Bill: A Good Investment in Our Veterans Can Be Better
Report
Comparing Ex-Servicemember and Civilian Use of Unemployment Insurance
Journal Article
The Recent Occupation and Industry Employment Patterns of American Veterans

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