Joining Forces and VetFran Aid Veterans in the Job Hunt

In August 2011, President Obama launched the “Joining Forces” initiative, which called for businesses to train and hire 100,000 veterans or military spouses by 2013. The following year, the goal was met and celebrated with an added objective of gaining employment and training for an additional 250,0.....

By Amanda Koellner

SPONSOREDUpdated 11:55 AM • 07/18/13

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