Veterans Jobs Push Among Federal Agencies

The federal government is working to create veterans jobs.

Last month, the White House ordered federal agencies to increase the number of veterans they recruit for federal jobs through the Veterans Employment Initiative, an executive order from President Barack Obama.

Under the initiative, agencies are responsible for: developing a plan to promote employment opportunities to veterans; establishing a Veterans Employment Program office to help carry out the plan within 120 days of the order; and providing annual training for HR managers to ensure they are giving veterans preference and are exercising special hiring authorities for veterans.