Returning Veteran’s Find a Home at
Parker University By now, most people are aware of the impact returning
veterans will have on an already fragile economy. With unemployment rates on the rise, the influx of returning veterans is certain to create employment challenges for even more Americans.
According to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in 2011, the unemployment rate of young male veterans who had served since 9/11 was 29%. This is 10% higher than the national average for that same male age group. Although employers are doing a far better job of hiring veterans, with some corporations employing recruiters specifically charged with hiring veterans, the challenges continue. In a report issued by the Center for a New American Security, nearly 60% of employers surveyed referenced difficulties in understanding veterans’ resumes, and struggled to understand how their military experience would be applicable to the position in question.
The culture here at Parker is very supportive of our veterans and their service. It is a great place for veterans to learn side by side with other veterans With so many veterans facing these challenges, many are considering entrepreneurship and the prospect of owning their own business. These future entrepreneurs are looking for an opportunity to continue in a service-minded career, but often lack the skills and experience needed to be successful. To resolve this challenge, many veterans are returning to school to add these missing skills. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 8
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440,000 veterans or family members have used the new GI Bill since it was enacted in 2009 – and Parker University is no exception to this rule! “The veterans community here at Parker University is strong and very diverse,” said Chris Cantu, president of the Parker University Military Association. “More and more veterans are finding chiropractic is a nice fit with their career goals, and Parker University is the best institution for these veterans to receive their education.” “And the best part is that with Parker now participating in the new Yellow Ribbon program, veterans taking advantage of the Post-9/11 GI Bill can attend with very little out of pocket expense,” said Cantu.
More and more veterans are finding chiropractic is a nice fit with their career goals, and Parker University is the best institution for these veterans to receive their education Parker University is proud to honor our country’s military veterans by participating in The Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will normally fund tuition up to the level of the highest public instate undergraduate tuition rate. The Yellow Ribbon program funds tuition expenses at private schools that exceed that rate. Parker University will contribute up to 50% of those expenses, and VA will match this additional funding for eligible students in the Doctor of Chiropractic program. “Veterans qualifying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program can dramatically reduce the financial