Between 2002 and 2015, the Veterans Administration changed its policies to better assist veterans by more than doubling money spent on programs related to employment and education, the top two areas of need among veterans. Many large corporations stepped up to the plate too and started seeking out veteran hires. It worked.
As of September 2022, the veteran unemployment rate was 2.7%, while the comparable non-veteran employment rate was 3.4%. Across generations, veterans are finding meaningful work, and that is major cause for celebration this Veterans Day. We, in the data center industry, have benefited greatly from legions of vets who’ve lent their talents and work ethic to support the mission critical industry’s growth.