AMVETS CALL OF DUTY ENDOWMENT CAREER CENTER IN O’FALLON, MISSOURI ANNOUNCES VETERANS UNEMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

Center seeks to address 20 percent unemployment rate among young veterans.

O’Fallon, MO, June 27, 2013 — Today O’Fallon, Missouri Call of Duty Endowment Career Center Team Leader Jim David announced a new initiative to combat unemployment among veterans, especially those between the ages of 18 and 24.

 

“Missouri’s West-Plex area has been hit hard by unemployment and the veteran population especially,” said David. “We have a unique opportunity to serve that community and we will be expanding our efforts on their behalf.”

 

While unemployment among veterans dropped 1.3 percent during the past year to 7.0 percent, unemployment among veterans aged 18-24 remains at 20.4 percent. AMVETS National Commander Cleve Geer believes the centers are uniquely suited to address today’s veteran unemployment crisis.

 

“AMVETS Call of Duty Endowment Career Centers are on the cutting edge of providing our men and women in uniform with the employment assistance they deserve,” said Geer. “Our centers partner with veteran-friendly businesses to help service members find lasting, meaningful employment and ultimately make a smooth transition back into civilian life.”

 

The O’Fallon center is one of 17 Endowment Career Centers nationwide. Each center provides free training and employment assistance to veterans, active service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their spouses.  Center volunteers offer an array of services including job search assistance and support, career assessments, resume writing and interview tips, and help obtaining licensing. David says his center is ready to serve and wants to get the word out to unemployed veterans that help is available.

 

“Veterans should know that we are located on the 3rd floor of O’Fallon City Hall,” said David. “Our location gives us the opportunity to work closely with the Missouri State Career Center, a partnership which will continue to help us provide more opportunities.”    

 

To contact the O’Fallon career center, email veteransaffairs@ofallon.mo.us. For more information about AMVETS Call of Duty Endowment Career Centers visit www.amvets.org/careercenter/ or call 1-877-726-8387.

 

 

About AMVETS:  

A leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America’s armed forces, AMVETS provides support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, as well as community service and legislative reform that enhances the quality of life for this nation’s citizens and veterans alike. AMVETS is one of the largest congressionally-chartered veterans’ service organizations in the United States, and includes members from each branch of the military, including the National Guard and Reserves. To learn more visit www.amvets.org.