CHARLOTTE, N.C. — How can veterans help boost the labor force?
Let's connect the dots.
North Carolina has one of the largest concentrations of the military in the nation, and 75,000 active-duty personnel at bases in our state are projected to leave the military in the next few years.
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Just less than half are expected to stay in North Carolina, either working full-time or enrolling in college.
A study found 42% of post-9/11 veterans were overqualified for their first post-military job. That's based on their experience and training.
Now, a state task force is working to make sure North Carolina businesses are advertising the right way. Task force members saying even though some vets might not have a degree, they could still be qualified for the job.
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