hire-a-veteran-flagIndiana has the nation’s lowest unemployment rate for veterans, according to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

According to the report, on average just 1.8 percent of Hoosier veterans were unemployed during 2016.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development and WorkOne Career centers offer comprehensive veteran placement services including free vocational training, occupational skills assessments, direct job referrals and interview preparation.

Helping our veterans after their service is a top priority for lawmakers, and these numbers show that Hoosier veterans are gaining the education they need to secure jobs after serving our country.

To learn more about the state’s efforts to help veterans, click here.