November 12, 2010 Integrating Veterans Into Your Workforce

Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11. Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, adn willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In honor of Veterans Day, today we'll be speaking with James Rodriguez, the Director of Warrior Integration for BAE Systems Inc. The Warrior Integration Program is designed to facilitate the employment of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Endutring Freedom. Mr. Rodriguez is a retired United States Marine First Sergeant with 21 years of active service. He is a member of the caregiver's leadership team with Operation Home Front and is an active partner with the Wounded Warrior Project. We'll be discussing the employment situation of America's veterans, and how businesses can reach out to this important component of the labor force.