Indiana veterans struggle to find jobs as state reopens to full capacity

INDIANAPOLIS—As Indiana has announced the termination of federally funded unemployment benefits and society returns to a level of normalcy, veterans continue to face challenges as they seek jobs and resources.

John Zeigler says veterans sometimes have issues with fully explaining their abilities on their resumes so it’s hard for them to find jobs. He is an employment transition manager at Operation: Job Ready Veterans, an organization working with veterans to transition into civilian lives, connecting them with potential employers, helping them with their resumes and more.

Zeigler worked for 21 years in active duty as an artillery officer and retired in 2014; now he helps others to have an easier transition after their service.

“If someone comes to me and they haven’t addressed all their transitional issues, you know, about their living situation, about transportation, about kids or whatever, if they don’t address all of those things, then it doesn’t matter what kind of work you put them in, then they’re not going to be successful,” Zeigler said.

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