Description/Abstract
In May 2024, overall employment increased by 272,000 with a stable unemployment rate of 4.0%. Employment gains were notable in health care, government, leisure and hospitality, and professional services. Unemployment rates among veterans varied by age and demographic groups, showing disparities compared to nonveterans, such as higher rates among veterans aged 25-34 and lower rates among veterans aged 18-24 compared to their nonveteran peers.
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
1 page
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Veteran employment, Employment, Unemployment, Statistics
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
6-2024
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "The Employment Situation of Veterans: May 2024" (2024). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 461.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/461
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