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By Terri Hendry 
(Las Vegas, NV) The unemployment numbers in Nevada remain low and steady. In fact, according to the July 2017 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they’re now showing the Silver State with a slight 2.7 percent increase in non-farming payroll. While those numbers seem encouraging, tell that to someone who is still struggling to find a good paying job.  
 
The numbers don’t always tell the complete picture. Depending on their skill set, landing that good-paying job can be a challenge, particularly for military members transitioning from service to civilian. That’s in part what the Patriot Employer Program seeks to address.  
 
The Patriot Employer Program provides employers with the tools and knowledge to hire and retain veterans. Just as important, it also demonstrates to businesses the benefits of utilizing men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.  
 
The benefits of hiring veterans go far beyond tax breaks and incentives. Anyone who has served in the military is familiar with discipline and teamwork. They have respect for policies and procedures and they know the importance of overcoming adversity to complete the mission. Most are comfortable with technology and have been in positions where they have had to learn new skills or adapt quickly. They also come with a set of values that would make any business or company proud including integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.  
They know what it means to put in a “good, honest day of work.”  
 
The Patriot Employer Program provides businesses with a toolkit. Employers also receive knowledge through an online course. Upon completion of the course, that business is eligible to receive a decal and certificate, signed by the Governor to be presented in a ceremony and then proudly displayed.  
 
For more information on the Patriot Employer Program click here:  
http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/Patriot-Employer-Program