Gov. Tony Evers, the state departments of Workforce Development and Veterans Affairs, announced Friday that in 2025, Wisconsin retained its top five national ranking for successfully helping veterans find employment.
This is the third year in a row Wisconsin has placed in the top five, coming in at fourth in the nation.
Wisconsin has approximately 300,000 veterans.
“With continued low unemployment rates in our state, employers are looking to fill high-skill job openings across many industries,” DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek said in a statement. “Veterans bring invaluable experience and skills to the workforce, but they often face unique challenges in finding family-supporting employment when they return to civilian life. DWD’s OVES provides individualized services to veterans and partners with Wisconsin companies to help them build their workforces.”
DWD’s Office of Veterans Employment Services assists veterans through the entire employment process. Employers can also work with OVES to access funding for on-the-job training.
The Veterans’ Entered Employment Rate in Wisconsin exceeded the national threshold last year, with over 62% of participating veterans securing employment after using DWD’s services.
