Baltimore and Bethesda provide good career prospects for military veterans looking to transition to a private sector or public agency job, according to a report from insurance company USAA.
USAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program commissioned the list based on key job market indicators like veteran wage growth, certification and license transfer, the availability of jobs in top industries employing vets and unemployment rates.
It also measured the availability of military skills jobs and government jobs.
The “2014 Best Places for Veterans: Mid-Career” rankings:
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Santa Ana, California
- Baltimore
- Austin, Texas
- Bethesda
- Cincinnati
- New York
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Pittsburgh
“Our mission is to help the more than 1.5 million service members expected to leave the military find meaningful employment,” said Eric Eversole, vice president at the U.S. Chamber and executive director of Hiring Our Heroes. “This list identifies the top places for veterans to use their discipline and determination to succeed in civilian workplaces.”
The report cites a recent study that found 53 percent of veterans reported their transition from military service as difficult.