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MADISON, Wis (November 3, 2014) – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) realizes it can be difficult to find a job with our unsettled economy and urges veterans to consider the field of insurance as a rewarding career option. According to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) more than 125,000 people in…

MADISON, Wisconsin (November 15, 2014) – It seems that every day there is a new report of major data breaches for national companies such as JP Morgan and Home Depot as well as small local businesses. While you can’t stop large-scale data breaches, there are steps you can take to keep your identity safe during…

MADISON, Wis. (October 4, 2014) – Since October is National Fire Prevention Month, families will be performing home fire drills and testing smoke alarms to ensure they work properly. At the same time, they should also be testing their carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Many folks may not be aware that both smoke detectors and CO…

MADISON, Wis (September 3, 2014) – September is Child Passenger Safety Month and a new study indicates that some adults are not always making sure children are properly buckled up. Recent findings by Safe Kids Worldwide indicate that one in four respondents admitted to having driven without their child buckled up in a car seat…

MADISON, Wis. (August 1, 2014) – As students head to colleges or technical schools, they will be brimming with enthusiasm and hauling a bunch of belongings – computers, phones, TVs, jewelry and more. “Students assume that dorms are close environments and that everyone has the best of intentions. While most do, it makes sense to take some basic…

Reasons to Hire a Veteran Accelerated learning curve Leadership Teamwork Diversity and inclusion in action Performance under pressure Respect for procedures Technology and globalization Integrity Conscious of health and safety standards Triumph over adversity Business Symposiums and Job Fairs The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs hosts regular business symposiums and job fairs to connect employers…