Explore the most important veteran employment trends shaping 2026, from skills-based hiring and workforce transitions to credential value and career mobility. Learn what higher education leaders should understand about the evolving labor market and how institutions can better support military-connected learners and veterans.

Explore four key lessons institutions have learned about supporting military-connected students, from persona-based engagement and operational flexibility to career alignment and military cultural competence. Learn how these insights shape enrollment, retention, and student success strategy in higher education for 2026.

Explore key 2026 data and trends for military-connected learners. Learn how enrollment, benefits usage, program flexibility, and career outcomes shape higher education strategy, and discover actionable insights to support recruitment, retention, and success for veterans, active-duty students, and military families.