Job vacancies for veterans in Ukraine increase by 82% in 2024

Since the beginning of this year, the number of job vacancies for veterans in Ukraine has increased by 82%, though management positions remain scarce, according to a study by Work.ua.

As reported by the Work.ua portal and Rubryka, the number of job offers for veterans rose from 3,229 in February 2022 to 12,334 in June 2024—almost a fourfold increase since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Despite this growth, veteran-specific vacancies still account for only 11% of all job openings.

Research analysts also compiled results from a checklist used by organizations to assess their readiness to employ veterans. Over 2,000 companies participated in the study, and job openings marked "For Veterans" on the site were also considered.

Key Conclusions of the Study

1. Most Common Veteran Vacancies: The top positions for veterans include drivers, sales managers, sales consultants, porters, cashiers, customer service managers, security guards, freight forwarders, handymen, storekeepers, and cooks. Notably, 7 of these 10 roles are generally popular in the labor market.
2. Fewest Vacancies: Categories with the fewest vacancies for veterans are "Top Management" and "Beauty, Fitness, Sports."
3. Additional Figures:

• 70% of veteran job postings are also labeled as "Disabled."
• 51% of job offers for veterans require no prior work experience.
• 37% of companies are prepared to allocate resources to create a barrier-free environment for veterans.
• 78% of companies maintain contact with employees who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and their families.
• 8% of employers have programs for medical and psychological rehabilitation for veterans, including after-work activities for veterans and their families.
• 37% of companies have implemented barrier-free and inclusive policies.

In Lviv, an interactive map of veteran-owned businesses has been created, featuring 34 businesses owned by veterans or their relatives, including cafes, shops, and workshops.

Since the launch of the veteran component of the "Own Business" grant program, 500 veterans and family members of combatants have received grants totaling UAH 220 million.