It is true that those are groups that the research shows struggle more. I'll also reiterate that those are the same groups that also struggle in general employment conditions across the country in different situations and are not veterans as well.
I will say that one of the programs we have implemented and run and that demonstrates a good, strong connection is where the programs are not “veteran only”, where we actually can be providing transition support services that combine both veterans and employers, who learn about each other together, at the same time. Women veterans going through the transition program have a chance to talk with others who are in human resources or in a company, so that the very first time the veterans—especially those who are in marginalized groups or groups that are struggling—have their first civilian career conversation is not at an interview.
The more that we can be integrating the populations and not isolating veterans as they go through the important identity work, psychosocial work and career exploration work, so that they know even where they want to go next, the stronger their sense of confidence will be and the better we'll prepare them.