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Discussions on veterans' employment often focus on the quantity of available jobs, while the quality of these opportunities remains overlooked. Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions should become a priority in veteran support policies to ensure them a dignified place in society after service.

However, decent jobs are not only about salaries; they also include fair hiring practices, equal opportunities for career growth and safe working conditions. Research shows that working conditions significantly affect both physical and mental health. Veterans, who already have higher rates of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic diseases, are particularly vulnerable to workplace hazards.

The situation for Ukrainian veterans is even more urgent. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has seen a sharp increase in the number of veterans. Many of them suffer from physical injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other war-related issues. Despite their sacrifices, a significant number of Ukrainian veterans face difficulties reintegrating into civilian life, particularly in finding stable and safe employment.

Ukraine's labor market is not yet fully prepared to meet the specific needs of veterans. The main barriers include disabilities and psychological trauma, a lack of employment opportunities that match their skills and experience and employer prejudices regarding veterans' adaptation to the workplace...

In order to address these challenges, proactive measures are needed to ensure veterans have access to dignified employment that supports their physical and mental well-being. The following programs play a crucial role in their successful reintegration into the workforce:

• Vocational training programs –