Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can be a challenging journey for veterans. Fortunately, numerous specialized resources and websites are available to help veterans find meaningful employment that leverages their unique skills and experiences. Here is a detailed look at some of the most effective platforms and programs tailored to military veterans seeking jobs.
Hire Heroes USA
Hire Heroes USA (hireheroesusa.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find employment. It offers free career coaching, résumé building and job search assistance. Hire Heroes USA provides personalized career coaching tailored to veterans’ military backgrounds. It also offers workshops and webinars to help veterans adapt to civilian job markets and access to a database of veteran-friendly employers.
Veterans Employment Center
Operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Employment Center (VEC) is a comprehensive platform that connects veterans with employers seeking to hire individuals with military experience. It also provides resources to help veterans create résumés and translate their military skills into civilian terms.
The VEC offers a skills translator tool to help veterans identify civilian roles matching their expertise. It features a centralized job board with veteran-friendly employers and free access to employment workshops and training resources. For more information, visit va.gov/careers-employment/veteran-jobs.
Military.com
Military.com offers a robust job board (military.com/veteran-jobs) specifically for veterans, along with career advice, transition tips and a military-to-civilian skills translator. The platform provides easy-to-use resources tailored for military veterans. It offers networking opportunities through its veteran community and access to guides on transitioning from military service to civilian careers.
Hiring Our Heroes
An initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Hiring Our Heroes connects veterans and military spouses with employers through hiring fairs, networking events and a vast database of job opportunities. Hiring Our Heroes organizes nationwide hiring events tailored for veterans and military families. It offers fellowship programs providing on-the-job training with leading companies and virtual career fairs for those unable to attend in person. Information is available at hiringourheroes.org.
The American Legion
The American Legion provides career services to help veterans find jobs and start businesses. Its resources include career fairs, résumé assistance and employment training. The American Legion’s Career Center (legion.org/careers) offers free career counseling and job search support. It has partnerships with veteran-friendly employers and provides guidance for veterans interested in entrepreneurship.
VetJobs
VetJobs is a leading online job board specifically designed for military veterans and their families. It offers job postings across a wide range of industries. VetJobs (vetjobs.org) provides access to thousands of job postings from veteran-friendly employers. It also has tools for career planning and résumé building, with a focus on helping National Guard and Reserve members as well.
My Next Move for Veterans
My Next Move for Veterans, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, helps veterans explore career options based on their military occupations and skills. Available at mynextmove.org/vets, this resource features a military-to-civilian job translator. It provides detailed information about industries, salaries and required qualifications, with an easy-to-navigate interface for exploring career paths.
Warrior Care
Warrior Care’s Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) is a program under the Department of Defense that provides education and employment resources to wounded, ill and injured service members. E2I focuses on helping service members with medical challenges transition into meaningful employment. It collaborates with employers and educational institutions to create customized career paths and provides mentorship and peer support. Visit warriorcare.dodlive.mil for more information.
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