Like most businesses, you probably are in dire need of qualified, motivated employees. One often overlooked source is transitioning service members and veterans. These men and women are truly special because they understand commitment, teamwork, and dedication, they come from all walks of life, and they are a diverse workforce pool, including with respect to race, sexual orientation, and sex to name just a few categories. Veterans tend to have high retention rates (e.g. lower turnover) and bring considerable leadership attributes to the workforce.
In addition to the non-monetary advantages, there are also substantial monetary benefits associated with hiring transitioning military and veterans. Here are summaries of a few programs that may be of interest:
DoD SkillBridge Program. The U.S. Department of Defense runs an internship program that allows current military members of any rank who are in their final 180 days of military service to work for a civilian company. The U.S. DoD pays the service member’s salary and benefits while the service member participates in SkillBridge. You pay nothing! The only requirements are that the “internship” must include an interview and offer a high probability of continued employment. Click here for more info.
Military Recruiters. To facilitate an employer’s ability to attract the types of candidates who might be right for your business, nonprofit organizations work with the Department of Labor to help businesses attract veterans....
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