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Enabling Veterans to Reach Their Full Potential

We prepare America's veterans, service members and their spouses, for meaningful careers.
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HIRE Vets Medallion Program, In center is logo: gold and platinum award medals with Dept. of Labor Hire Vets and Eagle, Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans, HireVets.gov

Apply for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award between January 31-April 30.

Did you know that employers of all sizes can receive an award from the U.S. Department of Labor for their efforts to recruit and retain America’s veterans?

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TAP into Apprenticeships

DOL launches Apprenticeship Pilot for Transitioning Service Members to Boost Career Skills

Military Spouses

Employment Resource For Military Spouses

This webpage brings together occupational license portability resources from across the federal government in one place and highlights states with licensing rights for military spouses. 

Veteran Unemployment Rate

Veteran Unemployment Rate

Each month VETS posts the employment status of the Veteran population. 

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