Do you know anyone from the military community looking for a job?
Through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Hiring Our Heroes provides career services including events, programs, and career counseling dedicated to connecting world-class military community talent with American businesses of all sizes. Their hiring events connect military community job seekers from around the globe with American businesses hiring for local, national, and remote opportunities.
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Press Releases
Unemployment and Underemployment Continue to Plague Military Spouses and Affect Financial Stability
September 15, 2022
For the past decade, military spouses have experienced an unwavering unemployment rate of 22%, making it one of the highest unemployed demographics in the United States. According to new research, their spouses’ military service is also negatively affecting their ability to maximize employer-sponsored retirement benefits, build their long-term financial futures and find careers that offer competitive salaries equivalent to their professional experiences and/or education levels. The Hidden Financial Costs of Military Spouse Unemployment survey, conducted by Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) in collaboration with Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and First Command Financial Services Inc., shines a light on the impacts of being a military spouse.
New Effort to Address Nationwide Truck Driver Shortage and Provide Job Opportunities to Military Veterans
May 6, 2022
Drive for 500 will provide 500 veterans with full-ride CDL training scholarships through TransForce Group’s Troops Into Transportation Master Driving Program.
Hiring Our Heroes Honors Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald
November 19, 2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes recognized individuals and organizations who have demonstrated leadership in addressing the challenges faced by veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses in their search for employment, at its 11th Annual Lee Anderson Hiring Our Heroes Awards Gala, presented by USAA.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announces Finalists for 11th Annual Hiring Our Heroes Awards
November 9, 2021
Recognizing employers and individuals that have gone above and beyond to hire, retain, and empower our nation’s veterans and military spouses
