EMPLOYER RESOURCES

We are often asked how employers can get access to the incredibly talented 130K+ Soldiers that transition out of the Army each year and all of the amazing military spouses that would be such a tremendous asset to any organization.  

As we always say, hiring a veteran or a military spouse is a smart move for any organization. It's essential for all hiring entities to be military-friendly AND military-ready in their hiring practices, because veterans and military spouses are definitely the talent that you want to attract.

So how can your organization get started or move to the next level? Here are some resources and tips that can help you get started:

10 WAYS FOR EMPLOYERS TO HIRE

VETERANS & MILITARY SPOUSES

1.  Connect with Soldiers by offering them a guaranteed job interview upon their completion of military service by partnering with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success program.

2.  Partner with the U.S. Army as a Career Skills Program provider to gain access to military talent during their last 180 days in service.

3.  Become an Approved Army Credentialing Assistance Program Vendor. 

4.  Check out the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employer Guide to Hiring Veterans and consider their HIRE Vets Medallion Program.

5.  Post your employment opportunities where Soldiers can see them on the National Labor Exchange and leverage your state workforce agencies.

6.  Connect with the U.S. Army Reserve talent near your organization via the Army Reserve's Private Public Partnership Office.

7.  Leverage the National Guard talent near your organization by contacting the Career Readiness Counselors for Citizen Solider for Life nearest you to have them share your open positions.  

8.  Join the U.S. Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership and commit to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses.

9.  Stay connected with us on social media (check the bottom of the page for links!) for updated information on programs, resources, and opportunities that are available to help connect you with military and veteran talent.

10.  Let us help you! SFL connects employers with the proper agencies within the Army and federal government to facilitate participation in veteran and military spouse-focused hiring events and access to talent pools within the Regular Army, United States Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and veteran and military spouse populations.