This week’s guest is Eric Eversole, a vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and president of Hiring Our Heroes. As the leader of Hiring Our Heroes, Eversole strategically engages the program’s private- and public-sector partners in an effort to connect businesses to the talented men and women transitioning out of the military as well as th…

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. Inc. is a new venture that will produce vehicles in Huntsville, Alabama, starting in 2021. The $1.6 billion manufacturing plant is jointly owned by Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation and is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is currently ramping up its hiring effort f…

This week’s guest is Bryan Rollins, national director for the Warriors to Work program at the Wounded Warrior Project. The Warriors to Work program offers free career counseling to help wounded service members and their families find their next careers during their transitions to civilian life. Since its inception in 2009, Warriors to Work has plac…

In August 2019, Wells Fargo Advisors welcomed 22 fellows. This is the largest group of fellows for a corporation’s first cohort in Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program’s history. Listen in as Diane Gabriel, head of Next Generation Talent at Wells Fargo Advisors, explains the behind-the-scenes preparation that went into making this fellows…

The newly launched Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Fellowship Program is a first of its kind initiative that provides military spouses with professional training, networking and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce. This week’s guests, Crystal Cochran and Laura Schmiegel, discuss the professional development and direct connections to loc…

Quinton Ward is an Army veteran and the 2018 winner of Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award campaign sponsored by the Kenworth, FASTPORT and Hiring Our Heroes. During his military career, Ward worked as a mechanic, instructor and career counselor before becoming medically retired in 2010. After six years of undergoing medical treatment…

Listen in as Sarah Roberts, head of Military and Veterans Programs at LinkedIn, offers her tips for leveraging LinkedIn Premium and explains why service members should wear a smile -- not their military uniforms -- in their LinkedIn profile pictures. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to leverage LinkedIn in your job search The most underutilized t…

Johnnie Garlington, Senior Manager of Technical Training and T-10 at Toyota Motor North America, and Eric Eversole, president of Hiring Our Heroes and vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce share how the M-TEN program provides career opportunities for transitioning service members, reservists, and veterans as automotive technicians at one o…

Our employment partners often look for innovative practices to improve their military talent hiring and retention rates. During their searches, they may find an employer that implemented a program equally beneficial to their company. In this case, the two companies may choose to collaborate through a mutually beneficial partnership. On this episode…

For those of us who have lived on a military installation or for those of us who have worked on one, it's quite possible that you picture a military community as the homes and buildings within the gate. Maybe you consider a military community the family you have curated across many moves, deployments, and duty assignments. It turns out, concerned c…

Spectrum, the nation’s second largest cable operator, is on a mission to hire veterans and military spouses. Up until recently, recruiting and hiring veterans, National Guard members, Reservists, and military spouses has been done through an organic approach at Spectrum. Currently, 10% of its workforce has an affiliation to the military community. …

The Fort Bliss Military Spouse Professional Network boasts nearly 1,500 like-minded professional military spouse members. These members share tips, tricks, job openings, or even just an ear to fellow members. The work that is done through these networks would not happen were it not for our fantastic volunteers. Listen in as two volunteers at the Fo…

Our CFP program managers wear many hats. They inform company executives about the values that military talent will bring to their organizations. They coach transitioning service members during the interview process. Program managers match fellows with corporations and work to ensure that this relationship is a symbiotic one for both parties. They a…

Hiring Our Heroes, in collaboration with Starbucks, launched the Hiring 100,000 Military Spouses campaign a year ago. This three-year hiring initiative calls for companies and businesses, of all sizes, across America to make a collective commitment to hire 100,000 military spouses. Listen in as Brian Alvarado, Military Spouse Program Senior Manager…

You never know when a life-changing opportunity will present itself. Being prepared for the off-chance occasion that opportunity will be knocking on your door is key to a successful transition. Through our many workshops and unique programs like our Corporate Fellowship Program, Hiring Our Heroes has a wealth of resources to ensure you are prepared…

Since Career Summits began, less than five years ago, we have held nearly 100 events reaching thousands of service members, military spouses and veterans. Join Hiring Our Heroes Executive Director, Chuck Hodges and Director of Career Summits, Marnie Holder as they discuss the progression and changes of the events over the years and what they are lo…

What do you do when your community has an abundance of people and organizations looking to help military families? You pool the resources! Learn how NextOp is doing just that and ultimately helping dozens of non-profits thrive while touching the lives of countless military families.By Hiring Our Heroes | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Since 2009, Penske has been committed to hiring veterans and National Guard and Reserve personnel. Join Penske's Sean Wilkins to find out how he took his own transition experience to drive change within Penske's veteran and military recruitment program and why he believes ownership and planning are two key pieces to success for both companies and m…

From job listings to workshops and resume training, our community partners at the state and local level provide a great number of day-to-day support services. Often, the services they offer are as unique as the communities they serve. Listen in to hear about the programs and services offered by the Texas Workforce Commission and learn why veterans …

Comcast NBCUniversal has a small, but mighty team conducting veteran and military spouse hiring efforts. Their team of eight are working to hire 21,000 military community members by 2021. As a founding coalition member of the Hiring 100,000 Military Spouses campaign, Comcast has a storied history of supporting military families through their founde…

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What are job recruiters really looking for when they're searching for talent? Hear it straight from Houston Rockets Director of Human Resources Kristen Harper. The Houston Rockets organization is so decisive about their talent -- they often never have an opening! Find out why on this episode of the Sitrep podcast.…

Volunteering isn’t just good for those you’re helping. It can be a great tool for increasing your own state of mental wellness. Hear from HOH Volunteer, Maj. (Ret.) and Military Spouse, Frankie Roberts about her own transition and how volunteering has helped her get through the latest transition in her life - the loss of her spouse.…

Hiring Our Heroes Sports Expos are hosted in partnership with the NHL, NBA, and Major League Baseball at arenas across the United States. In this episode of the Sitrep podcast, Gary Soldato, Director of Sports and Entertainment Expos at Hiring Our Heroes, explains how hiring managers can maximize their expo experience and how job seekers can use th…

Since January 2018, we have launched Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones (MSEEZ) from coast to coast. Each community is able to shape their efforts based on the needs of the local military population. Learn more about the MSEEZ program and the unique activities going on in zones throughout the country.…

Medal of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts takes a sunny ride in the Hiring Our Heroes Toyota wrapped vehicle to share his insight into transition and his views on how the support networks surrounding service members can truly set military families up for success.By Hiring Our Heroes | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

By Hiring Our Heroes | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Our special series on the USS Midway continues with Hiring Our Heroes and Toyota Personal Brand Ambassador, Mrs. Bonnie Amos, Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton, Kevin Burke, Director of Military Spouse Programs at Hiring Our Heroes, Elizabeth O'Brien and Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications, Andrea Hutchins. Pull up a seat alongside our gues…

In mid-February, Hiring Our Heroes hosted a Career Summit aboard the USS Midway. While there, we had the privilege to sit down with Scott McGaugh, Marketing Director at the USS Midway. McGaugh played an integral role in bringing the floating museum to the San Diego coast in 2004. Listen in as this author, philanthropist, and USS Midway enthusiast d…

Since 2013, Blackstone, a national private equity firm, has leveraged their portfolio of companies to hire over 50,000 Veterans. Michael McDermott, was integral in helping to implement veteran initiatives for Blackstone; eventually overseeing efforts to become a founding coalition member of the Hiring 100k Military Spouse initiative at Hiring Our H…

Senior Director of Military Spouse Programs, Elizabeth O'Brien and Deputy Director of Military Spouse Programs Anna Christen join our Senior Manager of Communications and Marketing, Andrea Hutchins to take a ride for another episode of our Toyota powered "Car-cast." Thanks to the support of our partners there are some exciting things happening with…

Join Hiring Our Heroes Andrea Hutchins and Marnie Holder as they discuss the updated Summits program. Ever wondered who or when you should attend a Career Summit? Listen is as they discuss how Summits have transformed to be more inclusive of the entire military family.By Hiring Our Heroes | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

By Hiring Our Heroes | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

The Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program has been growing rapidly since its inception just a few short years ago. With nearly an 80% offer rate being extended to fellows participating in each cohort - the program is enjoying success for both companies and fellows alike. Today's podcast with LaQuinta's Derek Blake and U.S. Air Force Captai…

Our Military Spouse (MSEAC) and Veteran Advisory Council's (VEAC) come together 3 times per year to identify best practices for recruiting and retaining veterans and military spouses. Hiring and retaining top talent can truly be a tough nut to crack, but these individuals are formally committed to leading the way. Join Prudential's Jim Beamesderfer…

Recorded live during our Veteran and Military Spouse Hiring Council meeting at Capital One, this episode is jam-packed full of leaders in the veteran and military spouse recruiting and retention space. Join us as we sit down with Booz Allen Hamilton's Kathy Breeze and Laura Schmiegel; Toyota Personal Brand Ambassador and President of FASTPORT, Adam…

Join Toyota Personal Branding Ambassador Dakota Meyer and Director of Military Spouse Programs, Elizabeth O'Brien as they sit down with Jeff Duff and Grant Johnston to discuss the unique opportunities and myriad success stories for the transitioning service members, miitary spouses, and veterans who have joined Airstreams. With a 90% job offer rate…

Join Dakota Meyer and co-host Liz O'Brien at Camp Pendleton, Calif. where they sit down with former Toyota VP, Don Esmond. Don shares his experiences as a former marine and a Toyota VP. With over 50 years of professional experience, Don's personal story of transition is a great testament to why we all need a plan. Learn more about the impact compan…

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Join Toyota Personal Branding Ambassadors (and veterans) Dakota Meyer and Brad Snyder as they discuss the impact of Pearl Harbor on today’s generations. Listen in as Brad talks about what it’s like to be a Paralympian, learn why they both believe happiness is a choice, and hear firsthand their personal stories of transition troubles, triumphs, and …

Join Dakota Meyer and HOH's Liz O'Brien as they sit down with Derek Blake, Vice President of Marketing and Military Programs for La Quinta Inns & Suites, as he discusses the unique military hiring strategy at La Quinta. Listen in as he shares examples of how La Quinta's military engagement has changed the company from the inside out. Learn more abo…

Join Dakota Meyer and co-host Liz O'Brien as they sit down at Facebook HQ with Anna Christen from HOH and Adrienne Sherk from Team RWB as they share their experiences as military spouses, veterans, and their transition from active service to civilian careers. Learn more about the impact Team RWB and Hiring Our Heroes are making across the country b…

Join Dakota Meyer from Camp Pendleton in California as he talks with Steve Janke, statewide veterans field representative at Wisconsin's Department of Veterans Affairs, about the role state and local governments can play in veteran employment and the larger military community. Learn more about how the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is wor…

Join Dakota Meyer from Starbucks HQ in Seattle as he talks about veteran employment and military community initiatives at Starbucks with fellow Marines Matt Kress, Senior Manager Veterans and Military Affairs, and Tom Tice, Director of Human Resources. Learn more about job opportunities with Starbucks by visiting their career website.…

Join Dakota Meyer as he sits down with fellow Marine and Territory Sales Manager with Phillips 66, Andrew Keifer-McNeill. Hear Andrew's military-to-civilian transition story and how he landed a right-fit job with Phillips 66. Visit the Phillips 66 veteran job portal and connect with Phillips 66 Careers via LinkedIn.…

Join Dakota Meyer and HOH's Liz O'Brien as they sit down with Lauren Lobrano, Director of the Paving Access For Veteran's Employment (PAVE) Program at Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Lauren explains the "high touch" one-on-one approach all job seekers receive from PAVE along with the vast resources PVA and PAVE have available for service membe…

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Join Dakota Meyer as he sits down with former First Lady of the Marine Corps, fellow HOH Personal Branding Ambassador, and "mom" Mrs. Bonnie Amos. Learn more about the Amoses' career transition story, how they've collectively failed to actually retire, and their strategies for finding "our people" in retirement.…

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By Hiring Our Heroes | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation