employers

Start, run, and grow with HOH

Through world-class hiring events, digital programs, and internships, HOH connects businesses with accomplished individuals from the military community who are ready to work.

how hoh helps employers

We Make Recruiting from the Military Community Easy

Connect with the curated talent you need to build and diversify your workforce at HOH events, or tap into a pipeline of military community talent by hosting a fellow.

• Hiring Events
• Fellowship Programs
• Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones
• Wellbeing in the Workplace

Hiring Our Heroes is one of Booz Allen's top sources for qualified military talent.

Greg Rivera

Military Recruiting Lead, Booz Allen Hamilton

HOH Value

host a fellow

Discover Talent within the Military Community

Explore the tremendous value that veterans and military spouses can bring to your company by participating in HOH's Fellowship Programs. These programs provide transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and military caregivers with professional training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce, expanding corporate America’s understanding of the military community and providing a pipeline of that talent into civilian careers.

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hiring events

The Talent you Need, When you Need It

Connect with transitioning service member, veteran, and military spouse candidates at in-person hiring events on military installations or across the globe and in cities throughout the nation.

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October 05, 2022 at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET Conference

Camp Lejeune Skilled Trades Career Fair

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October 06, 2022 at 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PT Conference

Alaska Virtual GROW

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October 06, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Conference

Virtual Hiring Fair: Government Contracting

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wellbeing in the workplace

Building Morale and a Shared Sense of Purpose

On November 13, 2019, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in collaboration with the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End the National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Executive Order Task Force and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, launched Wellbeing in the Workplace, a collaborative effort to prioritize mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

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MSEEZ

Identifying Opportunities and Addressing Barriers to Entry

Established to connect military spouses with companies committed to hiring, Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones (MSEEZ) are collaborative efforts among the local business, civic, and military communities that establish employment networks in municipalities around the country. Working with a broad array of public and private sector supporters, MSEEZ foster collaboration among local stakeholders and work to identify opportunities as well as barriers to entry for military spouses seeking meaningful employment.

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#DiscoverTheTalent

Find Talent within the Military Spouse Community

#DiscoverTheTalent is an initiative to further build business relationships in the communities we serve to advocate, train, and hire military spouses. 

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Real Stories

A Recruiter's Perspective

The people who choose to serve in our military come from every corner of the country, represent every demographic, have diverse backgrounds and experiences. So, in our experience, you're inherently finding diverse talent when you source military talent.

Tom Downs

Lead Diversity Recruiting Strategist, Booz Allen Hamilton

Real Stories

A Recruiter's Perspective

It is truly a privilege to take part in hiring from our nation's finest, bettering the organization I am a part of through their employment, and hopefully, making a positive impact on their lives and the lives of their families all inclusively.

Recruiter Attendee

Virtual Hiring Fair: Law Enforcement, November 2020

Annual awards

Recognizing Contributions to Veteran and Spouse Hiring

Each year, Hiring Our Heroes recognizes the tremendous contributions of those who have gone above and beyond to help our nation’s heroes. Awards are presented to companies and individuals that have developed and applied best practices for addressing the employment challenges faced by America’s veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

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Impact Awards

Celebrating those who Create Opportunity

The Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Impact Awards recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of businesses, community leaders, and military spouses as they create strong communities that support and provide economic opportunities for military spouses.

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frequently asked questions

Learn more about working with Hiring Our Heroes

Is my business eligible to recruit at a Hiring Our Heroes event?

To recruit at a Hiring Our Heroes hiring event, nationwide employers must have at least two open positions in the location of the hiring fair and at least five positions open nationally, while small businesses must have at least one open local position. Employers are attending to recruit employees only, not to recruit for multi-level marketing, direct sales, or consulting roles, nor to recruit students or attract business. For complete eligibility details, contact HIRINGOURHEROES@USCHAMBER.COM.  

Is there a cost to participate in a Hiring Our Heroes event?

There is no cost for job seekers or employers to register for or attend a Hiring Our Heroes event.

Employer roadmap

Find your path to hiring and retaining veterans and military spouses

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