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solar industry employees on roof
November 21, 2023
‘I Feel Like a Lieutenant Again’: Transitioning Service Member Launches Career in Solar Industry

U.S. Army veteran LaTisha Phillips completed hands-on training through the Solar Ready Vets Fellowship to guide her transition from active-duty soldier to a leadership role at Onyx Renewables.

Articles Career Planning Employer Service Member
Thomas J. Donohue
November 16, 2023
Former US Chamber CEO’s Visionary Leadership Supplied Springboard for Hiring Our Heroes’ Sustained Success

Thomas J. Donohue was one of the first business leaders to recognize the value military veterans bring to the private sector.

Articles Honoring Their Service Employer Service Organization
November 8, 2023
Veterans in the Workplace 2023

An examination of the impact of employment, unemployment, and underemployment on the mental health and wellbeing of today’s military spouses.

Employer Service Member Service Organization Veteran
waiting line at Fort Gordon hiring event
August 29, 2023
Start Small, Start Today: How to Invest in Military Spouse Hiring at Your Organization

Military-ready companies share tips for recruiting, hiring, and retaining military spouses.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine receives HOH Congressional Impact Award
July 24, 2023
U.S. Senator Honored for Finding Solutions to Military Spouse Unemployment  

Hiring Our Heroes President Eric Eversole and Booz Allen Hamilton CEO Horacio Rozanski presented the award.

Articles Honoring Their Service Employer Military Spouse
Business leaders talking at a networking reception
June 26, 2023
‘We Need More Companies’: Hiring Our Heroes Encourages More Employers to Build Career Pathways for Military Spouses

Hiring Our Heroes’ success depends on the collective efforts of industry leaders, corporate America, and government agencies.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
Mollie Raymond listens to a speaker at the 2023 Military Spouse Employment Summit.
June 5, 2023
Her Leadership Inspires Military Spouses to Embrace Upskilling Opportunities

Space Force spouse Mollie Raymond received the Bonnie Amos Impact Award for Lifetime Achievement at the annual Military Spouse Employment Summit.

Articles Honoring Their Service Employer Military Spouse
Adam Rocke poses for a photo in a conference room with good natural lighting
May 2, 2023
The Why of Adam Rocke

Retired U.S. Army colonel builds networks, local and national, to help military-affiliated families in transition.

Articles Honoring Their Service Employer Service Organization
Man and woman smiling and looking to the right in conversation with a potential employer
April 4, 2023
3 Reasons Why Now Is the Right Time to Hire a Military Spouse

The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot is a low-risk option for military-ready employers.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Military Spouse