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July 23, 2026
Job Search Solved: How to Use AI to Get Hired 2026

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming job seeking. Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile with AI strategies.

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July 23, 2026
CTS Resume Essentials 2026

Unlock the secrets to creating standout resumes that catch hiring managers’ attention and pass AI screenings effortlessly.

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July 23, 2026
CTS Elevator Pitch Workshop 2026

Your elevator pitch is key to career success. Discover how to present yourself confidently and professionally.

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July 23, 2026
Networking for Authenticity and Impact 2026

Learn how to network with confidence in our session on authentic connections and effective strategies for informational interviews.

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Three veterans chat with an American flag behind them.
July 13, 2026
Networking as a Force Multiplier: 5 Tactical Steps to Build Your Professional Ecosystem

Transform your military connections into your greatest career asset. Explore 5 tactical steps to build a powerful professional network today.

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Brandon Hayes with his arms out wide in front of a yellow CCAE pop-up cover at a street fair.
July 10, 2026
Solving the Employment Puzzle: How One Military Spouse Found His Perfect Match

After nearly a year of job searching, Navy spouse Brandon Hayes found the support and connections that launched his marketing career.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
Ambassador John Wayne Troxell delivers remarks to an audience of service members and civilians at the 2026 Career Summit at Kadena Air Force Base.
June 26, 2026
What to Expect: Career Summit Edition

Learn what to expect at HOH Career Summits – from workshops and networking to on-site hiring opportunities designed for military-connected job seekers.

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2026 winner Steve Lawrence posing with his family and representatives from the Toyota dealership and Hiring Our Heroes in front of his new Toyota Highlander.
June 25, 2026
Revving Up Retirement in a New Toyota Highlander for Dedicated Veteran

After a lifetime of military service, veteran Steve Lawrence received an unexpected message: he had won the 2026 Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes.

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Close up of Megan Rowley standing in front of shelves of food at the JBAB food pantry.
June 18, 2026
A Heart for Service: How One Military Spouse Built a Career with Purpose 

Explore how one military spouse used strategic volunteering and Hiring Our Heroes networks to overcome employment gaps and build a career rooted in service.

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