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The Veteran Employment Collective

The Right Resources at the Right Moment.
Confidently navigate your next steps through a unified network of resources offering tailored support to the military-connected community.

About the Initiative
One Network. Multiple Organizations. Seamless Support.

Powered by a shared referral and data system, the Veteran Employment Collective (VEC) unites best-in-class nonprofit organizations, employers, and training partners to ensure every military-connected individual accesses the comprehensive support required to succeed.​

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Katharina B.

Transitioning Service Member

Referrals from the Hiring Our Heroes Career Connector team led transitioning service member Katharina B. to FourBlock’s Career Readiness Program and HOH’s Corporate Fellowship Program, ultimately resulting in a defense and security position with McKinsey & Company.

Quaran N.

Veteran

Veteran Quaran N. attended a Hiring Our Heroes Virtual Amplify and Career Summit leading to a referral to NextOp. The support he received from both organizations helped him secure a role with FedEx.

Sarah Z.

Transitioning Service Member

For transitioning service member Sarah Z., a referral from Hiring Our Heroes to VetJobs allowed her to pursue a cybersecurity certification through Coursera that provided the credentials she needed to join Google as a program manager.

How it Works
Your Customized Roadmap to Success

Our Career Connectors are your gateway to this network of resources. They evaluate your circumstances, offer personalized support, and seamlessly plug you into the specific programs and partners best suited to your goals. ​

Deploy the power of the Veteran Employment Collective by reaching out to a Career Connector today.​

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By the Numbers
Measurable Impact Through Collective Effort
*As of September 2026
9700+
Referrals
400+
Hires
7
VEC Organizations
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