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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Newport News recognized as top military spouse employer
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.(WAVY)– The City of Newport News was named a 2025 Top Military Spouse Employer by Newport News is the only municipality to receive this distinction. Officials with the city say that they are committed to supporting military spouses through inclusive hiring practices and career development opportunities. 'Being named a Top Military Spouse Employer is a true honor and a reflection of our unwavering commitment to supporting military spouses—dedicated individuals who make profound sacrifices alongside their loved ones in uniform,' said City Manager Alan K. Archer. To help military spouses further their careers, the city has implemented targeted recruitment strategies by offering remote and hybrid work options. The city also participates in programs like the Department of Defense's Military Spouse Employment Program (MSEP), American Corporate Partners (ACP), and Hiring Our Heroes. 'As a military spouse, it's not always easy to find opportunities to build experience and grow professionally, especially when you move often,' said Jennifer Owen, Military Spouse Fellowship selectee. 'That's why this fellowship means so much to me. I'm truly excited to be part of it and to finally have the chance to use what I've learned, gain hands-on experience, and grow alongside supportive mentors.' For more information about employment opportunities with the City of Newport News, please visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hiring Our Heroes hosts career fair for veterans, military families
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Hiring Our Heroes, a nonprofit designed to help veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find meaningful careers, will host a hiring fair at the Fort Eustis Club starting Tuesday, May 13. Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) Amplify will host a professional development and career preparation workshop for military spouses on May 13, while the JBLE Career Summit will take place for military community members on May 14. The fair will be free and various companies will be hiring for positions both locally and nationally. 'Hiring veterans and military spouses is an opportunity for the American business community totap into highly skilled, solid talent; and a way for organizations to benefit from a resilient andversatile workforce. The skillsets that the military community bring to the table are second to none– they are highly sought after talent,' said Crystal Bryant-Kearns, director, Hiring Our Heroes Events & Engagement. Those interested in registering for the event should visit the link here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sands Hires Its First Corporate Team Member Through the Hiring Our Heroes Program
Las Vegas Sands After participating in the Hiring Our Heroes program at corporate headquarters this past year, Sands hired its first program fellow in early 2025. Chase Jackson recently completed his service in the U.S. Air Force as a Technical Sergeant, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) journeyman/Joint Terminal Attack Controller instructor and was matched with Sands as an HOH fellow last fall. He joined the company as a cybersecurity analyst at the culmination of his fellowship in January. It's no coincidence that Sands' first HOH hire was in cybersecurity. The company was introduced to the program by Doug Medley, director of Cybersecurity, who also participated in HOH. 'HOH was one of many Department of Defense SkillBridge opportunities presented to me during my Transition Assistance Program briefings,' Medley said. 'As an HOH alum, I felt it was important to add a pathway for separating service members to work in positions not associated with the government. Since I saw first-hand the win-win situation the program offers, it only made sense to bring it to Sands.' The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's HOH program is offered to military service members, veterans, and military spouses. Launched in 2011, Hiring Our Heroes connects the military community with American businesses to spur economic opportunity and a strong, diversified workforce. The program aims to create meaningful employment opportunities through hiring events, digital programs, upskilling opportunities and fellowships. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connects participating host employers to its rich pipeline of military talent for a 12-week fellowship. Candidates are carefully matched with participating companies based on their specific skills and company needs. Once fellows are assigned to a host company, they undergo exclusive on-the-job training and are able to gain work experience in the private sector. This real-world training is augmented by weekly educational sessions held for the HOH cohort working in various company assignments. 'The host company gets access to a large group of professionals with a wide variety of skillsets and experience levels to grow and sustain their team,' Medley said. 'They also get to know a candidate and determine suitability for a role without all the costs associated with hiring a team member or paid intern. Service members get to learn about a company while still receiving their military pay and benefits. This allows them more flexibility and opportunities to find a job that is the right fit for them.' Jackson found Sands and the cybersecurity team to be a great fit for his desired professional environment. 'The individuals who work here respect people who are willing to work hard,' he said. 'Co-workers go above and beyond to help those that want to learn. Management goes above and beyond to accommodate personal life events such as appointments, emergencies, etc. This means a lot to me because added flexibility provides more control in personal 'life' situations.' With his positive experience, Jackson encourages other members of the military community to consider the opportunities that Hiring Our Heroes can offer. 'I think the benefits of the program are awesome for people who know the company they want to work for as well as those that have no idea what company they want to work for,' he said.'From personal experience, we usually have no idea what we want to do after leaving the military. HOH gives transitioning service members the chance to market their skills for roles outside the military, honing in on what fields best suit their learned skillsets. I honestly could not have had a better experience.' Sands' participation in Hiring Our Heroes is part of the company's ambition to contribute $200 million globally to workforce programs from 2021-2025. As of the end of 2023, Sands had contributed $181 million to programs in this area and will update on its 2024 progress in its next ESG report to be published this spring. To learn more about the company's priority on workforce development, read the most recent ESG report:
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WPAFB event looks to ‘hire our heroes' with workshops, job fair
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An upcoming job fair looks to help transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. The 'Hiring Our Heroes' Career Summit will be held at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lawyer from Russia, OH to compete on 'Jeopardy' tonight Returning for its sixth year, the event will bring in 50 local employers to help those with military backgrounds find jobs in a variety of fields. In addition to the job fair, there will also be learning opportunities and workshops to help attendees find jobs and increase their skillset. Participants are also encouraged to network and meet with other prospective jobseekers. The Job Seeker Workshops will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Hiring Fair will commence from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is free and open to active-duty service members, National Guard, veterans, and military spouses. Participants are encouraged to register in advance to hold a spot. To learn more or to register, visit the Hiring Our Heroes website. The Hope Hotel is located at 10823 Chidlaw Road at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two local job fairs offer opportunities for veterans
Apr. 15—Local veterans looking for employment have two opportunities approaching with hiring events. Hiring Our Heroes will happen 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 24 at the Hope Hotel just outside Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. And the "Vets Moving Forward Resource and Job Fair" will be 3 to 7 p.m. May 21 at the Wright State University Student Union Apollo Room. Both events are open to veterans. Hiring Our Heroes, which has hosted Wright-Patterson events since 2019, will have some 50 employers. It's the 10th year for Vets Moving Forward Cassie Barlow, former installation commander at Wright-Patterson and now president of the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education, said hiring veterans makes eminent sense for employers. Veterans tend to be trustworthy, drug-free and adaptable, she said. "Not only are they willing to learn, but they know how to learn," Barlow said in an interview. "If you think about the number of positions that military members rotate through in a career ... that's still probably 10 different jobs." Barlow recalled that in 2015, then-Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald reached out to 50 different cities, including Dayton, to launch community engagement boards. Dayton was on that list, and this event has been one result of that board's ongoing work, she said. "The key is community, right?" she said. The Dayton area is the nation's sixth largest concentration of veterans in the United States, she said. Barlow said that with a federal hiring freeze in place, hiring for government positions has slowed drastically. "That's my feel, that's what I'm hearing from friends and colleagues in the federal contracting world," she said. "Everyone is in a wait-and-see (mode) right now." But besides a job fair, veterans can expect presentations on the VA PACT Act, assistance with disability claims, helping enrolling with the Dayton VA Medical Center, helping obtaining Montgomery County veteran ID cards and more. Montgomery County RTA and Green CATS will provide free transportation for veterans and family members needing transportation to and from Wright State. Veterans should bring their DD 214 with them to the event. Hiring Our Heroes is free and open to active-duty service members, National Guard, veterans, and military spouses. Participants are encouraged to register. To learn more or to register, visit the Hiring Our Heroes website or contact the 88 FSS community readiness consultant, Stacia Wren at
