Where can I find vets looking for work?

SSG Aj Ashley — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:57:36 -0500

I am a vet and I am the Talent Acquisition Manager for Joerns Healthcare and my company is very eager to increase our veteran workforce... where can I find vets looking for work?

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 12:00 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:26 -0500

First, thank you for your service and ongoing commitment!!! If you go to the site below there's actually a link for employers. This is the site that is used for TAP so should help transitioning Veterans too. https://www.vets.gov/veterans-employment-center

Home Veterans Employment Center : Vets.gov

Veterans Employment Center

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 12:00 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:38 -0500

Here in the Job Seekers group
Maybe talking with the VA or assistance services for Unemployed Veterans
You could talk with SFL/TAP officials
Word of Mouth.
Tags in your posts that address "Job Seekers"

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 7 at 2016 12:08 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:08:36 -0500

This thread has me thinking this site can bring connectivity with prospective companies and veterans looking for a job. A forum that stays open and tacked to the top for efficiency and continuity.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 1:02 PM

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:02:48 -0500

Workforce development agencies (state level). You can find a list by state here: https://us.jobs/state-workforce-agencies.asp

State Workforce Agencies | US.jobs

Response by SFC William Adamek made Jan 7 at 2016 1:04 PM

SFC William Adamek — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:04:19 -0500

Department of Labor - VETS (Veterans Employment and Training Services) provides two grants annually to each state to provide veteran staff to assist specifically with veteran employment. They are DVOP (Disabled Veteran Opportunity Program) representatives who case manage disabled veterans as well as other veterans with barriers to employment and LVER (Local Veteran Employment Representatives) who do the business outreach to find or create jobs/careers for veterans. We are part of each state governments Workforce one-stop system which are called different things (WorkSource in Washington State) in different states. By federal rules we can only assist veterans and have access to our states unemployment databases allowing us the ability to search and communicate with unemployed veterans.

Here is a link to find the closest state one-stop for anywhere: http://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-job-centers.aspx

CareerOneStop

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 1:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:05:07 -0500

TAMP classes on base and an organization called ERG and Hero's to Hire.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 1:38 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:38:00 -0500

Capt Brandon Charters is a great resource for Veteran networking, especially those seeking employment.

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Jan 7 at 2016 1:41 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:41:54 -0500

SSG Aj Ashley - Great question. We have thousands of transitioning service members on RallyPoint and we work directly with exployers to expand their outreach in our community. Feel free to connect with me here and I can assist.
Thanks for looping me in Maj Private RallyPoint Member.

Response by SPC Brian Bay made Jan 7 at 2016 1:50 PM

SPC Brian Bay — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:50:13 -0500

you can always check out LinkedIn; folks who have military background also list their skills, education and employment history along with the type of employment that they're looking for.

Response by Barbara Coombs made Jan 7 at 2016 2:12 PM

Barbara Coombs — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:12:33 -0500

There are many resources - recruitmilitary.com; hiringourheroes.org; gijobs.com; etc. Look for career fairs in your local area.

Response by Capt Bob Abbott made Jan 7 at 2016 2:17 PM

Capt Bob Abbott — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:17:57 -0500

Reach out to Veteran Insider. They help vets find jobs.

Response by Cpl David E. Jenkins Jr. made Jan 7 at 2016 2:46 PM

Cpl David E. Jenkins Jr. — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:46:00 -0500

Where are you located? I am in the NYC area. I help Veterans with Employment Training. I have a lot of Veterans who you can help if you're in my area. You can reach me at [login to see] ex. 203.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 3:05 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:05:50 -0500

Contact every state's Workforce Division, or whatever it's called. They have specifically trained advisers and counselors to work with veterans looking for employment. That's where your employment advertisement will enter the conversation.

Response by CPO Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols made Jan 7 at 2016 3:28 PM

CPO Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:28:23 -0500

Are you on the various Veterans Facebook Groups? I see need for employment alll the time.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jan 7 at 2016 5:33 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:33:54 -0500

Hi SSG,
Here is a link to members on RallyPoint who have listed themselves as "Job Seekers."
https://www.rallypoint.com/positions/job-seeker

Job Seeker on RallyPoint

Connect with current and former Job Seekers on RallyPoint. Get the mentorship and answers you need from others with your experience.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Jan 7 at 2016 5:34 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:34:12 -0500

what skills/specialties? what locations?

Response by TSgt Jennifer Disch made Jan 7 at 2016 7:55 PM

TSgt Jennifer Disch — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 19:55:40 -0500

I'm looking for work

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 9:37 PM

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Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Jan 8 at 2016 7:30 AM

SA Harold Hansmann — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 07:30:06 -0500

Have you tried the local state talent bank.
Ones like mitalent.org

Response by SGT Justin Anderson made Jan 8 at 2016 2:52 PM

SGT Justin Anderson — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:52:30 -0500

From me being a fellow job seeker: Military installation job fairs, army wounded warrior programs, vet centers, VA, and SFAC facilities.

Response by SGT Chris Hill made Jan 8 at 2016 6:48 PM

SGT Chris Hill — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:48:31 -0500

Right here, this guy!

Response by MSgt Lionel (Leo) Rondeau made Jan 9 at 2016 7:12 PM

MSgt Lionel (Leo) Rondeau — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 19:12:46 -0500

There are fantastic ideas from those who responded before me. There are so many different ways to target veterans, but the key is going to be location. Where are you and where are you trying to fill positions. I agree that you need to review the existing hiring groups that currently exist like Hiring our Heroes, vet group sponsored job fairs, targeting transition courses at military installations, and more. Do you have a vet focused hiring site? Have you considered reaching out to a veteran recruiter from a company that isn't competition so you can learn from their best practices?

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