Posted on Jun 3, 2020
VetXL: Hiring Together – live Q&A with VA and partners now hiring Veterans and Spouses. What are your questions?
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The Department of Veterans Affairs and our hiring partners at Amazon, ACP, Blue Star Families, LinkedIn, USAA, Walgreens, & Walmart will be here on June 16th at 3PM EST to answer hiring questions for Veterans and spouses. You can ask questions to the following people:
SMSgt Julieann Torres, Healthcare Recruitment Consultant - VHA Workforce Recruitment
TSgt Renetta Bradford, Manager at Veteran/Military Spouse Employment Program (VEMSEP)
Timothy Johnston, Supervisor, VBA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
The Honorable Cheryl Mason, VA, Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
CPO (Join to see), Senior Program Manager, Global Military Affairs at Amazon
PO1 Nicholas Curry, Senior Program Manager, AWS Military Programs at Amazon
Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO and President at Blue Star Families
COL Brynt Parmeter, Senior Director Military Programs at Walmart
Maj James Wood, VP Federal Programs at Walgreens
Maj Michael Kelly, VP Military Advocacy at USAA
Cpl Tim Cochrane, SVP, Business Development at American Corporate Partners
CPT Sarah Roberts, Head of Military and Veterans Programs at LinkedIn
Learn more about each organization;
VA Careers-
https://rly.pt/VACareers
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an unwavering commitment to support our Veterans, and that includes helping them build rewarding careers within our health care system. VA gives Veterans—particularly those with disabilities—hiring preference for any available positions. We value the special skills and unique perspectives Veterans bring to the table. And we understand that by sharing your experiences, you can continue a life of service, helping other Veterans heal and cope with being back home.
At VA, we also recognize that military spouses are educated, qualified and ready to serve the nation’s Veterans and their families. That is why VA partners with the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) program to help recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in meaningful careers at VA. If you’re a military spouse looking for employment, consider working at VA. We offer competitive pay, premium-support group health insurance and remote work options. You can even earn up to $4,000 in tuition to pursue licensing in targeted fields through the My Career Advancement Account scholarship.
For more details on VA employment opportunities for Veterans and military spouses, visit: https://rly.pt/VACareers
Services for Veterans and Transitioning Servicemembers-
If you are a Veteran or transitioning Servicemember with a service-connected disability (of 10% or more) seeking career opportunities; the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (VR&E) program (sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program) helps prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable careers.
Apply online at:
https://rly.pt/VocRehab
Fill out VA form 28-1900 “Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation”
You can find the form at: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-28-1900-are.pdf
Mail the form to your closest VA Regional Office.
Services for Employers
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), employs over 70 Employment Coordinators (EC) nationwide. ECs are here to partner with businesses in addressing their needs, We can assist in providing your company with motivated, well skilled work force, and also assist our nations Veterans in the process. If you are a business with recruitment needs please contact VR&E, Employment Services [login to see] .
Amazon-
https://rly.pt/Amazon
The Global Military Affairs team is focused on hiring, developing, and retaining the best and the brightest military talent available for positions within Amazon through various programs and initiatives. We seek to be the earth’s most military friendly company by also improving the lives of veterans, their families, and our communities through innovative solutions.
Military Spouse Programs at Amazon-
Amazon values the diversity in demographics and skills that military spouses bring to the workforce. The Military Spouse Program Manager is building internal programs to educate hiring managers, develop internal processes to allow for seamless PCSing, and external programs to connect Military Spouses to career at Amazon.
Blue Star Families-
https://rly.pt/BSF
BSF's Spouseforce program is a free career portal designed by military spouses to help military spouses in their career journey. We connect military spouses to training, mentoring and career opportunities through a variety of partnerships. To date, we've delivered over $55M in economic impact to our communities through this effort. Interested military spouses can begin their career journey with Blue Star Families by completing the simple 3-step process at our Spouseforce portal: https://rly.pt/spouseforce
Walmart-
https://rly.pt/Walmart
Walgreens-
https://rly.pt/Walgreens
USAA-
https://rly.pt/USAA
American Corporate Partners-
https://rly.pt/ACP
Nationwide nonprofit ACP (acp-usa.org) connects post-9/11 veterans with mentors at 80+ top-tier companies like Coca-Cola, Deloitte, IBM, Major League Baseball, Raytheon and Wells Fargo for one-on-one, customized, free yearlong mentorships. Whether you're new to the private sector, looking for advice about how to make a career change or feel stagnant in your current role, a mentor can help you find and maintain meaningful employment. In 2019, nearly 2,000 veterans found a new job with their ACP mentor’s assistance. Since 2008, more than 17,000 service members and veterans have already completed their yearlong mentorship with ACP, and 98% would recommend the program to fellow veterans. To start your mentorship, visit http://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring and complete a Protégé application today, as mentorship openings are limited.
LinkedIn-
https://rly.pt/LIpremium
https://rly.pt/LImilitary
DOL-
DOL VETS: http://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets and http://www.veterans.gov
DOL resources to help workers and employers: http://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
Unemployment Compensation FAQs: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/unemployment-benefits-for-student-veterans-fact-sheet.pdf
HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program: http://www.HIREVets.gov
SMSgt Julieann Torres, Healthcare Recruitment Consultant - VHA Workforce Recruitment
TSgt Renetta Bradford, Manager at Veteran/Military Spouse Employment Program (VEMSEP)
Timothy Johnston, Supervisor, VBA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
The Honorable Cheryl Mason, VA, Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
CPO (Join to see), Senior Program Manager, Global Military Affairs at Amazon
PO1 Nicholas Curry, Senior Program Manager, AWS Military Programs at Amazon
Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO and President at Blue Star Families
COL Brynt Parmeter, Senior Director Military Programs at Walmart
Maj James Wood, VP Federal Programs at Walgreens
Maj Michael Kelly, VP Military Advocacy at USAA
Cpl Tim Cochrane, SVP, Business Development at American Corporate Partners
CPT Sarah Roberts, Head of Military and Veterans Programs at LinkedIn
Learn more about each organization;
VA Careers-
https://rly.pt/VACareers
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an unwavering commitment to support our Veterans, and that includes helping them build rewarding careers within our health care system. VA gives Veterans—particularly those with disabilities—hiring preference for any available positions. We value the special skills and unique perspectives Veterans bring to the table. And we understand that by sharing your experiences, you can continue a life of service, helping other Veterans heal and cope with being back home.
At VA, we also recognize that military spouses are educated, qualified and ready to serve the nation’s Veterans and their families. That is why VA partners with the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) program to help recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in meaningful careers at VA. If you’re a military spouse looking for employment, consider working at VA. We offer competitive pay, premium-support group health insurance and remote work options. You can even earn up to $4,000 in tuition to pursue licensing in targeted fields through the My Career Advancement Account scholarship.
For more details on VA employment opportunities for Veterans and military spouses, visit: https://rly.pt/VACareers
Services for Veterans and Transitioning Servicemembers-
If you are a Veteran or transitioning Servicemember with a service-connected disability (of 10% or more) seeking career opportunities; the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (VR&E) program (sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program) helps prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable careers.
Apply online at:
https://rly.pt/VocRehab
Fill out VA form 28-1900 “Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation”
You can find the form at: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-28-1900-are.pdf
Mail the form to your closest VA Regional Office.
Services for Employers
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), employs over 70 Employment Coordinators (EC) nationwide. ECs are here to partner with businesses in addressing their needs, We can assist in providing your company with motivated, well skilled work force, and also assist our nations Veterans in the process. If you are a business with recruitment needs please contact VR&E, Employment Services [login to see] .
Amazon-
https://rly.pt/Amazon
The Global Military Affairs team is focused on hiring, developing, and retaining the best and the brightest military talent available for positions within Amazon through various programs and initiatives. We seek to be the earth’s most military friendly company by also improving the lives of veterans, their families, and our communities through innovative solutions.
Military Spouse Programs at Amazon-
Amazon values the diversity in demographics and skills that military spouses bring to the workforce. The Military Spouse Program Manager is building internal programs to educate hiring managers, develop internal processes to allow for seamless PCSing, and external programs to connect Military Spouses to career at Amazon.
Blue Star Families-
https://rly.pt/BSF
BSF's Spouseforce program is a free career portal designed by military spouses to help military spouses in their career journey. We connect military spouses to training, mentoring and career opportunities through a variety of partnerships. To date, we've delivered over $55M in economic impact to our communities through this effort. Interested military spouses can begin their career journey with Blue Star Families by completing the simple 3-step process at our Spouseforce portal: https://rly.pt/spouseforce
Walmart-
https://rly.pt/Walmart
Walgreens-
https://rly.pt/Walgreens
USAA-
https://rly.pt/USAA
American Corporate Partners-
https://rly.pt/ACP
Nationwide nonprofit ACP (acp-usa.org) connects post-9/11 veterans with mentors at 80+ top-tier companies like Coca-Cola, Deloitte, IBM, Major League Baseball, Raytheon and Wells Fargo for one-on-one, customized, free yearlong mentorships. Whether you're new to the private sector, looking for advice about how to make a career change or feel stagnant in your current role, a mentor can help you find and maintain meaningful employment. In 2019, nearly 2,000 veterans found a new job with their ACP mentor’s assistance. Since 2008, more than 17,000 service members and veterans have already completed their yearlong mentorship with ACP, and 98% would recommend the program to fellow veterans. To start your mentorship, visit http://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring and complete a Protégé application today, as mentorship openings are limited.
LinkedIn-
https://rly.pt/LIpremium
https://rly.pt/LImilitary
DOL-
DOL VETS: http://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets and http://www.veterans.gov
DOL resources to help workers and employers: http://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
Unemployment Compensation FAQs: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/unemployment-benefits-for-student-veterans-fact-sheet.pdf
HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program: http://www.HIREVets.gov
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How good are the odds of getting hired for an IT repair position when a person is in their mid 60's but still wants to work for several more years? I am A+ certified and looking for something in computer/network repair.
Hi, what other careers can be recommended for somebody who also has 25 years of law enforcement experience? I understand an insurance investigator may be a start. Thank you.
Maj Michael Kelly
I encourage you to check out online skills translators like the one at Hiring Our Heroes. https://www.hiringourheroes.org/
Hiring Our Heroes | Hiring Our Heroes | Veteran & Military Spouse Employment Nonprofit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) initiative launched in March 2011 as a nationwide effort to connect veterans, service
PO1 Nicholas Curry
If you like law enforcement, you may be able to stay in that field. Depending on your skill set, search for a role that matches those skills by using keywords at jobs.amazon.com. For example, if you have experience within a SOC, try searching for those 1st.
MSG Darren Sherrard
"VA is looking for police and federal protective officers to join its ranks. Visit vacareers.va.gov and select ""Support Services"" on the dropdown menu under the Careers tab."
SMSgt Julieann Torres
VA is looking for police and federal
protective officers to join its ranks. Visit vacareers.va.gov and select "Support Services" on the dropdown menu under the Careers tab.
protective officers to join its ranks. Visit vacareers.va.gov and select "Support Services" on the dropdown menu under the Careers tab.
After getting medically retired, I did a career change to IT. I went from help desk intern to now IT Consultant, got my Associates, a CCNA along with a handful of other certs, and am almost done my BS in NetOps and Security from WGU. All in about 5 years.
What kind of IT opportunities are there for vets with experience and a degree? Do you see more IT jobs staying remote after all of this COVID situation?
What kind of IT opportunities are there for vets with experience and a degree? Do you see more IT jobs staying remote after all of this COVID situation?
SSgt Brandon Fisher
Maj Michael Kelly - Thank you for the response. I will take a look at USAA's postings.
SSgt Brandon Fisher
PO1 Nicholas Curry - Appreciate your response. I will go see what is being offered.
MSG Darren Sherrard
VA is looking for qualified IT professionals. Visit vacareers.va.gov and select ""Administrative and Technical Professionals"" on the dropdown menu under the Careers tab. VA offers telework opportunities for many positions. "
SMSgt Julieann Torres
VA is looking for qualified IT
professionals. Visit vacareers.va.gov and select "Administrative and Technical Professionals" on the dropdown menu under the Careers tab. VA offers telework opportunities for many positions.
professionals. Visit vacareers.va.gov and select "Administrative and Technical Professionals" on the dropdown menu under the Careers tab. VA offers telework opportunities for many positions.
Hello, I am a retired SFC currently in DFW. I am looking for an internship with any company that is taking veterans. I have a AA, BA, Masters and 2- Post Graduate Degrees. I am looking to expand thru employment while I continue to pursue a PhD. I have found that there aren't many employers that assist employees at this level of education. I have found it harder to get a call back if I mention my education than if I just say I have a BA. I like to find an employer that is willing to give a veteran with post-graduate education a chance and it has been my experience that at that level I am supposed to have years of experience in the field (My degrees are in Management, Organizational leadership and human capital), and while the military provide plenty of experience, it does not provide civilian experience expected fo someone with that level of education (it is hard to explain that I am almost a PhD holder with no civilian -all military- experience). Please contact me at your convenience.
CWO2 Jay Callihan
That is true. Keep it up! Hechale ganas! You are qualified. Have you considered applying to PA school?
SFC Osvaldo Vazquez
Nope. Did Medical for my entire career and have no intention to go back and retake bio/chem/math and all the classes that have a 5-7 year limit before having to re-take. I spent 12 years shaking my education to be used for promotion potential. I was waiting for E-8 board results when I got injured in deployment that led to my medical retirement. Been doing management since I was a SGT and every degree led me to fast track for SGM... unfortunately that’s life. I chosen to go the administrative route and loved it. I wanted to focus on a passion (leading, mentoring and being a good administrator Vs seeing patients day-in and out)...
Focusing on recovering time lost with my family but also looking forward to being part of an organization that need a good leader and administrator.CWO2 Jay Callihan
Focusing on recovering time lost with my family but also looking forward to being part of an organization that need a good leader and administrator.CWO2 Jay Callihan
MSG Darren Sherrard
Explore senior leadership opportunities and education benefits for VA
employees, including the Presidential Management Fellows Program, at https://www.
vacareers.va.gov/Careers/SeniorLeadership/.
employees, including the Presidential Management Fellows Program, at https://www.
vacareers.va.gov/Careers/SeniorLeadership/.
SMSgt Julieann Torres
Explore senior leadership opportunities
and education benefits for VA
employees, including the Presidential Management Fellows Program, at https://www.
vacareers.va.gov/Careers/SeniorLeadership/.
and education benefits for VA
employees, including the Presidential Management Fellows Program, at https://www.
vacareers.va.gov/Careers/SeniorLeadership/.
Good Evening, I want to get my foot in the door at one of these reputable companies. I just recently retired from the Army after 21 years. I have applied just about everywhere but I feel I am so much more valuable than just a warehouse worker. I am willing to work from the ground up, but I want good advancement opportunities. What advice would you give me to start getting my feet planted in a business? My background is mostly Law Enforcement but I dabbled in logistics as well.
PO1 Nicholas Curry
We're a company of pioneers. It's our job to make bold bets, and we get our energy from inventing on behalf of customers. Success is measured against the possible, not the probable. For today’s pioneers, that’s exactly why there’s no place on Earth they’d rather build than Amazon.
CPO (Join to see)
I recommend signing up for one of our virtual webinars to connect directly with recruiters and learn about the different roles we have across Amazon: https://amazonmilitarywebinarseries.splashthat.com/
Amazon Military Affairs Webinair Series - Splash
Join our Veteran and Military Spouse Informational Webinars!If you are veteran, transitioning service member or military spouse, we encourage you to join our virtual hiring event. Amazon currently has over 40,000 open roles that can provide great careers in a wide variety of fields. Join the webinar to hear from different Amazon leaders about roles in Operations, IT, HR, Maintenance, Program Management and more. No matter your rank, MOS, or...
MSG Darren Sherrard
Check out VA Careers information and job opportunities for transitioning service members at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Careers/Veterans/#transitioning
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Cpl Tim Cochrane
Thank you for your service SFC Davis and for posting your question. I would encourage you to consider applying for ACP's program which provides post-9/11 veterans with a Mentor from one of ACP's 90+ Corporate Partners. Mentors can be exceptionally helpful upon transition from the military into a civilian workforce. ACP mentorships are free of charge, one-on-one, customized and yearlong. ACP Mentors have been very effective at helping their veteran Proteges develop and refine the skills needed to be successful within a particular field or organization as well. Please take a look at our site (https://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring-program/veteran-application) for additional information
I'm a recent law graduate and was curious about any compliance or attorney positions that you might have available and how you would advise one apply to those positions
Maj Michael Kelly
USAA has many different roles in compliance. You can search for compliance opportunities specifically on usaajobs.com.
The Honorable Cheryl Mason
Good afternoon Alexandra,
The VA hires attorneys. The Board of Veterans Appeals' has approximately 850 attorneys who practice Veterans Law. We routinely announce on USAJOBS. Additionally, VA's Office of General Counsel also hires attorneys who practice in many legal areas including compliance.
The VA hires attorneys. The Board of Veterans Appeals' has approximately 850 attorneys who practice Veterans Law. We routinely announce on USAJOBS. Additionally, VA's Office of General Counsel also hires attorneys who practice in many legal areas including compliance.
I'm separating in 2021 and going to work towards starting up a local farm growing produce. I've heard that Walmart has some kind of "local produce" section, and I know that Amazon has a produce delivery option now too. Is there a way for veteran farmers to get into these? (There is already an organization for veteran farmers, the Veteran Farmer Coalition, but there is no current coordination between VFC and/or Walmart and Amazon.)
PO1 Nicholas Curry
You can check this info out: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/information-potential-suppliers
Information for Potential Suppliers
Discovering and featuring new and innovative products is the core of what we do! We are very interested in receiving information about your company and products.
CPO (Join to see)
The best way to get your foot in the door for produce delivery online is to start selling through Whole Foods and begin local with the buyer at your closest store.
Looking at transitioning from my current career field of aviation maintenance to IT/cyber security. Progressing through school and take itf+ certification test soon will be looking into a+ as well in near future. What do I need to look at for finding a job to assist in the field now to put my knowledge I am gaining now to work.
PO1 Nicholas Curry
If you're interested in making a pivot to a more technical career, start with some free online learning here: https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/veterans/ We also host a military tech apprenticeship a few times each year as well.
AWS Educate supports U.S. veterans, transitioning military personnel, and their spouses with access to the cloud resources needed to pursue jobs in the high-demand, cloud computing space.
MSG Darren Sherrard
VA is seeking qualified professionals for numerous IT positions, including those related to cyber security. Please visit http://www.vacareers.va.gov to explore opportunities in your new field.
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Cpl Tim Cochrane
Thank you for your service SSgt Sandova and for posting your question. I would encourage you to consider applying for ACP's program which connects transitioning servicemembers and post 9/11 veterans with a Mentor from one of ACP's 90+ Corporate Partners. Mentors can be exceptionally helpful when planning for career field transitions by helping their veteran Proteges translate, develop or refine the skills needed to be successful within a new field. ACP mentorships are free of charge, one-on-one, customized and yearlong. Please take a look at our site (https://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring-program/veteran-application) for additional information.
I am retired Military, 100% Service Connected seeking work in Electronic Medical Records. I just completed a BS degree in Health Information Management and have experience in Medical Coding and hold the RHIT Credential.
MSG Darren Sherrard
VA is looking for qualified candidates in the IT and health care technology management fields. Go to vacareers.va.gov to see what career opportunities are currently available.
CWO2 Jay Callihan
Thank you, I have been in the VR&E program for over 2 years now. The Corona Virus situation has made it complicated to actively job hunt in the area of my education.
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