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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Hello, Despite a supposed disabled veteran preference, I've been turned down over several years for a VA nurse positions. I'm a 19 year RN in good standing with 3 state licenses. For me, the VA hiring process has been, overall, demoralizing. My fellow nurse colleagues, including VA nurses and physicians, have said many times, you should be working here! I've even had a couple VA HR reps say "you've been presented and recommended for the job, but it's up to the managers to hire." Well, maybe VA management is a little too comfortable, because I've done everything I can, given my situation, to be a VA nurse. That's been my goal for over a decade. Now, as I face extended unemployment, perhaps it's just an elusive dream. I don't think I'm asking for much. Just a chance to be a VA nurse, and work as long as I can to maintain my independence and care for my fellow veterans. Also, a chance to not rely so much on VA monetary support. Anyone know of some non-routine avenues I can try, given my situation?
I don't know if that's true since I have applied multiple times with Amazon and Walmart as a loss prevention Specialist. After Separation from Army in 2012 , I have been working as a security shift supervisor and Loss prevention and after all that high professional experience still unsuccessful and yet their baseless claim of hiring veterans.
I'm retired and a veteran any jobs for me out there or with the VA? Lost my job driving during the COVID-19. Do you have a job?
PO1 Nicholas Curry
Check out the openings here to see if they're a good fit: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/search?base_query=driver&loc_query=USA&latitude=38.89037&longitude=-77.03196&loc_group_id=&invalid_location=false&country=USA&city=®ion=&county=
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.
MSG Darren Sherrard
"Please search for available job opportunities at VA at http://www.vacareers.va.gov. Veterans preference will boost your VA job application."
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SMSgt Julieann Torres
Please search for available job
opportunities at VA at http://www.vacareers.va.gov. Veterans preference will boost your VA job application.
opportunities at VA at http://www.vacareers.va.gov. Veterans preference will boost your VA job application.
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Do all of these companies intend to keep the tradition alive of viewing veterans as cheap labor and offering the bare minimum level of pay and opp5?
Maj Michael Kelly
USAA is committed to helping veterans and military spouses find meaningful careers that help them achieve financial success. USAA believes in taking care of the people who take care of our members. Our main benefits package includes the following:
•Medical and dental
•Retirement savings plan
•Short and long-term disability
•Paid time off and flex hours
•Company holidays
•Service awards and recognition
•Medical and dental
•Retirement savings plan
•Short and long-term disability
•Paid time off and flex hours
•Company holidays
•Service awards and recognition
PO3 Jason Baudendistel
Maj Michael Kelly
I get it, your probably on their board of directors and get a fat check. I would use PR copy and paste if I was as fortunate as you but I'm not. Me and my wife are researching our legal options because of what USAA did to us.
I get it, your probably on their board of directors and get a fat check. I would use PR copy and paste if I was as fortunate as you but I'm not. Me and my wife are researching our legal options because of what USAA did to us.
PO1 Nicholas Curry
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Listen about our hiring programs from one of the veterans in my apprenticeship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoH7Iq0ANUg
TSgt Renetta Bradford
Hello visit http://www.vacareers.va.gov for a complete listing of all opportunities in VA. If you require training on navigating through USAjobs.gov; writing a federal resume or interview techniques register for the free online instructor led, live training here https://www.usajobs.gov/Notification/Events
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MSG Darren Sherrard
How about volunteering to help your fellow Veterans? Go to https://www.volunteer.va.gov/directory/index.asp to find a local VA Voluntary Service Office near you.
I’m a three tour combat vet thats cannabis For problems. Why is it so hard to find good jobs that don’t test.
What are the chances of interviewing online? I'm overseas and desire to move back to the US but I need to line up a job first?
PO1 Nicholas Curry
Amazon interviews all the time with overseas candidates. Take a look at our open roles here: http://www.amazon.jobs
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.
MSG Darren Sherrard
You can talk with a VA recruiter about your circumstances and the VA job application and interview process. To find a VA recruiter, please visit vacareers.va.gov/VARecruiter.
A1C Jc Atkins
PO1 Nicholas Curry - thank you for that I applied for four jobs with Amazon today. I never knew their operations were that large!
A1C Jc Atkins
MSG Darren Sherrard - When you say a recruiter? Is this through USA jobs or is the VA direct hiring? I wouldnt mind working for the VA after all I am heavily involved with them in Honolulu to return to work.
You know I served this country for 27 years as a combat soldier fighting terrorism around the world. And I can't get a job at the va Hospital here in Milwaukee Wisconsin I feel like I gave but got nothing in return for my giving I have 5 kids I've missed so many proms, pta meeting basketball games graduations babies being born. Because I was somewhere fighting terrorism. I can't get any of those things back they're gone and never coming back. Then I have to tell them I was serving my country all 5 of my children said to me dad but your country not serving you so they feel very cheated because they are right (SAD)
MSG Darren Sherrard
Thank you for your service. VA provides career opportunities for transitioning service members. Please visit vacareers.va.gov and select ""Veterans and Military Spouses"" from the dropdown list under the ""Careers"" tab. Contacting a VA recruiter may help speed the job application process and help you get an interview. To find a recruiter, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/VARecruiter.
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Contacting a nurse recruiter directly may be helpful. I've pasted the link here. Once you click on the link, please click on contact a nurse recruiter which will allow you to send them a direct email. https://www.vacareers.va.gov/VARecruiter/
I can sense your frustration but applying for VA jobs can be very competitive, even for disabled Vets.
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