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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This is so amazing that even during a rough time in World History that these grateful companies are still seeking veterans to fulfill their highly demanding positions! I hope that on June 16th that I’m able to express my extensive professional experience and education to these highly decorated managers and supervisors to be able to transition to a more stable career path here in the San Antonio, TX area.
radio op gunner with 96 bomb gtoup, 35 missions, losses 70%/ 96 year old. meally and physically healthy
seeks part time work from home. thanks
seeks part time work from home. thanks
SMSgt Julieann Torres
Thank you for your service, Arthur. Please visit http://www.vacareers.va.gov to explore part-time and remote job opportunities at VA.
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Maj James Wood
Hi Arthur, Please visit our jobs page for positions in your area. The majority of the virtual roles are in the HR, IT, finance and analysis space. https://jobs.walgreens.com/
Browse available job openings at WALGREENS
I am a Manager in Conduent. USAA is a client of Conduent. I provide client support to USAA. I am a QDRO manager. I am interested in employment with USAA. I live in New Jersey. Can I still live in New Jersey and remotely work in New jersey? Rather than relocate to Texas?
Maj Michael Kelly
All open job requisitions are available on http://www.usaajobs.com. If you type in "remote" in the keyword search, then those jobs that have remote opportunities will be displayed. Be sure not to have a city identified in the location field. If you find a role that fits your skillsets and is remote, then you are welcome to apply for that role. You should apply as soon as you are able because jobs typically only stay on the job board for approximately 7-10 days (on the average) or until there is enough talent that has applied for the role.
Browse available job openings at USAA
Got laid off in March. Haven't received a dime in unemployment nor have l received a stimulus check. I' need help
Maj James Wood
Hi Ronnie, There are various openings at Walgreens if you're interested. Please visit our careers page: https://jobs.walgreens.com/
Browse available job openings at WALGREENS
I HAVE APPLIED TO WALMART AND SAMS CLUB AND FRYS, I WONDER IF I AM BEING OVER - LOOKED FOR MY AGE (68), LACK OF EXPERIENCE, OR IF INFORMATION I PROVIDE VIA INTERNET EVEN BEING RECEIVED OR SENT TO PROPER CHANNEL OR SITE?
Maj James Wood
If you're interested in positions with Walgreens, please visit our site. We're open to candidates with all levels of experience and do not discriminate based on age. https://jobs.walgreens.com/
Browse available job openings at WALGREENS
COL Brynt Parmeter
Hi Joseph, please keep trying and we hope you find the right fit. Here's the site for next steps. https://careers.walmart.com/
Walmart Careers | Submit a Walmart Job Application Online
What’s a career at Walmart or Sam’s Club like? To find out, explore our culture, our opportunities and the difference you can make.
New Question. Why Walmart would NOT hire me as a driver? Walmart claims they hire veterans but my military experience is not enough for them. I have a CDL A with HazMat endoresement and a clean record. I applied and they would NOT hire me. I live in Long Island NY and I am looking for a job at any of their near by locations. Walmart if you care for this veteran like you claim you do, my point of contact is Manuel Flores [login to see]
PO1 Nicholas Curry
Drivers are always needed at Amazon. Maybe see if there's a fit for you here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/search?base_query=driver&loc_query=Long+Island+City%2C+NY%2C+United+States&latitude=40.75073&longitude=-73.94103&loc_group_id=&invalid_location=false&country=USA&city=Long+Island+City®ion=New+York&county=Queens
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.
COL Brynt Parmeter
Hi Manuel, we've hired hundreds of thousands of veterans and need drivers throughout our supply chain. Please keep the conversation going at https://careers.walmart.com/
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What’s a career at Walmart or Sam’s Club like? To find out, explore our culture, our opportunities and the difference you can make.
PO1 Manuel Flores
Hello Col Brynt Parmeter,
I already applied filled up an application for a driver position at Lake Grove NY Walmart and was turned down for the lack of experience. My military experience didn't count even dough I have all the qualifications for the job. I have a CDL-A with HazMat endorsement and tank. If you can help me get in I would greatly appreciated from a 22 year veteran in the US Navy. [login to see]
I already applied filled up an application for a driver position at Lake Grove NY Walmart and was turned down for the lack of experience. My military experience didn't count even dough I have all the qualifications for the job. I have a CDL-A with HazMat endorsement and tank. If you can help me get in I would greatly appreciated from a 22 year veteran in the US Navy. [login to see]
These are great opportunities for any veteran but I have worked for Walmart and it's not a very good place to work for. Since I left in 2013 I have only seen 3 people in our super center that were there when I was there. The rest of the people had left and when I ask them why? Because Walmart treats its employees like dirt; at least in my town. Not even a single manager still exists from when I was there. Is it a job? Sure. But is is no career unless you like being treated like dirt. Maybe corporate is different? idk but I wouldn't be willing to find out.
COL Brynt Parmeter
Hi Daniel, this doesn't sound like a good experience. We're very proud of our veteran and military spouse associates and many of them make excellent careers with Walmart. Please check into https://careers.walmart.com/ if you'd like to explore ways to rejoin our great team.
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Do any of your companies/organizations hiring parameters include my 20+ years experience within the logistics and transportation industries with both domestic and international focus? My experience
covers multi modal between , truck, air and ocean. Vast knowledge negotiating ocean, air freight and air charter and trucking rates domestically/worldwide. This experience covers both full container loads, less than container loads and full and split charter air rates and tariffs. I have excellent inter-personal skills and I am focused working with disciplined teams for completion of goals for on-time performance within service, pricing, vendor solution levels.
covers multi modal between , truck, air and ocean. Vast knowledge negotiating ocean, air freight and air charter and trucking rates domestically/worldwide. This experience covers both full container loads, less than container loads and full and split charter air rates and tariffs. I have excellent inter-personal skills and I am focused working with disciplined teams for completion of goals for on-time performance within service, pricing, vendor solution levels.
SMSgt Julieann Torres
You can go to vacareers.va.gov
and search for positions under "Administrative and Technical Professionals" or
"Support Services" under the Careers tab.
and search for positions under "Administrative and Technical Professionals" or
"Support Services" under the Careers tab.
PO1 Nicholas Curry
Absolutely! Depending on your skillset, we always have needs for IT trained individuals. The best bet is to search for a role that matches your skills by using keywords at jobs.amazon.com. For example, if you have logistics or air rates, try searching for those 1st.
Maj James Wood
Hello there, Please visit our careers page and view openings in your area! https://jobs.walgreens.com/
Browse available job openings at WALGREENS
There are a lot of great and large businesses and the VA listed here. How does one find the available jobs?
Maj Michael Kelly
There are a tremendous amount of helpful nonprofit and government resources online to help connect veterans and transitioning service members with meaningful career opportunities such as Hiring Our Heroes and the Department of Labor Veterans' Employment & Transition Services. https://vetroadmap.org/
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/veterans/findajob
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/veterans/findajob
SMSgt Julieann Torres
Visit VA Careers at vacareers.
va.gov. You can search for a specific position by selecting the "Search Careers" tab or view available positions by choosing a job category from the dropdown menu under the "Careers" tab.
va.gov. You can search for a specific position by selecting the "Search Careers" tab or view available positions by choosing a job category from the dropdown menu under the "Careers" tab.
PO1 Nicholas Curry
http://www.amazon.jobs has all of our roles.
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.
COL Brynt Parmeter
Please check into https://careers.walmart.com/ to start learning more
Walmart Careers | Submit a Walmart Job Application Online
What’s a career at Walmart or Sam’s Club like? To find out, explore our culture, our opportunities and the difference you can make.
I would like to return to work and I worked for the Federal government as a military spouse for 13 years, for the State of Oklahoma as a Case Manager for 14 years. I would like to work from home if I could as I have my father who is a Disabled Korean War Veteran that I care for.
The Honorable Cheryl Mason
Good afternoon Phyllis,
VA is working to hire military and veteran spouses. Telework is an option for many of these positions. Please check out the VA Careers website at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Careers and USAJOBS for opportunities.
VA is working to hire military and veteran spouses. Telework is an option for many of these positions. Please check out the VA Careers website at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Careers and USAJOBS for opportunities.
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SMSgt Julieann Torres
Go to vacareers.va.gov and select
"Veterans and Military Spouses" under the Careers tab. Scroll down and click on the "View All Opportunities for Military Spouses" button. VA has opportunities for telework, depending on the position and related job responsibilities.
"Veterans and Military Spouses" under the Careers tab. Scroll down and click on the "View All Opportunities for Military Spouses" button. VA has opportunities for telework, depending on the position and related job responsibilities.
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I earned my MBA August of 2019, almost a year ago. I had an ending GPA of 3.82.
Thank you so much, I will most definitely like at these career opportunities!