Expand Your Talent Pool By Hiring Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses
Key Reasons Employers Should Get Involved
1. Facilitating Veteran Employment: Many veterans face challenges in transitioning from military service to civilian employment due to differences in terminology, work cultures, and the need to translate their skills and experience. The Military Hiring Academy provides guidance and resources to help employers better understand and value the unique skillsets and experiences that veterans bring to the workplace.
2. Addressing Workforce Needs: With many industries facing labor shortages, veterans represent a valuable talent pool with a diverse range of skills and training that can address workforce needs. The program helps employers tap into this pool of skilled and dedicated individuals.
3. Promoting Veteran Integration: Beyond just hiring, the Academy also focuses on retaining and supporting veterans within organizations. It provides strategies for creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that helps veterans thrive and fully integrate their talents and perspectives.
4. Fostering Partnerships: The program brings together employers, veteran service organizations, and other stakeholders to collaborate and share best practices in veteran hiring and retention. This promotes networking, knowledge-sharing, and the development of effective strategies tailored to the needs of both veterans and employers.
5. Supporting the Veteran Community: By facilitating veteran employment, the Military Hiring Academy contributes to the overall well-being and successful reintegration of veterans into civilian life, recognizing and valuing their service and sacrifices.
Training Includes
- Learning best practices for finding, hiring, and retaining talent from the military
- Connecting with support resources
- Completing the Society for Human Resource Management “Veterans at Work” certificate
- Attending a military installation job fair
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Contact Callie Miracle at [email protected] for more information!
Military Hiring Academy Graduates:
COHORT I | ||
Clayton Abernathy, Gray Construction | Melanie Hatfield, Connected Nation | Kathy Moran, Seven Counties Services |
Brittany Allison, Willett Company | Sonya Hendrix, WPT Nonwovens | Alex O’Daniel, UPS |
Tina Chesher, UPS | Janette Hodges, Central Bank | Jeania Perry, Appalachian Wireless |
Ava Childers, Appalachian Regional Healthcare | Arielle Hummel, Transit Authority of River City | Ruben Ramos, FEAM Aero |
Merrick Coleman, Galls | Tina Jasper, AE Electrical Solutions | Kyle Reid, Safran Landing Systems |
Martin David, University of Kentucky | Kim Jones, KCTCS | Alexis Rose, Link Belt |
Nicole Davis, Appalachian Regional Healthcare | Susan Kinnett, Transit Authority of River City | Renwick Ross, DC Elevator |
William DeVries, AE Electrical Solutions | Roni Lucas, IEC of the Bluegrass | Patty Sebree, Commonwealth Credit Union |
Rachelle Druffel, MGP Ingredients | Kimberly Mallory, University of Louisville | Patrick Smith, KYSHRM |
Amy Duncan, KCTCS | Rachel Manzullo, UK Federal Credit Union | Danita Taylor, KYSHRM |
Courtney Emery, Four Roses | Christy McGuire, Centre College | Machelle Taylor, Gray Construction |
Rebekah Evans, DC Elevator | Gayle Milam, Republic Bank | Lesley Thompson, Toyota Boshoku |
COHORT II | ||
Karen Bahl, CVG | Amy Isola, KYSHRM | Dante Simpson, Norton Healthcare |
Heather Ballinger, The Ridge Behavioral Health Systems | Christopher Jarvis, Atlas Air | Abbi Sims, Four Roses Distillery |
Brianna Bell, TARC | Felicia Juett, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet | Adrian Tzrop, Omni Louisville Hotel |
Damaris Booth, Winterwood, Inc. | Hunter Killen, Lifeline HomeCare | Emily West, Pine Bluff Materials |
Tanya Brady, Lifeline HomeCare | Lisa LaFon, University of Kentucky King's Daughters | Katelyn Wickstrom, Sargent and Greenleaf |
Melissa Fuqua, TARC | Ashley McNeil, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky | Katherine Williams, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet |
Timothy Gaillard, UK Healthcare | Krista Miller, Jennie Stuart Health |
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