As the need for qualified tech talent rapidly grows, organizations are getting creative in sourcing tech talent and are turning to Veterans to fill tech positions.
The VEI provides support to NVTC member companies in their efforts to recruit, hire, train and retain qualified Veteran talent.
99% of employers surveyed who hired a Veteran said they recommended that other firms do so as well.
Veterans and their unique technical skill sets, leadership and teamwork skills can provide your organization with a competitive advantage.
The VOW to Hire Heroes Act provides tax credits of up to $9,600 to businesses that hire vets.
USTechVets.org, the Nation’s Largest Veteran Resume Database! Access over one million Veteran and military spouse resumes on USTechVets.org, an online career support community designed to connect Veterans and their spouses to employment opportunities in the technology sector. Join the over 650 corporate recruiters already utilizing the site. Start posting open positions and connecting with highly-skilled […]
VEI Scholars Help launch a student Veteran’s next career! VEI Scholars provides student Veterans from 14 NVTC member colleges and universities with professional mentoring and meaningful work-based experiences at NVTC member companies. Deepen your organization’s connections to the academic community through the VEI Scholars Program. To start the process, identify your skillset needs and submit […]
Connect with top Veteran and military spouse candidates at HireVetsNow events! HireVetsNow events are conducted on military installations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VEI partners with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Department of Veterans Services, military facility transition offices and Military/Veteran support organizations to host on-base hiring events matching Veteran/Military spouse talent focused […]
Get Trained on Best Practices for Recruiting and Developing Veterans! The VEI has made educating companies on best practices in recruiting, hiring, training and retaining Veterans a top priority. That’s why the VEI has partnered with the Virginia Department of Veteran Services’ Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program to provide Veterans workforce best practice education to […]
Deepen Your Organization’s Connections to the Region’s Veteran Community NVTC works collaboratively with organizations serving the Veteran community, including the Department of Veteran Affairs, Virginia Department of Veteran Services, Virginia Employment Commission, and regional workforce investment boards such as the SkillSource Group. In addition, the VEI has partnered with the numerous National Capital Region military […]
Learn more about the VEI and its mission and impact in the videos below.