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Nonprofits Lead Jobs Retraining During Tough U.S. Economy

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:51:18 +0100

Source: The NonProfit Times 4/16/12

After years of alcoholism, drug abuse and petty theft, Deborah Jane “Janie” Marsh found herself unemployed, homeless and facing almost three years in prison. While incarcerated, Marsh decided she’d had enough of that life.

The 43-year-old completed a rehabilitation program, then took a six-week workforce readiness course run by Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Williamette in Portland, Ore. She learned skills such as how to fill out a job applica...

The Incentive Solutions Inc. Group of Companies Partners with Hire Heroes USA to Help End ...

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:34:06 +0100

Organization supports Atlanta-based veteran nonprofit with search engine optimization and a generous monetary donation.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) March 13, 2012 -- Incentive Solution Inc’s Search Engine Optimization company, OnPageOne recently donated its services to Hire Heroes USA, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement. While Incentive Solutions In...

Tronex International Inc. Hires a Hero

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:55:14 +0100

Tronex International Inc. is an Asian American company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mount Olive, NJ. Tronex is one of the top brands in the US for personal protective products, and services healthcare, food service, hospitality, retail and government institutions. We have received numerous awards consecutively for supplier excellence, with leading healthcare group purchasing organizations and distribution systems with fortune 100 and 500 companies. But what we are most proud of is our out...

Hire Heroes USA Selected as this Week’s Featured Nonprofit for GOOD/Corps and GE’s ‘What ...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:50:15 +0100

Atlanta, Ga (February 27, 2012) –

The What Works Project is a dynamic digital experience at www.celebratewhatworks.comwhich helps shift America’s focus from what isn’t working to what IS working, and through the power of positivity, helps fund organizations that are supporting American jobs. Fueled by the power of the public, Nonprofit Partners, GE and GOOD/Corps, the Project invites everyone to participate and engage in sharing what works in America by submitting a photo of what works in t...

Hiring Heroes: Veterans United Home Loans Honored for Adding Veterans to Fast-Growing Workforce

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:37:24 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2011) -

Veterans United Home Loans was among 10 mid-Missouri businesses honored this week for hiring veterans.

The company received an award as part of the Show-Me Heroes Initiative, which Gov. Jay Nixon formed two years ago to encourage businesses to consider hiring veterans. The national unemployment rate for veterans overall has fallen in the last year, but recently discharged veterans are struggling significantly more when it comes to finding work....

First Lady Michelle Obama Mentions Hire Heroes USA at Joining Forces Caregivers Event

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:45:42 +0100

THE WHITE HOUSE. Office of the First Lady
For Immediate Release, January 30, 2012

REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AT JOINING FORCES CAREGIVERS EVENT
Department of Labor, Washington, D.C., 11:34 A.M. EST

MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Good morning, everyone. Please -- thank you so much. Please be seated.

Well, this is good stuff, right? I want to start by thanking Secretary Solis for her outstanding leadership here at the Department of Labor. I al...

Our Veterans Deserve More -- Let's Come Together America to Help Them Find Jobs

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:51:35 +0100

By John Bardis

Published December 13, 2011 | FoxNews.com

As we head into this holiday season, we remember that among our many blessings is that we indeed live in the land of the free and the brave.

Our liberties extend to our free marketplace, where hard work, talent and determination can lead to almost unlimited career opportunities. Ironically, the brave men and women who have proudly served and sacrificed so much to protect the freedoms we enjoy are struggling to...

Hire an unemployed veteran in 2012

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:19:45 +0100

Premium content from Atlanta Business Chronicle by Nathan Smith; Date: Friday, December 9, 2011, 6:00am EST

Three of the 30 chiefs came down to [King] David to the rock at the cave of Adullam ... At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem. David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate ...

Prudential to contribute $6.2 million to support military veterans and their families

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:48:41 +0100

For Immediate Release November 21, 2011, Contact: Sheila Bridgeforth, 973-802-6852, Karen Moore, 973-802-8533

NEWARK, N.J. – Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE:PRU] will contribute $6.2 million to 10 nonprofit groups that help U.S. military veterans and their families transition back into civilian life.

“Prudential is committed to helping veterans develop meaningful careers after their military service and between deployments. Because this is not always easy, especially...

Hire Heroes USA Applauds New Veteran Hiring Tax Incentives and Training

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:16:12 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...

RYDER BECOMES FIRST CORPORATE PARTNER OF HIRE HEROES USA TO LEVERAGE UNLIMITED MILITARY VETERAN ...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:06:05 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATLANTA, Ga. (November 15, 2011) – Hire Heroes USA announced its new corporate partnership with Ryder (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, to facilitate the creation of employment opportunities for veterans and transitioning members of the armed services. Hire Heroes USA uses a personal approach to prepare veterans for the civilian job market through strategic job search, self-marketing and resume revision. As...

STARS “RISE AND HONOR” FOR EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION VETERANS DAY SPECIAL BENEFITING ...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:43:29 +0100

The Entertainment Industry Foundation Enlists Whoopi Goldberg, Jewel, George Lopez, J.R. Martinez, Rachael Ray, Sherri Shepherd, Robin Williams and Major League Baseball players Clay Buchholz, Daniel Murphy, Shane Victorino To Participate in the Broadcast & Encourage Donations Benefiting Veterans Groups

Tune in Friday, November 11^th at 8pm EST/ 7pm CST on ABC

www.riseandhonor.org

Los Angeles, November 2, 2011 – ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is teaming up with the Entertainm...

Marine Corps Marathon 2011 Photos

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:05:14 +0100

Check out the Hire Heroes USA Team in action at the Marine Corps Marathon, held on October, 30th, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Many thanks to our generous sponsors: TRX, SKYDEX and VA Mortgage Center!

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Ryder Hosts Career Fair Exclusively for Veterans

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:49:18 +0100

October 19, 2011 8:01 AM EDT

- Partners with Louisiana National Guard and Hire Heroes USA to Recruit Current and Former Members of the U.S. Military -

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that it will be hosting a two-day career fair exclusively for current and former members of the United States Military. The event, hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana National Guard and Hire ...

Veterans United Connect

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:13:54 +0100

Guest Blog from Hire Heroes USA partner VA Mortgate Center:

It’s a fact: During their time spent in service to America, members of the United States Armed Forces will relocate around the country many times. The demands of the military lifestyle force our service members and their families to transition from place to place, often very quickly. Unfortunately, frequent transitions can make it impossible to put down roots in one place, maintain meaningful friendships, or build important netw...

7-Eleven franchisee group golf tournament helps returning vets

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:29:01 +0100

Hire Heroes USA staff and veterans participants were privileged to attend a golf tournament at the annual Convention and Trade Show for the National Coalition of Association of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF), the professional trade association for 7-Eleven store owners. This year it was held on July 19th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Check out some highlights from the event!

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Run with Hire Heroes in the Marine Corps Marathon 10-30-11

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:23:03 +0100

Runners and Sponsors Needed to Join the Hire Heroes USA Team for The Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 30, 2011 - *20 slots still open!

All funds raised will benefit Hire Heroes USA’s nationally-recognized veteran employment assistance programs.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) July 18, 2011- Join the Hire Heroes USA (Hire Heroes) marathon team on Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Washington DC for the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon. The team captain is Hire Heroes USA Executive Director – and former US Marin...

Guest Blog by HHUSA Partner: VA Mortgage Center

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:20:14 +0100

Build Your Finances Through Budgeting

Creating a budget is a necessity that can save you time and grief in the long run. Starting a budget generally requires three steps: identifying how you spend money, setting goals that will follow your long term financial objectives, and tracking your spending to make sure more money is coming in then going out.

Identifying Your Spending Habits

Identifying your spending habits can be a rude awakening for some. Follow your expenses for two to three ...

A new program for Reservists to receive continuum of care services for them and their families:

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:00:17 +0100

Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Affiliation Program

WHAT IS IT?

On July 1, 2011, the Army will launch the IRR Affiliation Program (IAP) to provide IRR Soldiers and their Families with a local network of support to ensure their well-being and readiness. The IAP will be cooperatively managed by U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC), U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), and the U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG). The focus of the program will be on communicating support and resources versus participat...

Support for VETS from the SBA:

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:13:49 +0100

Below are a few amazing opportunities for Veterans and their spouses- particularly female Veterans.

Syracuse University Whitman Business School for Entrepreneurial Study has created three new programs to support Veterans and spouses in pursuit of small businesses. These FREE online courses are designed to improve skills for those wishing to start a business or those with a business looking to expand. The strength of these programs is that they are linked to the enor...

New Services for Family Caregivers of Post-9/11 Veterans

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:20:04 +0100

Often times, veterans who live in rural areas have a hard time accessing health care services because their VA facility can be up to 5 plus hours away from their residence. In many cases this requires heavy travel and out of pocket expenses for gas, lodging, food etc. In addition, most veterans who are needing health care services, require their caregivers to provide them transportation and assistance. VA case managers can make all the difference in the world for a veteran and their f...

Success Story: Hired Veteran Charles Raymond Horgan, U.S. Army

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:40:08 +0100

By Craig Leener
President, My Eye Media

BURBANK, Calif. — In the spring of 2009, I received my marching orders from My Eye Media founder and CEO Michael Kadenacy.

Michael, a former U.S. Marine, said he wanted to recruit a combat veteran into the company’s ranks. He explained that he was lucky enough to be a peacetime Marine, and so he wanted to create an opportunity for a wounded vet.

“I would watch the news and listen to the body count, and they would talk about how many wounded soldiers the...

Another Successful Career Opportunity Day

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:17:05 +0100

Troops Gather Job Leads at Career Opportunity Day in Virginia

Article: http://blog.uso.org/2011/06/13/troops-gather-job-leads-at-career-opportunity-day-in-virginia/

Testimonials from the event!

"I wish more people would take advantage of this opportunity." -K. Mullen (Army)

"I went in saying to myself I will leave here with at least two job offers." - K. Mullen (Army)

"I have spent 23 years in the military….I have a career, I had a career, but I know I need something n...

Reflecting on the Memorial Day Effort Special Guest Post from Brian Stann, President, Hire ...

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:33:12 +0100

Article from: http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/, Written June 1, 2011 – 2:05 pm -

Each year as Memorial Day approaches, we reflect on the sacrifices our veterans make on behalf of each and every one of us –sacrifices made not only for Americans but, for the good of the free world. The US Special Operations raid against Osama Bin Laden in April certainly reminded Americans a little earlier this year of those unbelievable sacrifices—in the name of honor, security, freedo...

Activision’s Call of Duty Endowment and Hire Heroes USA Launch Memorial Day Campaign to ...

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:40:51 +0100

Facebook Campaign Will Honor Service-members and Ask the Public to Volunteer to Help Veterans

WASHINGTON – The Call of Duty Endowment announced today the launch of its second Memorial Day campaign to raise awareness for the issue of veterans’ unemployment and encourage the public to find more jobs for veterans. The campaign will also provide a grant to Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA), an organization that provides job training programs to support veterans and finds jobs placement for ...

2010 Hire Heroes USA "Pacesetter Award Winners"

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:54:21 +0100

Hire Heroes USA had the privilege of honoring the "2010 Pacesetter Award Winners", Mr. Rocky Sickman and Mr. Bruce Maples for all they have done for our organization and Veterans this past year. Both individuals have made significant contributions to Hire Heroes USA, through hosting numerous fundraising events and opening the door for many partnership opportunities with companies to help hire veterans.The event took place at the Medassets Healthcare

Summit, held on April 28th in Las Vegas Neva...

Hire Heroes USA, 7-Eleven, Dr Pepper Team Up to Back Mike Conway in 100th Anniversary ...

Tue, 03 May 2011 21:28:38 +0100

Andretti Autosport- INDIANAPOLIS (May 3, 2011) – Andretti Autosport announced today that Hire Heroes USA, 7-Eleven Inc., the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees and Dr Pepper Snapple Group have joined forces to provide primary sponsorship backing for the #27 entry of Mike Conway at the 100th anniversary edition of the Indianapolis 500.

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Hire Heroes USA’s mission is to offer transition support, job-search assistance and job...

Clockwork Home Services Brand Dominance Event

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:50:41 +0100

Manager of Veteran and Corporate Relations, Don Bagnasco, visited Las Vegas, Nevada on April 13th-15th, to present at the ClockWork Home Services Brand Dominance Event. The staff could not have been more enthusiastic about the kick-off of this new relationship! On the first night, there was an opening reception for the Mister Sparky, Ben Franklin and One Hour Service owners, with a break-out session the following morning where Mr. Bagnasco presented the mission of Hire Heroes USA to all of the at...

Career Opportunity Day connects America’s Wounded Warriors with Career Opportunities in Fort ...

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:24:55 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrea Sok asok@uso.org
April 18th 2011 703-579-0858

Career Opportunity Day connects America’s Wounded Warriors with Career Opportunities in Fort Carson, Co.
40 Military Veterans attend career fair type event resulting in job offers to nearly 25% of attendees

Fort Carson, CO. (April 14th, 2011) – The USO, in partnership with Hire Heroes USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, hosted the first Career Opportunity Day at the Elkhorn Conference Center in Fort Carson, Co...

HHUSA Wounded Warrior Employment Transition Workshop & Career Opportunity Day

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:07:26 +0100

A very successful Hire Heroes USA Wounded Warrior Employment Transition Assistance Workshop and the first ever "Career Opportunity Day" was held at Ft. Carson, CO from April 12-14th, in partnership with the USO and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Here are some highlights from the week:

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Read for more details about these events.

Many hanks to our partners, the USO and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for making this event a smashing success!

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