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Local Career Event Tackles Veteran Unemployment

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:48:21 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact: Andrea Sok, Office (703) 579-0858, asok@uso.org

Transitioning service members connect with public and private employers resulting in job offers, internships and interviews.

Colorado Springs, Co. (March 22nd, 2012) — The USO, in partnership with Hire Heroes USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring our Heroes Veterans Employment Initiative, brought together transitioning military, their spouses and caregivers with employers from a variety of industries...

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...

William Bennett

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:19:38 +0100

Hired Veteran, Mr. William D. Bennett

We are proud to announce that Hire Heroes USA Veteran William D. Bennett was hired by JB Management into the position of Field Technician- Radar Operation in February, 2012. William registered with Hire Heroes USA September, 2011 and received assistance in: resume revision, cover letter creation, job searching, Interview skills, and creating his value proposition.

A note from William:

"My experience with Hire Heroes USA has currently landed me a great...

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...

Hiring Heroes: Veterans United Home Loans

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...

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...

Hire Heroes USA Applauds President Obama’s Announced Veteran Unemployment Reforms

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:30:33 +0100

Atlanta-based nonprofit concurs with President’s proposal to improve training for military veterans transitioning into civilian jobs and recommends its nationally-recognized best practices

Atlanta, GA, August 07, 2011- Hire Heroes USA, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that is expert at assisting unemployed and transitioning military veterans obtain employment – responded favorably to President Obama’s proposed reform of current military transition assistance programs and incr...

AOL LAUNCHES "MILITARY FAMILIES WEEK"

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:32:25 +0100

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
AOL LAUNCHES "MILITARY FAMILIES WEEK"

Special program enables you to show your support for troops and their families

Yesterday, AOL, Inc. announced the launch of "Military Families Week" in support of a White House initiative calling on Americans to honor, recognize, and support military families. As part of the project, AOL Huffington Post Media Group is launching a wide-range of ongoing initiatives dedicated to spotlighting military veterans and thei...

Stann Still Fighting the Good Fight

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:59:08 +0100

Stann Still Fighting the Good Fight

Link to Article on UFC.com: http://www.ufc.com/news/Stann-Still-Fighting-the-Good-Fight

“When someone comes back from war and they get discharged from the military, it’s a very difficult transition.” - Brian Stann

Stann is the president of Hire Heroes USA, having left active duty in May 2008 as a United States Marine Corps Captain with a Silver Star. For each e-badge that a reader shares via Twitter or Facebook between now and Sunday, AOL will donate to ...

CNAS Policy Brief Recommends New Approach to Warrior and Veteran Care

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:08:30 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CNAS Policy Brief Recommends New Approach to Warrior and Veteran Care

Washington, D.C., November 10, 2010 – America’s failure to prepare for and adequately address the impact of war upon service members and veterans is one of the most significant challenges of the post-September 11 era, according to a new policy brief released today by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). In America’s Duty: The Imperative of a New Approach to Warrior and ...

Announcing HHUSA Wounded Warrior Transition Assistance Workshops

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:08:48 +0100
Hire Heroes USA Debuts Nationwide Wounded Warrior Transition Assistance Workshops

Finding jobs for veterans

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:27:52 +0100

updated 9/21/2010 12:27:32 AM ET
Levittown — CENTRAL BUCKS

The Semper Fi Families of Central Bucks hosted Hire Heroes USA.

Mary Madison's son is a recon Marine.

"When you see those guys in the movies jumping out of helicopters with face paint, that's him," she said. "But how do you translate that into civilian?"

And what will Sean, 24, do for work when he comes home?

Madison and Michielle Deis, the mother of a Marine stationed in Okinawa, know their sons have skills employers will need when the you...

7-Eleven Franchisee Association Donate to Hire Heroes USA

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:16:22 +0100

TUCSON, Ariz. - The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF), the professional trade association for 7-Eleven convenience store owners, donated $100,000 to Hire Heroes USA, an Alpharetta, Ga.-based nonprofit placement firm for returning war veterans, at the National Coalition's 35th Annual Convention and Trade Show, held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Washington, D.C.

"Donating to Hire Heroes USA is the right thing to do at this ...

Hire Heroes to hold a presentation for vets

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:53:00 +0100

By: CRISSA SHOEMAKER
Bucks County Courier Times

The Semper Fi Families of Central Bucks will sponsor a presentation by the Hire Heroes USA organization at 1:30 pm Sept. 19 at the Doylestown American Legion Center on North Street.

Hire Heroes is a nonprofit organization that provides career placement assistance to returning service men and women. It specializes in finding careers for injured and disabled veterans.

The presentation is geared toward local businesses interested in hiring veterans. ...

Hire Heroes USA Debuts Wounded Warrior Transition Assistance Workshops at Ft. Gordon

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:03:04 +0100

Written by Call of Duty Endowment on August 9, 2010 – 2:10 pm -

Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA) visited Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia this weekend. The base is home to the largest Warrior Transition Battalion in the Army. HHUSA was at the base to complete their very first Transition Assistance Workshops. During the weekend workshops, the HHUSA team was able to present 19 Army soldiers with necessary tips such as, writing a resume, mock interviews, and set up plans for career goals. The event was...

Golf Tournament Benefiting Hire Heroes USA

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:21:37 +0100

Hire Heroes USA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees. During the annual conference held on July 22nd - 25th, 2010 at the Gaylord National Resort and Spa, the Association hosted a golf tournament at Andrews Air Force Base. Hire Heroes USA was chosen as the associations beneficiary for the event.

Additionally, sincere thanks to Anheuser Busch for their contributions to the golf outing which included signage, goody ba...

Meyer to play 100 holes for charity

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:54:37 +0100

Meyer to play 100 holes for charity
Posted: June 30, 2010 11:08 a.m.

For the third year in a row, golfer Carl Meyer of Hartland will attempt to play at least 100 holes of golf at Chenequa Country Club to benefit Hire Heroes USA on Sunday, July 4. This year, Meyer will be joined for part of the day by one of the veterans that Hire Heroes USA is working to place into a new job as he transitions from his military career to a job in the civilian workforce.
Staff sergeant John Matter, a Marine sniper ...

Opportunity to help our partner, VeteransPlus receive a grant!

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:09:17 +0100

VeteransPlus, one of Hire Heroes USA's partners, has applied for the Pepsi Refresh Grant. Will you give five minutes of your time every day during June to help a Veteran?

VOTE HERE: http://www.refresheverything.com/hiringveteransfulltime

The men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform in defense against the Global War on Terrorism face unprecedented challenges both in the combat theater and here at home.... Our nation’s current financial climate has presented these men and women with cha...

A Memorial Day Weekend to Remember – HHUSA to receive $100,000!

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:03:28 +0100

Written by Call of Duty Endowment on June 1, 2010 – 2:11 pm -

To all of those that joined our Memorial Day Campaign to increase the grant funding for Hire Heroes USA – thank you!!! Our goal was to see more than 30,000 new people support the CODE Facebook page and help HHUSA increase their grant from $20,000 up to $50,000. And boy did you answer your Call of Duty – the 30,000 figure was shattered by Sunday afternoon and that number continues to grow. And that’s not all – recognizing the i...

Stann Helping Vets with Transition Back; Fans can Help this Weekend

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:55:10 +0100

May-26-2010

Stann Helping Vets with Transition Back; Fans can Help this Weekend
By Thomas Gerbasi, UFC.com

Memorial Day weekend is more than the unofficial start of summer and a time for barbecues and ballgames; it is a day to remember the men and women who died in service of their country as members of the United States Armed Forces, and to also celebrate all servicemen and women.

UFC fighter and former WEC light heavyweight champion Brian Stann knows all too well the sacrifices made by t...

Can 30 Seconds Equal $30,000? Yes!!!

Wed, 26 May 2010 15:55:14 +0100

When: From 12 AM on Thursday, May 27th to midnight on Monday, May 31st.

How:  Take 30 seconds and navigate to the Call Of Duty Endowment (CODE) Facebook Page (linked below) and “Like” it. For every new “Like” received within the time frame above, CODE will donate $1 to Hire Heroes USA, up to $30,000. Every cent of that funding will be used by HHUSA to assist veterans with creating professional resumes, developing interview skills, attending career transition workshops and retreats, ...

Brian Stann on C-SPAN

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:00:53 +0100

C-SPAN interviewed Executive Director, Brian Stann on Sunday, April 11th regarding his take on the topic of the staggering unemployment rates of our Veterans.

Link ot video:

http://www.c-span.org/Watch/Media/2010/04/11/WJE/A/31693/Brian+Stann+Hire+Heroes+USA+Executive+Director.aspx

COMPANY TAPS INTO NON-TRADI TIONAL RECRUITING CHANNEL TO FIND QUALIFIED QC OPERATORS

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:35:54 +0100

My Eye Media has enlisted the services of Hire Heroes USA, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide career placement assistance to returning servicemen and servicewomen. Based in Alpharetta, Ga., HHUSA focuses on career placement of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans, specializing in the placement of those injured or with any level of disability. The group serves veterans from all branches of the military.
My Eye Media CEO Michael Kadenacy, who spent h...

Tequila CAZADORES(R) Presents the Authentic Spirit Culmination Award to Brian Stann at UFC(R) 111

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:33:07 +0100

By PR Newswire, March 25, 2010 06:00 AM EDT

CORAL GABLES, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past year Tequila CAZADORES®, the number-one premium tequila in the world(1) and Official Spirits Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® ("UFC®"), has awarded UFC fighters with the Tequila CAZADORES Authentic Spirit Award. These winners have embodied the core values of the brand demonstrating the following qualities: social responsibility, commitment to the mixed martial arts ("M...

Milicruit Brings the Career Fair to The Veterans

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:48:23 +0100

Game changing technology allows employers and veterans to communicate as if at a live career fair, but over the internet

(Vocus/PRWEB ) March 22, 2010 -- Milicruit is pleased to announce the inaugural virtual career fair for veterans and military spouses. Unlike traditional career fairs that require travel, and only allow for a few moments of interaction between the recruiter and the candidate, the Milicruit event lasts for an entire month, and veterans can participate from the comfort and conve...

2009 Veteran Unemployment Statistics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:40:20 +0100

Beaureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of labor:

EMPLOYMENT SITUATION OF VETERANS — 2009