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Amazon

Announcements and Updates / Veterans Employment News

Amazon To Hire Over 100,000 U.S. Veterans And Military Spouses By 2024

Amazon (AMZN) announced Tuesday plans to hire over 100,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2024. Amazon currently has more than 35,000 positions open in the U.S. Amazon currently employs over 40,000 veterans and military spouses across multiple businesses—from Operations to Alexa to Sustainability to Amazon Web Services (AWS)—and they all receive a starting wage of at least $15 per… Read more
United States Census Bureau

Announcements and Updates / Veterans Employment News

Part-Time U.S. Census Bureau Field Representative Positions Available!

Looking for work? The U.S. Census Bureau may be a great fit for you! We are still hiring! In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau conducts more than 130 surveys each year to supply the nation with important statistics on people, places and our economy. Our regional offices are responsible for hiring and supervising our Field Representatives, who… Read more
You have questions. VA has answers. Call VA today. 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) The number to call when you don’t know who to call.

Announcements and Updates / Veterans Administration Offices / Veterans Employment News / Veterans Medical News

1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is the one number to reach VA

Number to Call When You Don’t Know Who to Call With one phone call, Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors can easily access information on VA benefits and services or be connected to an expert for answers to questions. 1-800-MyVA411 is a national, toll-free number that serves as a “front door” to VA. You can still reach VA at any… Read more
Gold Rush’s Fred Lewis

Announcements and Updates / Casting Call: Military Veterans / Veterans Employment News

Fred Lewis of Discovery’s hit TV Show GOLD RUSH is Looking to Hire an Armed Forces Veteran Certified Diesel Mechanic

Take Part DIESEL MECHANIC WANTED! Closing date: January 31 Gold Rush’s, Fred Lewis is looking to hire an armed forces veteran certified Diesel Mechanic to join his gold mining crew next season!  Applicants must be a self starting, tool equipped, certified heavy equipment mechanic with experience repairing construction equipment (Wheel and Track) from the major brands (Volvo, Cat, Kobelco etc) … Read more
Veteran Hire Veterans Employment Network

Announcements and Updates / Veterans Employment News

Hiring Veterans For The Holiday Season

Are you planning on hiring temporary help for the holidays?  Or are your looking for permanent help now?  Prefer to hire veterans (or active duty, military spouses, military brats)? Either way, we invite all members and supporters to post your jobs on our Veterans Hire Veterans Employment Network!  There’s no cost. Simply visit Veteran Hire Veterans and set up your… Read more
Veterans Census Jobs

Announcements and Updates / Veterans Employment Events / Veterans Employment News

2020 Census Jobs For Veterans Across The United States

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. An open letter to the Veteran community from the U.S. Census Bureau (source: VAntage Point -Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); To our Nation’s Veterans: Throughout our history,… Read more
Hire Veterans

Announcements and Updates / Award Programs / Veterans Employment Events / Veterans Employment News

Do You Hire Veterans? Apply For The DOL’s VETS Medallion Program

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is now accepting applications! The Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veteran’s employment award that recognizes employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. This award is an opportunity to highlight your organization’s work to support America’s veterans. The award is based on a number of… Read more