Employer Resources for Hiring from the Military Community

Employers may face many challenges when trying to recruit, hire, onboard, or retain Veteran or military spouse employees. This section features resources designed to help your HR team navigate through those challenges. If you would like to talk with one of our SHRM Austin members about how to improve your recruitment strategy and increase military hires, please email us at WFR@AustinSHRM.org.

Employer Benefits for Hiring from the Military Community

SHRM Info for Hiring Veterans & Military Spouses

Program Links for Your Human Resources Team

Texas Veteran Employer Liaisons (VEL)

VEL program links companies needing qualified TX Veterans who are seeking employment across all industries and networking connections

Veterans at Work

SHRM Foundation Program course designed for HR professionals, people managers, and business leaders on hiring in the military community

Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)

Dept of Labor (DOL) site for employers who are seeking federal information on hiring from the military community

Work Opportunity Tax Credits

Federal tax credits available to employers for hiring and employing members of the military community

SHRM Hire Vets Program

Provides tools and guidance from SHRM so employers can find the right Veterans for open jobs

VETS Regional Veterans' Employment Coordinators

Links to find local contacts who can help your HR Team build a recruitment program

HIRE Vets Medallion Program

Recognizing employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining Veterans and Military Spouses

All Things Work

Podcast from SHRM available on YouTube that discusses hiring from the military community

Hiring Our Heroes

HOH partners with employers on hiring events, digital programs, internships, and connections to Veterans and Military