Program Criteria
The Department of Labor will begin accepting applications for the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award on January 31, 2024. View the 2024 timeline. To get started, select your company size below to view the gold and platinum award criteria or download a table with all criteria.
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for small employersSmall Employer Requirements |  Platinum
|  Gold
|
|---|
Percentage of new hires who are veterans | 10% | 7% |
OR | | |
Percentage of veterans who were retained | 85% | 75% |
AND | | |
Veteran employee percentage | 10% | 7% |
Veteran integration assistance programs | Must have at least TWO of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
- Human resources veterans’ initiative
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
| N/A |
Application Fee | $90 | $90 |
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for medium employersMedium Employer Requirements | Platinum | Gold |
|---|
Percentage of new hires who are veterans | 10% | 7% |
OR | | |
Percentage of veterans who were retained | 85% | 75% |
AND | | |
Veteran employee percentage | 10% | 7% |
Veteran integration assistance programs | Must have BOTH of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
AND ONE of the following: - Human resources veterans’ initiative
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
| Must have ONE of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
|
Application Fee | $190 | $190 |
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for large employersLarge Employer Requirements | Platinum | Gold |
|---|
Percentage of new hires who are veterans | 10% | 7% |
Percentage of veterans who were retained | 85% | 75% |
Veteran integration assistance programs | Must have ALL of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
- Dedicated human resources professional(s)
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
| Must have BOTH of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
|
Application Fee | $495 | $495 |
