January 2024 - Penn Live
N.C. winery continues to make veterans a major part of its business model - pennlive.com
“A North Carolina winery that emphasizes the hiring of veterans got more recognition for its initiative last month. Haze Gray Vineyards, located in the small community of Stony Knoll, won the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.... for hiring and retaining veterans and putting programs in place for veterans. This isn't its first; Haze Gray won the Gold Medallion in 2020."
January 2024 - WITN
ECVC Receives 2023 HIRE VETS Medallion Award from US Dept. of Labor - WITN
“ECVC’s commitment to our Veterans continues as we have been awarded the Department of Labor’s HIRE Veterans Gold Medallion for our fifth straight year. Our practices of hiring Veterans over the years have become a culture normalcy here at ECVC..."
January 2024 - Focus Daily News
Cedar Hill Receives Prestigious 2023 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award for Exemplary...
“Cedar Hill’s Mayor Stephen Mason also expressed gratitude for the recognition, concluding, “Cedar Hill is honored to be acknowledged with the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. We are committed to creating a workplace that not only values our veterans but actively supports their professional growth and success."
November 2023 - Media Mention
US Department of Labor announces five Alaska employers as recipients of the 2023 HIRE
“Recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award demonstrate a commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans as they help them develop"
November 2023 - Media Mention
5 New Hampshire Businesses Awarded 2023 HIRE Vets Medallions | Concord, NH Patch
Five New Hampshire companies have received HIRE Vets Medallion Awards for 2023. According to acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, the
November 2023 - Media Mention
US Department of Labor honors 859 US employers for commitment to employing veterans
Presented annually, the HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans' employment award. Since the program's 2018 inception, more than
February 2022 - Media Mention
Governor Ivey Encourages Veteran Hiring through HIRE Vets Medallion Program
“Alabama will always proudly support our military men and women, and our veterans who have served,” said Governor Ivey. These awards are the only federal-level veterans’ employment awards that recognize a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention and professional development. In 2021, 37 Alabama companies received the HIRE Vets Medallion Award.
January 2022 - Media Mention
US Department of Labor now accepting applications for 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards ...
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The award is presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans. Employers that receive the award in 2022 will join more than 1,400 employers that the department has recognized for their support of America’s veterans.
January 2022 - Media Mention
ECVC receives 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion award from the U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized ECVC, Inc. as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. …“ECVC is honored to receive the Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award for the third consecutive year,” said Lisa Ward-Ross, President/CEO. “Our veterans are integral parts of our team
November 2022 - Media Mention
Local organization honored for hiring, retaining veterans
Yahoo News - Springfield News-Sun, Ohio – Nov. 18, 2022 - he Abilities Connection (TAC) has received its fifth consecutive U.S. Department of Labor Award for hiring and retaining veteran employees. "The veterans on the TAC Team are tremendous assets to our organization," said CEO Jim Zahora…
November 2022 - Media Mention
DroneShield receives HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter- Nov. 17, 2022 - DroneShield earned the HIRE Vets Gold award (as a small employer) for its efforts and commitment to supporting veteran employment on its team. “We’re honoured to receive this HIRE Vets recognition by the Department of Labor and Secretary Walsh,” said Matt McCrann, US CEO of DroneShield. “We’re proud of each of our veterans…
November 2022 - Media Mention
ALLO receives 2022 Hire Vets Medallion Award from U.S Department of Labor
The Waverly News – Nov. 14, 2022 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized ALLO as one of the 835 recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor.... ALLO leaders recognize that our Guard, Reserve and Veterans teammates have a huge impact on helping us successfully serve our communities,” said Todd Heyne, ALLO chief construction officer and Navy veteran..
November 2022 - Media Mention
Dan Tough Vermont recieves 2022 Hire Vets Medallion Award from USDOL
VB Vermont Biz – Nov. 11, 2022 - Just ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Secretary of Labor, Martin J. Walsh, recognized Darn Tough Vermont as one of the recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. Darn Tough earned the Gold award – and is the only Vermont company to receive this recognition....
December 2021 - Media Mention
ETI Precision Receives 2021 Hire Vets Medallion Award From The U.S. Department Of Labor
Yahoo Finance – Dec. 10, 2021 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Electrical Test Instruments (ETI) Precision as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 Hire Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony, ... Electrical Test Instruments (ETI) Precision earned the platinum award for two consecutive years as a small employer. Recruiting and hiring veterans, as well as establishing resources for professional growth remains a commitment and pledge of ETI Precision leadership.
November 2021 - Media Mention
Salem law firm, notary recognized for efforts to hire veterans
Salem Reporter – Nov. 26, 2021 - Mark Ronning started Northwest Veterans Law in Salem after finding it difficult to convince civilian employers that his legal skills from the Army would translate to other jobs. A few weeks ago he found out that his firm, Northwest Veterans Law, was one of two local companies commended by the U.S. Department of Labor for encouraging the recruitment and professional development of veterans and active service members. The 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award… also went to local notary business Ondadottedline....
November 2021 - Media Mention
Affirmity Clients Collectively Win 13 Platinum and Gold 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Honors
Dallas (PRWEB) Nov. 17, 2021 - Annual list recognizing employers who invest in recruiting, employing, and retaining military veterans names 13 organizations supported by Affirmity with affirmative action reporting... “We’re delighted to see the fantastic work of these great businesses rewarded in this year’s HIRE Vets awardees list,” said Jeffery D. Lewis, Co-Managing Director…
November 2021 - Media Mention
UP: Union Pacific Railroad Honored by U.S. Department of Labor for Hiring and Supporting ...
Union Pacific – Nov. 10, 2021 - Union Pacific Railroad has been named a 2021 Gold Medallion recipient by the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, a U.S. Department of Labor initiative ...
August 2021 - Media Mention
American Systems Corp., Midsize No. 3 | Top Workplaces
Virginian-Pilot Online Inside Business – August 16, 2021 - The employees of American Systems have quite a bit to be proud of. They’ve won several awards… In 2019 and 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor honored thri company with the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award for its efforts to integrate American veterans back into the workforce.
August 2021 - Media Mention
Start Checking Your List – December Will be Here Soon!
DE OFCCP Week In Review: August 2021 - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Agency (VETS) wants to help employers prepare to win the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The deadline to meet the criteria for an award in 2022 is December 31, 2021. Criteria vary by company size…
July 2021 - Media Mention
Governor Northam Announces MI Technical Solutions to Expand Facility in Chesapeake
Office of the Governor - RICHMOND , VA - Jul 2, 2021 - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that MI Technical Solutions, Inc. (MITS), a small business government contractor providing information technology services for military vessels, will invest $520,000 to expand its facility in the City of Chesapeake. MITS…was recently awarded the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion by the U.S. Department of Labor for its efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans.
April 2021 - Media Mention
VictoryShares: Blending ESG, Military Support
ETF.com – Apr. 29, 2021 - The ETF focuses on U.S. companies that prioritize the hiring of veterans and supporting them as employees. ... A new company may be added through… receive the highest recognition level from the Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program (Platinum) and from the Department of Defense’s ESGR Program (Freedom Award). Through these surveys and recognition programs, we can ensure that the companies in our ETF truly champion best practices for veterans.
April 2021 - Media Mention
RISE Armament Honored for Veteran Hiring Focus
American Rifleman – Apr. 22, 2021 - RISE Armament recently received a Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program ... “We’re very honored to receive this recognition,” said Matt Torres, president of RISE Armament. “But more than that, we’re proud and honored to employ veterans who play a major role in the success of our company.”
April 2021 - Media Mention
CAE USA Ranks #15 in 2021 Best Places to Work
Philadelphia Business Journal – Apr. 22, 2021 - CAE USA has a strong commitment to programs that bolster and encourage the hiring and retention of military veterans, and has been recognized as both a Gold Medallion Award and Platinum Medallion Award recipient by the HIRE VETS program of the U.S. government.
April 2021 - Media Mention
Guidehouse CEO Scott McIntyre Named to 2021 Wash100 for Driving Company Growth ...
Executive Mosaic Media – Apr. 21, 2021 - Two months later, the company received the 2020 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Gold Medallion ... “We are proud and honored to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient for our commitment to our nation’s veterans,” said McIntyre.
April 2021 - Media Mention
Hire Veterans? Be recognized with a 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
VAntage Point Blog – Apr. 16, 2021 - Initiated by the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Act of 2017, the award recognizes small businesses, nonprofit organizations and large companies for excellence in leadership when it comes to promoting Veterans’ employment. Recipients demonstrate to their customers ...
April 2021 - Media Mention
OFCCP Week In Review: April 2021
JD Supra – Apr. 5, 2021 - The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes a company's commitment to veteran hiring, ...
April 2021 - Media Mention
Terrapin sets industry standards with commitment to help others
NorthcentralPa.com – Apr. 3, 2021 - In 2020, Terrapin received the Gold HIRE Vets Medallion in recognition for its efforts. Along with its support of veterans, Terrapin also has taken care to ...
March 2021 - Media Mention
Novetta to Support Military Service Members as DOD SkillBridge Program Authorized Organization
ExecutiveBiz – Mar. 5, 2021 - Novetta has a long history of supporting veterans and service members. It received its third Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award from the Department of Labor in November 2020 for its efforts in recruitment, professional development and retention of U.S. service members and veterans…
February 2021 - Media Mention
Nueces County awarded Gold Medallion for efforts to employ veterans
KRIS Corpus Christi News – Feb. 10, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Labor recently recognized the county's human resources department with its "HIRE Vets Gold Medallion." The county was ...
February 2021 - Media Mention
State grants aim to add internships, support economic development
Grand Forks Herald – Feb. 9, 2021 - Two state grants for nonprofits and businesses are now available, as well as a program to promote companies that hire veterans…. Applications are also open for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program, which highlights companies that hire and retrain veterans in new careers....
February 2021 - Media Mention
Chester’s Market recognized for hiring veterans
Newport News Times - Feb. 2, 2021 - DEPOE BAY - Chester's Market was recognized for its commitment to employing veterans on Jan. 26 when it received the HIRE Vets Medallion ... Jerry Flores, a local veterans employment representative from Worksource Oregon, presented the award and congratulated Smith on being the first in the five-county region…
February 2021 - Media Mention
Chad Price and Mako Medical: Passionate Disruptors of Health Care
NewsCase - Mako also seeks to empower veterans with meaningful careers, so more than half of its 500 employees are veterans. For their efforts, Chad Price and Mako Medical were recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor in 2020 with the HIRE Vets Medallion.…
January 2021 - Media Mention
Change-Ups
Grand Rapids Business Journal – Jan. 22, 2021 – Stiles Machinery for the second year in a row is the recipient of the Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the United States Department of Labor.
January 2021 - Media Mention
Registration open for 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program
Dothan Eagle – Jan. 13, 2021 - The Hire Vets Medallion Program is an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor and launches on January 31. Employers interested in applying for the 2021 program may now create or update existing accounts in preparation of the program's launch. ... In 2020, 25 Alabama companies received the HIRE Vets Medallion Award and more than 1,000 employers have been recognized nationally.…
January 2021 - Media Mention
HIRE Vets Award Officially Open for Registration
OFCCP Week In Review – Jan. 11, 2021 - The Veterans' Employment and Training Service alerted the public that registration is now open for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program. The Program officially launches on January 31, 2021; however, interested employers may now create or update an existing account in preparation for the application window (January 31, 2021 – April 30, 2021). The U.S. Department of Labor awards the HIRE Vets Medallion to recognize…
January 2021 - Media Mention
U.S. Dept. of Labor recognizes three Idaho businesses for supporting veterans
Idaho Press – Jan. 9, 2021 - National Native American Construction Inc. of Coeur d' Alene, Independence Indoor Shooting of Meridian and Treasure Valley Advanced Concepts LLC of Nampa each received a 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award. This U.S. Department of Labor program recognizes U.S. employers for recruiting, hiring and retaining America's veterans. A press release announced the awards were presented in November at a virtual ceremony …
January 2021 - Media Mention
Business Beat - Honors
The Spokesman Review – Jan. 9, 2021 -- National Native American Construction Inc. in Coeur d' Alene has been awarded the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award from the U.S. Department of Labor. The HIRE Vets Medallion program recognizes U.S. employers for recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans.
January 2021 - Program News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NOW ACCEPTING 2021 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD APPLICATIONS
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Veterans' Employment and Training Service is accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans.The application deadline is April 30, 2021.
November 2020 - Media Mention
Digital Defense, Inc. Receives 2020 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award for Second Consecutive Year
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – November 19th, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia recently recognized Digital Defense, Inc., a leader in vulnerability management and threat assessment solutions, as one of 675 recipients of the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during an award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor on November 10, 2020. The Honoring Investments in...
November 2020 - Media Mention
FedPoint gets federal recognition for hiring veterans
PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire – November 18th, 2020 — FedPoint, located at Pease International Tradeport, was presented with the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award by the U.S. Department of Labor for its efforts in hiring and retaining veterans in the workplace. This is the second year FedPoint... was awarded the HIRE Vets medallion, the only federal-level veterans' employment award...
November 2020 - Media Mention
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Awarded HIRE Vets Medallion Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – November 17th, 2020 — Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical was honored with the 2020 United States Department of Labor's Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Medallion Award. This award marks Hiller's third consecutive recognition since the program's inception in 2018. The HIRE Vets Medallion award is...
November 2020 - Media Mention
Guidehouse Receives 2020 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
ExecutiveGov.com – November 17th, 2020 - Guidehouse has been awarded the 2020 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Gold Medallion Award, the company reported on Tuesday. "We are proud and honored to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient for our commitment to our nation's veterans," said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse...
November 2020 - Media Mention
Serco Recognized for Veteran Hiring, Retention Efforts
TYSONS CORNER, VA, November 18, 2020 — Serco Inc. was presented with the Department of Labor's 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award in recognition of the company's support, commitment and long-term career and growth plan for former military service members in its workforce, ExecutiveGov reported Thursday. Dave Dacquino, chairman and CEO of Serco, highlighted the skills, experience and values contributed by veterans...
November 2020 - Media Mention
Sabre Systems, Inc. Receives 2020 HIRE Vets Award from the US Department of Labor
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. - Nov. 17, 2020 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia recognized Sabre Systems, Inc. as a recipient of the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a recent award ceremony at the Department of Labor. Sabre earned the Gold Medallion for consistent efforts and achievements in veteran recruitment and retention. Sabre has several initiatives in place to support the advancement and professional development our of veterans...
November 2020 - Media Mention
Hill touts 5 firms over vets award
– Nov. 15, 2020 - U.S. Rep. French Hill congratulated five Arkansas companies Tuesday for receiving the HIRE Vets Medallion. The award is given to businesses that prioritize the hiring and retention of U.S. veterans. Nationally, 675 employers were recognized. "From storming the beaches of Normandy to enlisting in the military after the Twin Towers fell, our veterans have honorably served our nation and deserve respect and gratitude...
November 2020 - Media Mention
Business honored for dedication to veterans
Pueblo Chieftain – Nov. 15, 2020 - What began as two best friends starting a business from within a garage, has since become an expanding business that received a Gold Medallion from the federal government. Scott Hinkle and Joshua Sparks were two young men who attended Colorado State University Pueblo and were a part of a fraternity that encouraged service to the community. That dedication to serving the community ultimately carried over...
November 2020 - Program News
Rep. Rice Announces HIRE Vets Award Recipients
Tom Rice - House.gov – Nov. 10, 2020 - Washington DC- Congressman Tom Rice (R-SC) released the following statement regarding the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Awards. “I am honored to announce that two businesses in the Seventh District, AHSC Inc. and Rhino Demolition and Environmental Services Corp., have been awarded the HIRE Vets Small Gold Medallion.” “Veterans who serve this country shouldn’t struggle to find jobs at home, and these employers...
November 2020 - Program News
Blunt Commends Missouri HIRE Vets Award Recipients For Their Commitment To Veteran...
November 10, 2020 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS) and a member of the Veterans Jobs Caucus, today commended the seven Missouri employers that were recognized by the Department of Labor’s (DOL) HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program for their contributions to veteran employment. The program was created under Blunt’s bipartisan...
November 2020 - Program News
U.S. Department of Labor Awards 675 HIRE Vets Medallions To Employers That Hire, Retain and Support Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – November 10, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its recognition of 675 U.S. employers as honorees in the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion program for their recruitment, hiring, and retention of America’s veterans. Collectively, this year’s award recipients hired more than 37,000 veterans since 2018.
April 2020 - Program News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REMINDS EMPLOYERS 2020 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor reminds the nation’s employers that the deadline to submit applications for the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award is April 30, 2020.
March 2020 - Program News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, IRS AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCE PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CORONAVIRUS-RELATED PAID LEAVE FOR WORKERS AND TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL AND MIDSIZE BUSINESSES TO SWIFTLY RECOVER THE COST OF PROVIDING CORONAVIRUS-RELATED LEAVE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to their employees. This relief to employees and small and midsize businesses is provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020.
March 2020 - Program News
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): SMALL BUSINESS GUIDANCE & LOAN RESOURCES
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
January 2020 - Program News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NOW ACCEPTING 2020 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD APPLICATIONS
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it is accepting employer applications for the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Award Program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining America’s veterans. The application deadline is April 30, 2020.
November 2019 - Program News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PRESENTS 2019 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARDS
The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded 427 employers from around the nation for recruiting, employing and retaining America's veterans. The award recipients attest to hiring more than 52,000 veterans since 2017.
Employers seeking further information should subscribe to the HIRE Vets newsletter for updates, or contact HIREVets@dol.gov.
Nov. 11, 2019 - Media Mention
Local company nationally recognized for hiring veterans
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the HIRE Vets Medallion to 28 companies from Pennsylvania for recruiting, employing and retaining America’s veterans last week. The nationwide award recipients hired more than 52,000 veterans since 2017. (via The Times)
Nov. 11, 2019 - Media Mention
Gary / Chicago International Airport Receives Prestigious Department of Labor Award
Gary / Chicago International Airport (GYY) received the prestigious HIRE Vets Medallion Award, an honor bestowed by the United States Department of Labor that recognizes job creators that recruit, employ and retain veterans’ who have served our country.(via AviationPros)
Nov. 8, 2019 - Media Mention
Six local companies nationally recognized for hiring veterans
Six local companies were recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor for hiring and retaining veterans through the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans, or HIRE Vets, medallion program. (via San Antonio Business Journal)
May 2019 - Program News
2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Application Period Closed
The U.S. Department of Labor’s application period for the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Program has closed. Later this fall, the Department will recognize employers who qualified for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award.
Please stay tuned to HIREVets.gov as we move through the 2019 Program cycle and prepare for the 2020 Award cycle. In the meantime, you can review the application criteria here.
Employers seeking further information should subscribe to the HIRE Vets newsletter for updates, or contact HIREVets@dol.gov.
February 21, 2019 - Media Mention
U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta and Missouri's U.S. Senator Roy Blunt visited an information technology company in O'Fallon, Missouri on Thursday to promote a program aimed at helping military veterans with employment opportunities. (via ktrs.com)
February 21, 2019 - Media Mention
US Senator Roy Blunt, along with the US Secretary of Labor, was in O'Fallon Thursday honoring Winning Technologies for hiring veterans. The company is one of 200 across the country being honored for working with veterans. (via kmov4.com)
January 2019 - Program News
U.S. Department of Labor Opens Application Period for HIRE Vets Program
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that as of today, January 31, 2019, the application period is open for job creators to apply for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations, and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans.
January 2019 - Program News
Account Registration for the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Program is Open
Employers interested in applying for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program may now create accounts in preparation for the program launch on January 31. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who recruit, retain, and employ veterans.
November 2018 - Program News
U.S. Department of Labor Announces 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award Recipients
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced recipients of the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award, recognizing job creators for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans. Honorees include small businesses, community-based nonprofits, and national companies.
October 2018 - Program News
New HIRE Vets Medallion Program Resources Available
New resources have been added to HIREVets.gov to help us spread the word on the HIRE Vets Medallion Program. These include numerous graphics and widgets that can be downloaded for use on your website or favorite social media platform to advocate for the program. In preparation for the 2019 Application Period, our existing program information resources have also been updated to provide you with the latest on the HIRE Vets Medallion Program. Throughout the remainder of 2018 new content will be continuously revised and provided to assist with preparation of applications for the new award year.
June 2018 - Program News
2018 Program Demonstration Continues
Review of the 300 applications submitted as part of the 2018 Program Demonstration is currently underway. VETS will be reaching out to some employers for additional clarification on responses contained in their applications in order to make a final determination on whether the employer will be awarded a HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award. Notice of expected award will be sent out to employers in October, with the official announcement of award recipients to follow in November on Veterans Day.
We encourage you to stay tuned to HIREVets.gov for updates as we complete the 2018 Program Demonstration cycle and you begin to prepare for the 2019 award cycle.
April 2018 - Program News
HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Completes Application Goal
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration has reached its application goal, and the registration period is now closed. This November, the Department will recognize employers who qualified for the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award.
The program demonstration enabled up to 300 employers to apply and prepare those who registered for an account on the HIREVets.gov website.
January 2018 - Program News
U.S. Department of Labor Launches HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration — an effort that will recognize up to 300 employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.
August 2017 - Program News
Next Step Announced for HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) announced it is accepting public comments on the criteria for the HIRE Vets Medallion Program. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was published in the Federal Register today.
May 2017 - Program News
US Department of Labor to establish HIRE Vets Medallion Program
The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will establish the HIRE Vets Medallion Program to recognize employers who recruit, retain, and employ veterans, and who offer charitable services in support of the veteran community. The department is establishing the program under the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act, or HIRE Vets Act. President Donald J. Trump signed the act into law today.