Programs and Initiatives

The Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign is engaging businesses to commit to hire half a million veterans and military spouses by the end of 2014. Click here to commit.	Fast Track is a job search tool that identifies careers in the fastest growing job markets in America. Click here to search for jobs.
The Personal Branding Resume Engine is a next generation online tool that captures the entirety of your military service. Click here to build your resume.	Hiring Our Heroes now has employment workshops at hundreds of fairs to assist your search for civilian jobs. Click here to sign up.
The eMentor program is a dynamic online community where you can receive career guidance from mentors. Sign up to be a mentor -- or find one.	VetNet is a one-stop career resource shop. Click here to connect with employers and your fellow job-seekers to get career advice.

Recent Announcements

Hiring Our Heroes and Spike TV Announce Elite Eight in Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program and Spike TV’s Hire A Vet campaign announced the quarterfinalists in the Small Business Tournament of Veteran Champions. The public now has the chance to vote to help identify the most veteran-friendly small business in America. The winning business will receive a custom spot produced by and aired on Spike TV. In addition, they will receive two tickets, airfare, and hotel accommodations to attend the Spike TV Guys’ Choice Awards where the winner will be announced and recognized. The Awards are scheduled to air on June 12, 2013.

Hiring Our Heroes Meets Goal of Hosting 400 Hiring Fairs Nationwide in Program’s Second Year

With four hiring fairs held today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program honored its commitment as part of the White House’s Joining Forces initiative to host 400 fairs in the program’s second year. First Lady Michelle Obama noted the achievement during her remarks at today’s Joining Forces announcement at the White House. Hiring Our Heroes has now hosted 502 hiring fairs in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico since the program began in March 2011.

Partner Programs

Join the millions of Americans who are part of the nation’s largest military and veteran membership organization.	Find out when a transition workshop is coming to a city near you.	Register today for a hiring fair near you.