Veterans

Workforce Development and the Changing Labor Market

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The pandemic altered how and where people work. Here’s how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changes.

Our Work

American service members, veterans, and military spouses have exceptional skills, training, and talent. To help them build careers in the civilian workforce, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program provides networking opportunities, professional resources, and on-the-job experience. Through hiring events on military bases, internships, and training programs, Hiring Our Heroes connects more than 30,000 members of the military community with exciting new job opportunities each year.

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Hiring Our Heroes Honors Former Sen. Elizabeth Dole

Unemployment and Underemployment Continue to Plague Military Spouses and Affect Financial Stability

New Effort to Address Nationwide Truck Driver Shortage and Provide Job Opportunities to Military Veterans

Hiring Our Heroes Honors Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announces Finalists for 11th Annual Hiring Our Heroes Awards

Hiring Our Heroes Launches New Google Career Certificate Workforce Program for Military Community

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Nov 10, 2022
U.S. Chamber Foundation Recognizes ‘Champions of Change’ at 12^th Annual Awards Gala
Sep 15, 2022
May 06, 2022
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
Recognizing Employers and Individuals That Have Gone Above and Beyond to Hire, Retain, and Empower Our Nation's Veterans and Military Spouses
Nov 04, 2021
8,000 veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to receive training for in-demand tech jobs
Oct 15, 2021
Ohio partners with businesses to tackle military spouse un- and underemployment
Columbus, Ohio — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), in partnership with the state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Veteran Services, officially launched the Ohio Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ) on Tuesday.
Sep 15, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC — As the leader in identifying and providing solutions to military spouse un- and under-employment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes has launched a new initiative focused on remote work opportunities.
Sep 15, 2021
The Coalition will connect Afghan refugees to jobs as they arrive and resettle in America
May 12, 2021
Washington, D.C. — Jasmine Tiara, a Navy spouse and owner of the Black Wallet, was recognized today as the 2021 Military Spouse Entrepreneur Impact Award recipient at Hiring Our Heroes’ Fifth Annual Military Spouse Employment Summit presented by USAA.