Military Connected Resources

Hiring and Transition Support

Looking to hire talented veterans or take the next step in your civilian career? This page connects employers and the military-connected community—including veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members—with tools, programs, and opportunities in the Greater Washington Region.

Whether you’re building a team or building your future, these resources are here to help you succeed.

 

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Are You an Employer Seeking Military-Connected Talent?

Contact Tmca@novaregion.org to get started.

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Employer Resources

Virginia Values Veterans

  •  The V3 Program helps employers develop and implement best practices and strategies for the recruitment and retention of veterans. 

Hiring Our Heroes 

  • The Hiring Our Heroes Employers portal, powered by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, equips businesses with tools, events, and programs to strengthen veteran and military spouse hiring and retention strategies.

American Corporate Partners

  • The ACP Mentorship Program connects businesses with veteran talent through one-on-one, year-long virtual mentorships led by volunteer professionals.

Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)

  • VETS helps businesses hire veterans, service members, and military spouses by providing hiring assistance, compliance guidance for federal contractors, and protections under veterans’ employment laws like USERRA.

Employer Opportunities

Lunch and Learn with Regional TAP Classes

Are you a company with career opportunities for transitioning service members in the Greater Washington Region? Do you want to connect directly with highly skilled veterans preparing to enter the civilian workforce? Sign up to present your organization and open roles at one of four key military installations: Marine Corps Base Quantico (MBQ) Joint Base […]
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Present at a Total Military Community Alliance Meeting

Looking to engage with Northern Virginia’s military community? Present at a Total Military Community Alliance (TMCA)  meeting to share your mission and connect with others. The Transitioning Military & Community Alliance (TMCA) serves as a trusted workforce supplemental advisory group to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) offices across Northern Virginia’s military installations. By presenting at […]
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Connect with Veteran Talent through Virginia’s HIRE VETS NOW

What is HIRE VETS NOW? Virginia’s HIRE VETS NOW is a statewide initiative that connects transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with employers for career networking, professional development, and job exploration. See examples of upcoming events here.  Launched in 2018, the program helps bridge the gap between military service and civilian careers by hosting […]
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For the Military-Connected Community

Veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members bring discipline, dedication, and technical expertise that employers in Northern Virginia value—especially for roles requiring security clearances. From entry-level to advanced positions, explore job listings, understand clearance needs, and sign up for alerts to stay ahead. With the right tools, you can launch a meaningful career in the Greater Washington Region.

Job search, networking & placement

HIRE VETS NOW

This statewide initiative brings together transitioning service members, veterans, and dedicated businesses for professional development and career networking.

Hiring Our Heroes 

Connects veterans, service members, and military spouses with employers through personalized support, hiring events, fellowships, and professional development.

CyberVetsUSA

An industry-led initiative that provides FREE online training, certification and employment opportunities to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists, and military spouses looking to enter the cyber workforce!

Cyber Virginia

An innovative initiative to provide veterans with access to cyber security training opportunities and resources to help veterans enter the Virginia cyber security workforce.

WorkinFFXNOVA Job Board 

Browse thousands of jobs filtered by industry, education level, and security clearance to find the right fit for your career goals.

Upskilling, certifications & career planning

Educational and Career Counseling

Veterans and their dependents who are eligible for VA education benefits can access free career guidance, education, and planning resources.

AMVETS Career Center

Free career training, certification funding, and job search support for veterans, service members, and military spouses.

Onwards to Opportunity

Onwards to Opportunity provides professional certification and employee support services to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

ODU Cybersecurity Risk Management Certificate 

Old Dominion University offers a first-of-its-kind virtual certificate program in Virginia that prepares veterans for in-demand cybersecurity risk management roles using NIST-based training.

American Corporate Partners

ACP is a national nonprofit that helps veterans and military spouses transition to civilian careers through free, year-long mentorships with experienced professionals from in-demand industries.

 

 

 

Free tools, benefits & essentials

Boots to Suits

This program provides veterans with two complimentary career outfits, helping them to look their best for job interviews and special occasions.

Hilton Honors Military Program

Hilton Hotels offers separating or retiring military service members and their spouses 100,000 Hilton points to help them search for their next job.

Tech for Troops

Provides veterans in need and children of veterans with affordable refurbished computers and opportunities to partner with businesses that provide training and networking experiences.