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Information for employers on the benefits of recruiting and employing veterans and contacts on how to hire them.
Helps employers find qualified candidates through online tools to search for employees and post job descriptions.
This project focuses on the employment challenges of returning Service Members living with TBI and/or PTSD. Designed for employers and the workforce development system, this Web site offers information and tools to help returning Service Members succeed in the workplace.
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established ten regional centers to provide information, training and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA.
Article from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) describes how employers can increase the employment of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Helps employers who want to hire Veterans find the experienced and reliable employees they need to support their economic growth. Includes registration information to become part of the ACAP employer database, a list of all ACAP Center contacts and information on local job fairs at their installations.
Find out why, where and how to recruit and hire qualified Veterans.
Brochure for small- and medium-sized businesses interested in increasing their hiring pool by recruiting well-qualified employees with disabilities. This brochure is also available in text form.
Fact sheet for employers that lists the truths and common misconceptions regarding PTSD and other psychological disorders.
Fact sheet explores how businesses can enhance their competitive edge by hiring people with disabilities.
Provides information on employing, accommodating and retaining Veterans with service-connected disabilities and assists with candidate recruitment. Includes access to employment specialists and a Veterans Speakers Network.
Provides information for employers about their rights and responsibilities for the reemployment of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. Guide is in .pdf format.
DoD network of volunteer ombudsmen trained on Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and dispute resolution techniques that help resolve issues between employers and their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.
Research review focusing on returning to work after TBI.
Nonprofit organization that sponsors breakfast meetings for business leaders, managers and human resource professionals to learn how other businesses have benefited from employing individuals with disabilities. Includes a video describing the organization's work.
Fact sheet from the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy to assist employers in understanding their responsibilities relative to interviewing job applicants with disabilities.
Fact sheet for employers and workforce development professionals that provides answers to frequently asked questions about TBI and employment.
Fact sheet for employers and workforce development professionals that provides answers to frequently asked questions about PTSD and employment.
Provides guidance to homeless assistance and workforce development providers and planners to help them promote self-sufficiency among their clients by connecting them to mainstream employment and income support programs.
Connects corporate America with the rich skills and abilities of military Veterans, and promotes best practices and success strategies by which transitioning service members are welcomed into America's corporate workforce.
Matches the career interests and skills of disabled Veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq to the needs of companies who are partnering with Hire Heroes USA to fill job openings. Includes opportunities for employers wishing to hire or mentor Veterans.
Searchable job board for Veterans. Includes list of job openings, information on job fairs, and resume writing tips for Veterans.
A comprehensive career Web site for hiring Veterans of America's military. Helps managers, human resources specialists and others find the resources they need for matching employment opportunities with Veterans.
Answers common questions DoD managers have regarding hiring Veterans with disabilities.
Provides information on developing accommodations for people with mental illnesses, as well as guidelines for providing feedback and requesting documentation.
Free service that facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing guidance on job accommodations, self-employment and small business opportunities and related subjects.
Helps employers determine effective accommodations and comply with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Provides information about post traumatic stress disorder, ADA information, accommodation ideas, and resources for additional information.
Designed to meet the needs of both disabled soldiers who want the chance to work and the employers who want to actively recruit these outstanding men and women.
Ninety-four grants, totaling $27 million, are being awarded under the Department of Labor's Veterans' Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) and Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to help Veterans succeed in civilian careers. View the list of VWIP grants.
Provides information and advice on the transition from military to civilian employment, as well as other issues and legislative updates that impact the military and Veteran community. Employers can access career fairs and post jobs and/or search resumes.
Helps employers reach qualified job candidates by providing a connection to America's largest talent pool with military experience. Find technical skills, security clearances, leadership and diversity.
Resources and statistics on employing and marketing to people with disabilities.
A temporary assignment/internship program for Service Members convalescing at military treatment facilities in the National Capital Region. See Operation Warfighter Program Overview for more information about the program and benefits for service members and participating employers.
Employment can play a major role in the recovery of wounded and injured Service Members. This new fact sheet, available in PDF and Word format, describes programs at the U.S. Department of Labor for returning Service Members and their employers.
Provides general suggestions for communicating with people with disabilities, as well as tips for appropriate etiquette when interacting with those with combat-related conditions such as TBI and PTSD.
Highlights the top ten reasons employers should hire Veterans, including characteristics such as an accelerated learning curve, leadership qualities, teamwork ethic, diversity and inclusion in action and more.
Provides information on the basic provisions and requirements under USERRA and includes links to resources such as fact sheets, e-tools, posters and more.
Provides online resources and links for employers seeking to hire Veterans.
Contains resources and information useful for Veterans, Service Members and those who work with them, including practical, user-friendly information on workplace accommodations, employment and training resources, and Vet-to-Vet peer support. Offered by the Employment Intervention Demonstration Program (EIDP).
Guide from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) explains the hiring authorities and preference for Veterans, including disabled Veterans, in federal civil service employment.
Answers questions that employers may have about the protections for Veterans with service-connected disabilities when they seek to return to their former jobs or look to find their first, or new, civilian jobs. Explains how protections differ under USERRA and the ADA, and describes how the ADA applies to recruiting, hiring, and accommodating Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Information on laws that entitle Veterans to hiring and retention preferences over others for federal government positions.
