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May 30, 2025
Hiring Our Heroes Presents 2025 Toyota 4Runner to Army Veteran

The Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes honors members of the military community with a chance to win a brand-new Toyota vehicle. Meet this year’s winner, U.S. Army veteran and Kentucky native Greg Riggs.

Articles Honoring Their Service
Photo of U.S. Coast Guard veteran Rhys Campbell with two people adding pins to his uniform
May 23, 2025
Navigating New Waters: Coast Guard Veteran Starts Next Mission With Career Forward

Discover how one veteran leveraged his military and tech skills to thrive at Verizon through support from Career Forward.

Articles Stories of Success Veteran
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May 18, 2025
Army Spouse Relaunches Career With Hiring Our Heroes Programs

Renee Holton relaunched her career with support from HOH military spouse programs after a break to support her active-duty husband overseas.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program Awards Celebration. A group of nine people standing in front of a large screen displaying "Small Business Award for Veterans & Military Spouses." The screen also features logos for Hiring Our Heroes, FedEx Founder's Fund, USAA, and Small Business Insurance. Two smaller screens on either side display the same award title and date, April 29, 2025. An American flag is visible to the left of the group.
April 30, 2025
Hiring Our Heroes Announces 2025 Small Business Award Recipients 

Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, recently announced the recipients of

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A close-up image of a person in military camouflage uniform with an American flag patch on the sleeve. The person's hands are blurred and holding an object, possibly a hat or cap, which is also partially visible in the background. The focus is on the uniform and the flag patch.
April 7, 2025
Should I Apply for a Job if I’m Overqualified? 

Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be both exciting and challenging. As veterans and military

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Solar Ready Vets program corporate fellow Serena Hahn, over a background image of a sun setting over solar panels.
April 7, 2025
Bright Futures: How a Veteran Transferred Military Skills into a Career in Solar Energy

With ten years of service as a Force Support Officer in the Air Force, Serena faced a pivotal decision when contemplating her transition to civilian life. While she enjoyed a successful military career, her growing passion for renewable energy and commitment to addressing the climate crisis propelled her towards a new path.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse Service Member Veteran
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March 17, 2025
Military Spouse Pivots to Tech with HOH Programs

Learn how one military spouse used the tools and connections gained from a fellowship to pivot into a tech industry career. 

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
Military service member speaking with employer at a hiring event
February 25, 2025
Pitch Like a Pro: Your Formula for Success

Your elevator pitch is a powerful tool to making a lasting impression quickly. Follow this recipe to create yours.

Articles Career Planning
Photo of a Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit event at Joint Base San Antonio.
February 21, 2025
Former Marine Connects to Civilian Success at Networking Event

Marine Corps veteran Jacob Coronado turned a networking event into a career opportunity.

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