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Air Force family visits Hollywood Studios in Florida
May 1, 2023
‘Career Forward Helped Me Change Careers’: Training Program Provides Path to Career Fulfillment for Underemployed Military Spouse

Shyane Maestre was hired for a remote role at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) less than a year after she decided to switch careers.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
Lockheed Martin interns listen to supervisor speaking
April 21, 2023
Resume Feedback, Networking Guidance Continue to Ring True Long After Completing Corporate Fellowship Program

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Chris Cockrell credits the business acumen learned during Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Programs for his long-term success at Lockheed Martin.

Articles Stories of Success Service Member
Man and woman smiling and looking to the right in conversation with a potential employer
April 4, 2023
3 Reasons Why Now Is the Right Time to Hire a Military Spouse

The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot is a low-risk option for military-ready employers.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Military Spouse
A group of military spouses sit at a table
April 3, 2023
‘I’m One of the 85%’: MSPN Volunteer Credits Networking for Helping Her Secure Employment

This Air Force spouse honed the craft of purposeful volunteerism as co-lead for the South Korea MSPN.

Articles Stories of Success Military Caregiver Military Spouse
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March 7, 2023
‘I Can Bring My Authentic Self to Work’: Air National Guard Spouse Works to Welcome Veterans, Military Spouses to MetLife

“As military spouses, we have a platform of opportunity, and we should take advantage of it,” MetLife’s Kat La Hart told Hiring Our Heroes.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse Service Member
Fort Leavenworth MSPN members
March 3, 2023
‘Thanks to the Network, I Have Financial Stability and a Career I Enjoy:’ Meet Patty Mulkeen Remoy

Through the Fort Leavenworth MSPN, this military spouse connected with employment opportunities in her local community.

Articles Stories of Success Military Caregiver Military Spouse
ICONI CEO Angel Johnson
February 7, 2023
Ambitious Black Business Owner Shares Lessons from Her First 3 Years as CEO

A former Air Force intelligence officer gives advice for veterans planning to be entrepreneurs after the military.

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man working at laptop smiles at camera
February 3, 2023
Next Step Vets Provides Pipeline of Tech Talent for HOH Partners

Veterans and military spouses with tech skills connect to employers.

Articles In the Workplace Employer
January 13, 2023
More than 800 Military Spouses Apply for New Fellowship Opportunity

The recently launched Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot provides paid 12-week fellowships to eligible military spouses.

Articles Career Planning Employer Military Spouse