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June 10, 2021
Veterans Find Bright Futures in Solar Industry

On rooftops and in offices across the country, veterans power the solar industry every day.

Articles Career Planning Service Member Veteran
May 20, 2021
It’s Never Too Late to Work in Tech When You Are Willing to Upskill

This Air Force veteran is now a Salesforce software engineer at USAA, thanks to the Salesforce Fellowship Program.

Articles Stories of Success
March 31, 2021
‘Who Gives Away a Car?’ Hiring Our Heroes Surprises Army Veteran with Toyota 4Runner

More than 85,000 entries were received in the annual Committed to America’s Heroes sweepstakes.

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February 2, 2021
Corporate Fellowship Program Kicks Off 2021 With Record Numbers

Ending 2020 on a programmatic high, corporate fellowships placed a total of 1,261 fellows with over 300 host companies nationwide.

Articles Career Planning Employer Service Member
December 4, 2020
2020 Transition Trucking Winner Encourages Veterans to Live Their Best Lives

Army veteran Ivan Hernandez is given a new, full-loaded Kenworth T680 truck.

Articles Honoring Their Service
November 11, 2020
10 Stories of Success: Impacting Veterans, One Connection at a Time

Here are 10 stories of success and one bonus story to illustrate the impact that Hiring Our Heroes is making in veterans’ lives.

Articles Stories of Success Service Member Veteran
November 9, 2020
‘She’s a Valiant Leader with a Strong Passion for the Transportation Industry’: Meet Transition Trucking Finalist Gail Losee

Gail Losee is one of four finalists for the 2020 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award.

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October 30, 2020
‘His Enthusiasm Is So Abundant It’s Infectious’: Meet Transition Trucking Finalist Ivan Hernandez

The trucking industry has had a positive impact on this Army veteran’s life.

Articles Honoring Their Service
July 23, 2020
Inaugural Transition Trucking Winner Encourages Rookie Drivers to Apply for 2020 Award

Nearly five years after being named the inaugural “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award winner, Troy Davidson

Articles Honoring Their Service