Employer Partnerships

Employer Partnerships: Hire Veterans & Military Talent

Build a Stronger Workforce. Open Doors for Those Who Served.

Veterans and transitioning service members bring valuable leadership, technical expertise, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to the civilian workforce. Connecting that experience with the right employment opportunities benefits both military professionals and the businesses that hire them.

Through our Veteran-Friendly Employers initiative, Bridging the Gap for Veterans connects businesses with veterans and transitioning service members pursuing civilian careers. We work to build relationships with employers who recognize the value of military experience and want to expand employment opportunities for those who served.

Whether your company is actively hiring or looking to strengthen its veteran recruitment efforts, an employer partnership offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
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Why Partner With Bridging the Gap for Veterans?

Military experience develops skills that apply across a wide range of civilian industries. However, translating military qualifications into civilian job requirements is not always straightforward.

As a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Bridging the Gap for Veterans helps close that gap by working with employers to recognize transferable military skills and connect with potential candidates.

Through employer partnerships, businesses can:

Connect With Military Talent

Build relationships with veterans and transitioning service members whose experience may align with your workforce needs.

Recognize Transferable Skills

Better understand how military leadership, technical training, logistics, and operational experience translate into civilian positions.

Strengthen Veteran Recruitment

Explore opportunities to engage with military professionals through career-focused initiatives and employer outreach.

Support Meaningful Employment

Help create civilian career pathways for qualified candidates transitioning from military service.

Our goal is to develop employer relationships that support both organizational hiring needs and the professional goals of veterans.

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How Employers Can Get Involved

Employer partnerships offer businesses several ways to engage with the military community based on their hiring goals, resources, and available opportunities.

Veteran Hiring & Recruitment

Connect with veterans and transitioning service members interested in civilian employment.

We work to introduce employers to military professionals and help identify opportunities where candidate qualifications, career interests, and organizational needs align.

Career Events & Professional Networking

Participate in applicable career events, networking activities, and employer outreach initiatives that bring businesses and military professionals together.

These opportunities allow employers to introduce their organizations, discuss potential career paths, and establish relationships with prospective candidates.

Career Mentorship & Interview Support

Share professional expertise to help veterans navigate civilian hiring processes and workplace expectations.

Depending on program needs, employer representatives may assist with mock interviews, networking guidance, or industry-specific career discussions.

Recognizing Military Experience in Hiring

Strengthen recruitment practices by evaluating how military training, leadership, and specialized experience relate to civilian job requirements.

This may include identifying transferable qualifications, reviewing position descriptions, and considering military experience when evaluating suitable candidates.

Become a Veteran-Friendly Employer Partner

Bridging the Gap for Veterans welcomes businesses and organizations interested in connecting with military talent and supporting veteran employment opportunities.

Whether you’re a small business, a growing company, or an established corporation, our team can discuss ways to align your hiring interests with our veteran employment initiatives.

How to Get Started

Step 01

Tell Us About Your Organization

Share information about your business, industry, current hiring needs, and interest in veteran employment.

Step 02

Discuss Partnership Opportunities

Connect with our team to explore potential recruitment, networking, or mentorship opportunities based on available programs.

Step 03

Put Your Partnership Into Action

Identify appropriate ways to engage with veteran job seekers and support employment opportunities within your organization.

Employer Partnership Inquiry

Let’s Connect Your Business With Military Talent.

Interested in working with Bridging the Gap for Veterans? Complete the form below to introduce your organization and discuss potential employer partnership opportunities.
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More Ways for Businesses to Get Involved

Supporting veterans and first responders extends beyond employment. Businesses can also participate in community initiatives, sponsorship opportunities, and programs that help sustain the mission of Bridging the Gap for Veterans.

Explore additional ways your organization can contribute through the Patriot Ambassador Network, Swipes for Stripes, and other business-supported initiatives.