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6 Companies That Give Veterans a Hiring Preference
Check out employers who pay veterans more or give them extra benefits
Job seekers meet with a Sacramento Police Department recruiter during the Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images to , a free e-newsletter published every two weeks. If you have feedback or a story idea then please . From sign-on bonuses to additional paid time off to monthly stipends on top of salaries, some employers are increasing compensation and benefits for veterans. States are catching on too. Last year, Colorado joined Kentucky, Montana and Nebraska when it allowing private employers to give preference to hiring veterans and spouses of service members killed in active duty provided they are as qualified as other applicants. Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts offer preferential hiring to vets for government jobs. Jason Feifer, author of the new book , said this is good business as well as pro-military. “The more that we can find ways for the public and private sector to work together to support people who have made sacrifices for our country is a good thing. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. “Businesses want to attract and retain the best talent out there. And there is a lot of talent coming out of the military. They might not have the same level of corporate experience, but they have other intangibles that are of great value.” Here are six companies going all in on hiring veterans: 1 Power Home Remodeling
When a veteran or veteran’s spouse is hired at , they receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus or an $11,000 bonus if they’re hired via DoD SkillBridge or . The national home remodeling company also provides five additional days of paid time off each year to veterans and veteran spouses for VA appointments related to preventive care, disability claims or mental health counseling, or any appointments at their local VA office. 2 Dow
Military experience for open positions at the Dow that would otherwise require an associate degree to be considered. Four or more years of relevant military experience becomes the equivalent to an associate degree during recruitment at the materials science company. also offers military degree equivalency — an E6 rank meets a bachelor’s degree requirement for many of their roles. “Military training and experience instill active service members and veterans with the qualities and skill sets we are looking for in an employee,” said Jane Palmieri, president of Dow Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure. 3 Sierra7
Disabled American Veterans recently named its Midsize Employer of the Year. In fact, the management consulting firm’s CEO and founder served in the Navy and veterans comprise 40 percent of the leadership team. Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers > 4 Schneider
If you drove a truck during active duty, then 100 percent of that time is applied to your at the transportation and logistics services company . The company recruits veterans and participates in a yearlong with the Department of Labor and the VA. During their first year at Schneider, veterans can earn a monthly educational benefit check from the VA in addition to their paycheck from Schneider — up to $1,431 each month. 5 Booz Allen Hamilton
Global consulting firm offers multiple leave options for veterans who are called back to serve. It provides paid short-term military leave for up to 20 days each calendar year to employees to fulfill their military training obligations, including training exercises/drills, active-duty training and inactive duty training. Employees are paid the difference for those days if their regular pay is greater than the military base pay. For long-term military leave, employees called back to active duty are eligible for salary continuation up to one year. They’re paid the difference between their regular employee pay and their military base pay up to a maximum of 12 consecutive months. 6 CRST
Transportation company offers an apprenticeship program that’s accredited through the VA and the Department of Labor that allows veterans to earn an additional $1,000 to $1,300 each month. Even better, this is a tax-free payment. Plus, the company pays a $500 sign-on bonus to employees for veteran hires. You can to , a free e-newsletter published every two weeks. If you have feedback or a story idea then please . Vicki Salemi is a nationally recognized career expert, author and speaker who writes a nationally syndicated column, Vicki on Careers, for Tribune. She previously worked in corporate HR and recruiting. Her work has appeared in The Chicago Tribune, Forbes, BBC.com, and dozens of other publications. MORE FROM AARP Veteran Report Looking For a Job? SEARCH THE AARP JOB BOARD Find a Job Powered By AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS