DOL program recognizes employers for exceptional veteran-oriented hiring, employment and recruitment practices.
The 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is now accepting applications. This program issues awards from the U.S. Department of Labor to exceptional employers in recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes employers.
Applications are due by April 30, 2023, and award recipients will receive a certificate and digital images of the medallion for use as part of their marketing and promotional activities.
Take a moment to visit HIREVets.gov and learn more about this program.
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