Easterseals DC MD VA
The Easterseals is a non-profit agency focused on connecting veterans and military spouses with employers looking to hire them.
“Easterseals’ Veteran Staffing Network (VSN) connects veterans and military spouses to employers using a veteran staffing agency model. We work with employers to fill temp-to-perm, contract, and direct-hire positions. VSN builds a bridge between veterans and employers, providing the support needed to ensure success. As a non-profit organization, we reinvest all revenues generated by the Veteran Staffing Network to provide career coaching services for veterans, wounded warriors, and military spouses.”
Founded in 2012, Easterseals matches the skills needed for the job to those of each veteran or military spouse. They have coached thousands of people across the U.S. to prepare for job search activities.
Quick Facts | |
| Best For | Military Spouses, Veterans |
| Industry | Administration, Customer Service, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial and Manufacturing, Sales, Technology |
| Employment | Full-Time, Part-Time, Remote, Temporary to Permanent |
| Job Level | Entry-Level |
| Military or Veteran Focus? | Yes |
| Veteran or Spouse-Owned? | Yes |
| Where do they place people? | Nationwide |
| Services | Job board |
| Skillbridge | No |
| Contact | Contact |
| Website | Website |
Military & Veteran Focus
Who would the company be best for?
Ideally, the staffing services offered by Easterseals are best suited for veterans and military spouses.
Does Easterseals offer specialized service(s) to transitioning military, veterans, or military spouses?
Yes. For job seekers from the military community, Easterseals offers free career coaching and employment counseling. Additionally, they offer veterans and military spouses self-paced online training to help with the job search process. Finally, Easterseals offers assistance with resume and interview preparation.
Does the company offer discounts to military or veterans?
No. The services offered are free to use for members of the military community.
Is the company veteran owned?
No.
Job Types & Locations
What areas of the country do they place people?
Easterseals places veterans and military spouses in jobs all around the country.
What kind of jobs does Easterseals place people in?
- Accounting
- Administrative Support
- Banking
- Biotechnology
- Computer Services
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Nonprofit
- Real Estate
- Social Services
- Transportation
- Warehouse
What types of jobs do they recruit for?
- Direct-hire
- Contract
- Temp-to-perm
- Remote
Job Levels
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
What companies does Easterseals work with?
While Easterseals has numerous charitable partnerships, the companies with whom they partner for employment purposes are not listed.
Unique Services & Programs
Easterseals is one of only a few non-profit organizations that focuses exclusively on military spouses and veterans. While they operate under the model of a typical staffing agency, their partnership with the Veterans Staffing Network targets an underemployed demographic more than anyone else.
About
Where is the company located?
Easterseals is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Do they have offices around the country?
Yes. Easterseals seems to be regionally focused on the Maryland – DC – Virginia area of the country. However, not all of the offices they maintain are dedicated to job seeking services.
Easterseals Review and Testimonials
While the company is regionally focused, Easterseals’ partnerships with client companies facilitates job placement all over the country. Based on their website, the organization states that they have placed veterans and military spouses in over 30 states.
Moreover, their job board is not as expansive as those of some for-profit companies, but Easterseals posts jobs in many career fields and locations. There are even some remote positions listed, likely to facilitate the placement of military spouses who are co-located with their service members.
One great approach of the Veteran Staffing Network is the training they provide job seekers. They don’t just help the military community find jobs, the Veteran Staffing Network’s career coaches provide job search skills that can be replicated in the future. Some of these skills include:
- Translating military experience to the civilian workforce
- Creating an individual career development plan
- Writing a great resume
- Targeting desired employers
- Developing strategies for social media and face-to-face networking
- Mastering interview skills
Veterans and military spouses are the focus of Easterseals’ VSN, and it is a service I encourage all job seekers within the military community to use.
Company Testimonials
Here are a few testimonials provided on the Easterseals website:
“VSN was positive and professional and I now have the job that works for me and my family with lots of overtime when needed!” – Myah, Navy spouse.
“The career coaching services I received from the Veteran Staffing Network were excellent! From creating a resume to preparation for the interview and salary negotiation, their services fully prepared me for my next opportunity.” – Elliot, Army veteran.
“I was provided an excellent coach who taught me how to build a resume, create an elevator pitch, prepare and present myself during an interview. It has been a game-changer for me.” – Alecia, Army veteran
