List of Companies that Hire Veterans & Transitioning Service Members
Companies that Hire Veterans & Transitioning Service Members
Looking for a job after military service can seem overwhelming. However, more and more companies recognize the value in hiring from the military community (spouses included). Veterans are exceptional people who have proven to be substantial assets for companies to hire. They have undergone several hours of leadership development, team development, technical job training, and more to become highly sought-after talent companies are looking for.
Why do companies hire from the military community?
Let’s be honest—it’s not all about serving those who have served. Companies get regulatory benefits (tax breaks/salary subsidies) from government initiatives to hire from the military community. Because of this, not all companies that claim to hire veterans can be treated equally.
There are multiple categories for the companies that hire from the military community. Some have veteran recruitment and military retention programs, showcasing a history of hiring from the military community. These companies may fit into one of the following categories:
- Companies with career development/leadership growth – Companies in this list not only hire from the military community but have veteran initiatives to help you advance in your career.
- Companies known for hiring from the military community – Companies in this list are known for hiring from the military community and have a robust recruitment commitment to hiring veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
- Government contracting companies seeking veterans/transitioning military – Companies in this list are known for seeking veterans/transitioning service members as they have the skills and experience they need.
Why you should use a staffing and recruiting agency to land your next job
Civilian businesses pay agencies to recruit and retain candidates for open roles. Staffing and recruiting companies help you get a leg up on the competition by already having an established network with the companies they work with. CareerRecon has a large list of recruiting and staffing agencies helping veterans find post-military jobs.
The companies in that list include, but are not limited to:
Employment agencies recruit candidates for their company partners to fill open roles constantly. By seeking employment through a staffing and recruiting agency you can get access to:
- Job alerts tailored to you
- Career advice
- Negotiation assistance on salary, benefits, start dates, and more
- Companies actively seeking military talent
- Job boards
Many staffing and recruiting agencies dedicated to the military community often have other employment services and resources such as:
- Interview prep
- Courses & credentialing
- Resume assistance
- LinkedIn review
- Job Fairs
RELATED: Recruiting & Staffing Profiles
Whether or not you choose to use a recruiting and staffing agency in your search for post-military employment, you may find that some in our list of companies below routinely use staffing agencies to fill their positions. You may apply for a job at one of these companies directly, but you may also find opportunities at some of these employers through a staffing agency.
Lockheed Martin
Boeing
Northrop Grumman
IBM
Bank of America
JPMorgan Chase
Delta Air Lines
Verizon
AT&T
Home Depot
PepsiCo
UPS
Union Pacific
Companies with Career Development and Leadership Growth Opportunities for Military
Automotive
- Ford Motor
- General Motors
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Banking and Financial Services
- Bank of America
- PNC Financial Services
- Fidelity Investments
- Prudential Financial
- GM Financial TD Bank
- JPMorgan Chase
- Wells Fargo & Company
- Bank of America
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Construction, Oil & Gas Operations, Mining and Chemicals, Engineering, Manufacturing
- AIRBUS
- Danaher
- Caterpillar
- General Electric
- Jacobs Engineering
- PPG
- Duke Energy
- PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric)
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Professional Services
- Booz Allen Hamilton
Telecommunications/ IT Software & Internet /Cloud-Based Software
- SalesForce
- AT&T T-Mobile
- Comcast
- BMC Software
- IBM
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Travel & Leisure
- Caesars Entertainment
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Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco
- General Mills
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Packaged Goods
- 3M
- Uline
- Georgia-Pacific
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Retail and Wholesale
- Amazon
- Penske Automotive
- Costco Wholesale
- Staples
- H-E-B The Home Depot
- Williams Sonoma
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Transportation and Logistics
- Southwest Airlines
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Companies Known for Hiring from the Military Community
Banking and Financial Services
- 1st Franklin Financial
- Advance Financial
- American Express
- Cass Information Systems
- Citigroup
- Discover Financial Services
- HSBC
- USAA
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Advertising & Marketing
- Converge Consulting
Air & Surface Sanitization
- EcoPure
Automotive
- AAM – American Axle & Manufacturing
- Toyota North America
Building Safe And Secure Temporary Structures
- Deployed Resources
Business Services
- Global K9 Protection Group
- Guidehouse LLP
- Advanced Technology Services
- Fiserv
- Kelly
- Sitel Group
- TTEC
Retail/ Consumer Products & Services
- riveter
- Buckle
- Army and Air Force Exchange Service
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Construction, Oil & Gas Operations, Mining, and Chemicals
- Sundt Construction
- Bechtel
- Burns & McDonnell Engineering
- Chevron
- Oceaneering International
- Shell Oil Company
- Suburban Propane
- WBI Energy Transmission, Inc
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Delivery Service
- Premiere Logistics
Drugs & Biotechnology
- Merck & Co.
Educational courseware, content, and services provider
- Freedom Learning Group LLC
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Engineering, Manufacturing
- Acorn Engineering
- Allegheny Technologies
- Brunswick
- Rolls-Royce Holdings
- Steel Dynamics
Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco
- Connoils
- Siete Family Foods
- Alpha Baking Company
- Kraft Heinz Company
Health/Pharmaceutical Services/Health Insurance
- CorLife
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
- Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting
- Medtronic
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Kaiser Permanente
Home Improvement
- Lowes
Hotel & Hospitality
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
- MGM Resorts
- Wyndham
Information technology
- CACI International Inc
- HP Inc.
- IT Concepts, Inc.
Insurance
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- New York Life
- State Farm
- United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
- UnitedHealth Group
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IT, Internet, Software & Services
- Alvaria
- Cisco Systems
- Genpact
- Leidos
- Microsoft
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Manufacturing
- Hubbell Incorporated
Military Clothing
- BN3TH
Military/Veteran Services
- USO
- MilServ
Restaurants
- Texas Roadhouse
Retail/Wholesale/ Consumer Goods
- AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Harbor Freight Tools
- O’Reilly Auto Parts
- Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC
- Walmart
- Clorox
- Procter & Gamble
Security and Investigation
- Picore International
- Silverseal
Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Technology Hardware & Equipment
- Dell Technologies
- Digi-Key Electronics
- NVIDIA
- Texas Instruments
Telecommunications Services, Cable Supplier
- ConcealFab Corporation
- TengoInternet
- Windstream Holdings Inc.
- American Tower
- Spectrum
Transportation and Logistics
- AAA Cooper Transportation
- Delta Air Lines
- HAECO Americas
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Travel & Leisure
- Choice Hotels International
- Marriott International
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Trucking and Transportation
- Holmes Company of Jackson, Inc.
- TMC Transportation
- Total Quality Logistics
- TZC Logistics
- Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Utilities
- Entergy
- National Grid USA
Government Contracting Companies Seeking Veterans / Transitioning Military
Aerospace & Defense
- Aerojet Rocketdyne
- BAE Systems
- Boeing
- CACI International
- General Dynamics
- HII
- L3Harris Technologies
- Lockheed Martin
- Northrop Grumman
- Raytheon Technologies
Defense
- ADS, Inc.
- AECOM
- ASSETT, Inc.
- Bell Flight
- Constellis, LLC
- Draken International
- DynCorp International
- G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.
- Geo Owl, LLC
- ManTech International Corporation
- Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Perspecta
- SOSi
- TRAX International Corporation
- Vectrus
- Vertex Aerospace
- Amentum
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Emergency Preparedness/Government services
- Luminary Global
Government contracting and services
- Lukos
- Changeis
- Cortina Solutions
- Creative Systems and Consulting
- Cynergy Professional Systems
- Dynamic Systems Technology
- Hill Technical Solutions
- Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group
- InterImage
- Kerberos International
- LSINC
- NetImpact Strategies
- Nou Systems
- Nyla Technology Solutions
- P3S Corporation
- Panagora Group
- Ripple Effect
- SNA International
- Strategic Alliance Business Group
- TIME Systems
- Tridant Solutions
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Nuclear
- Y12
Weapons Systems
- URS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of companies hire veterans and transitioning service members?
Companies across various industries actively hire veterans and transitioning service members, including aerospace and defense (e.g., Lockheed Martin, Boeing), technology (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, Google), financial services (e.g., Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase), retail (e.g., Amazon, Home Depot), and government contracting (e.g., Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics). Many of these companies offer veteran recruitment programs and career development initiatives.
How can staffing and recruiting agencies help veterans find employment?
Staffing and recruiting agencies provide veterans with access to job opportunities, career advice, interview preparation, resume assistance, and negotiation support. Agencies like Vets2Industry, NextOp Veterans, and Hire Heroes USA specialize in helping the military community. These agencies maintain relationships with companies prioritizing hiring veterans, offering a streamlined path to civilian employment.
Are there specific industries that prefer hiring veterans?
Yes, certain industries, including defense, aerospace, logistics, technology, and government contracting, often prefer hiring veterans due to their specialized skills, discipline, and leadership experience. Additionally, security, engineering, project management, and IT roles are well-suited for military skill sets.
Related:
- Military Employment Guide: Networking for Military & Veterans
- How to Find Courses to Improve Your Skills
- Virtual Job Fairs for Military & Veterans [updated]
- SkillBridge Upcoming Events [updated]
- In-Person Career Fairs for Military & Veterans [updated]
