Latest Program News & Updates
March 2021
ExecutiveBiz – Mar. 5, 2021 - Novetta has a long history of supporting veterans and service members. It received its third Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award from the Department of Labor in November 2020 for its efforts in recruitment, professional development and retention of U.S. service members and veterans…
February 2021
KRIS Corpus Christi News – Feb. 10, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Labor recently recognized the county's human resources department with its "HIRE Vets Gold Medallion." The county was ...
February 2021
Grand Forks Herald – Feb. 9, 2021 - Two state grants for nonprofits and businesses are now available, as well as a program to promote companies that hire veterans…. Applications are also open for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program, which highlights companies that hire and retrain veterans in new careers....
February 2021
Newport News Times - Feb. 2, 2021 - DEPOE BAY - Chester's Market was recognized for its commitment to employing veterans on Jan. 26 when it received the HIRE Vets Medallion ... Jerry Flores, a local veterans employment representative from Worksource Oregon, presented the award and congratulated Smith on being the first in the five-county region…
Program Criteria
The Department of Labor will begin accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award on January 31, 2021. View the 2021 timeline. To get started, select your company size below to view the gold and platinum award criteria or download a table with all criteria.
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for small employers
| Small Employer Requirements |
 Platinum |
 Gold |
| Percentage of new hires who are veterans |
10% |
7% |
| OR |
|
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| Percentage of veterans who were retained |
85% |
75% |
| AND |
|
|
| Veteran employee percentage |
10% |
7% |
| Veteran integration assistance programs |
Must have at least TWO of the following:
- Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
- Human resources veterans’ initiative
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
|
N/A |
| Application Fee |
$90 |
$90 |
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for medium employers
| Medium Employer Requirements |
Platinum |
Gold |
| Percentage of new hires who are veterans |
10% |
7% |
| OR |
|
|
| Percentage of veterans who were retained |
85% |
75% |
| AND |
|
|
| Veteran employee percentage |
10% |
7% |
| Veteran integration assistance programs |
Must have BOTH of the following:
- Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
AND ONE of the following:
- Human resources veterans’ initiative
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
|
Must have ONE of the following:
- Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
|
| Application Fee |
$190 |
$190 |
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for large employers
| Large Employer Requirements |
Platinum |
Gold |
| Percentage of new hires who are veterans |
10% |
7% |
| Percentage of veterans who were retained |
85% |
75% |
| Veteran integration assistance programs |
Must have ALL of the following:
- Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
- Dedicated human resources professional(s)
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
|
Must have BOTH of the following:
- Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
|
| Application Fee |
$495 |
$495 |
