Latest Program News & Updates
December 2021
Yahoo Finance – Dec. 10, 2021 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Electrical Test Instruments (ETI) Precision as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 Hire Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony, ... Electrical Test Instruments (ETI) Precision earned the platinum award for two consecutive years as a small employer. Recruiting and hiring veterans, as well as establishing resources for professional growth remains a commitment and pledge of ETI Precision leadership.
November 2021
Salem Reporter – Nov. 26, 2021 - Mark Ronning started Northwest Veterans Law in Salem after finding it difficult to convince civilian employers that his legal skills from the Army would translate to other jobs. A few weeks ago he found out that his firm, Northwest Veterans Law, was one of two local companies commended by the U.S. Department of Labor for encouraging the recruitment and professional development of veterans and active service members. The 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award… also went to local notary business Ondadottedline....
November 2021
Dallas (PRWEB) Nov. 17, 2021 - Annual list recognizing employers who invest in recruiting, employing, and retaining military veterans names 13 organizations supported by Affirmity with affirmative action reporting... “We’re delighted to see the fantastic work of these great businesses rewarded in this year’s HIRE Vets awardees list,” said Jeffery D. Lewis, Co-Managing Director…
Program Criteria
The Department of Labor will begin accepting applications for the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award on January 31, 2022. View the 2022 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 |
|
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| 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 |
