Latest Program News & Updates
VB Vermont Biz – Nov. 11, 2022 - Just ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Secretary of Labor, Martin J. Walsh, recognized Darn Tough Vermont as one of the recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. Darn Tough earned the Gold award – and is the only Vermont company to receive this recognition....
The Waverly News – Nov. 14, 2022 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized ALLO as one of the 835 recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor.... ALLO leaders recognize that our Guard, Reserve and Veterans teammates have a huge impact on helping us successfully serve our communities,” said Todd Heyne, ALLO chief construction officer and Navy veteran..
Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter- Nov. 17, 2022 - DroneShield earned the HIRE Vets Gold award (as a small employer) for its efforts and commitment to supporting veteran employment on its team. “We’re honoured to receive this HIRE Vets recognition by the Department of Labor and Secretary Walsh,” said Matt McCrann, US CEO of DroneShield. “We’re proud of each of our veterans…
Yahoo News - Springfield News-Sun, Ohio – Nov. 18, 2022 - he Abilities Connection (TAC) has received its fifth consecutive U.S. Department of Labor Award for hiring and retaining veteran employees. "The veterans on the TAC Team are tremendous assets to our organization," said CEO Jim Zahora…
Program Criteria
The Department of Labor will begin accepting applications for the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award on January 31, 2023. View the 2023 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 |
|
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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 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 |
