Veteran Employer Workforce Training

Description

Are you looking to strengthen your workforce with highly skilled, disciplined, and motivated talent? The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, in proud partnership with the City of Tempe Care 7, invites local business owners, HR professionals, and hiring managers to a specialized workforce training session.

Whether you are looking to hire your first veteran, enhance your current retention strategies, or build a supportive internal network, this workshop will provide the actionable insights and resources you need to succeed. Join us on Monday, June 22 at Tempe Chamber for this training. 

Target Audience: Any City of Tempe employer interested in veteran recruitment, retention, and corporate support structures.

What You Will Learn: This workshop is designed to equip employers with the tools necessary to attract and sustain military talent. Our comprehensive agenda covers:

Strategic Recruitment: How to connect with veterans who are actively seeking employment opportunities.

The Business Case: Understanding the distinct professional benefits and leadership advantages of hiring veterans.

Retention & Support: Proven best practices, tools, and resource structures to ensure long-term workplace success for veteran employees.

Topics:

*Navigating veteran hiring pipelines, utilizing the DoD SkillBridge program, and earning recognition through the DOL HIRE Vets Medallion Program.

*How to successfully launch a Veteran Resource Group (VRG), understanding its core organizational functions, and leveraging its benefits for culture and retention.

Why Attend?

Transitioning service members and veterans bring unmatched leadership, adaptability, and technical skills to the private sector. Join us to discover how to position your organization as an employer of choice for the military community and gain access to exclusive federal and local resources.

Presented by 

Abe McCann, Director, US Department of Labor VETS-AZ

Sandra Sas, West Vets Co-Chair |Change Manager, J.P. Morgan 

Michael Garrison, Veteran Services Coordinator, City of Tempe - Care 7