Empowering Your Workforce: Strategic Veteran Recruitment Strategies

When:  Aug 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (CT)

Join us for an insightful presentation by the US Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), led by Regional Veterans’ Employment Coordinator, Matthew Passmore. This session will provide employers with comprehensive strategies to effectively recruit, hire, train, and retain Veterans. Discover how to leverage federal, state, and local resources to streamline your recruitment processes, reduce costs, and strategically address skill gaps. Enhance your Veteran recruitment practices and unlock the potential of Veteran talent in your workforce.

What You'll Learn

  • How to recruit and retain veteran talent more effectively
  • How to use federal, state, and local resources to support hiring
  • Practical ways to reduce recruitment costs
  • How to address skill gaps strategically


Presented by: 

  • Matthew Passmore, Regional Veterans' Employment Coordinator, U.S. Department of Labor VETS
  • Shauna Holman Harries, Oracle / NILG Board, Moderator
  • Alicia Turner Robertson, Boeing / NILG Board, Moderator