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Veteran Career Fairs Remain Beneficial in Job Search

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Despite emerging technology and education, veteran unemployment and outreach remains a challenge for employers. Tools such as military skills translators are helping bridge some of the gaps, but there is definitely no silver bullet in the equation. However, companies and veterans can supplement their efforts with virtual and in-person career fairs. Participating in career fairs provides the opportunity for companies to connect on a more personal level with veterans and assess what opportunities would be a good match for their backgrounds.

Veterans, on the other hand, can take advantage of the interaction to better articulate their strengths, without being confined to their military job title or code. Other benefits include:

  • Participating in onsite interviews
  • Interacting and networking with other veterans
  • Obtaining resume and interviewing advice
  • Introducing and marketing yourself one-on-one

DirectEmployers Association started hosting virtual veteran career fairs this year. “We went from 18 employers to 22 employers for the second event, and the feedback from our Member companies has been wonderful,” stated Simone Murray, Vice President of Member Services. There are more virtual career fairs in the works that will be announced later this year.

Veterans who prefer in-person career fairs should consider attending DirectEmployers Association’s first Veterans Connect Career Fair, Monday, October 21, 2013 at Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego. Details and registration are posted on the Veterans Connect website.

Another source for finding hiring events is Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. This nationwide initiative has hosted over 400 hiring fairs in all 50 states. According to their website, through December 31, 2012, the effort has helped over 18,400 veterans and military spouses obtain jobs. To view upcoming in-person events, visit the Upcoming Hiring Fairs section of the Hiring Our Heroes website.

To help prepare for your next career fair, Member companies CINTAS and J.B. Hunt helped us create short video tips to help, including how to use your resume to showcase your skills and how to transition your military skills into civilian skills. You can also find tips specific to a virtual career fair in a Help Wanted blog post from March.

We want to hear from you. Are you an employer or veteran? What has been your experience with either virtual or in-person events? What advice would you share?

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The Employment Line, Episode 1: Military Online Career Fair, Social Media Mashup

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013

With the New Year comes new business objectives and strategy. DirectEmployers has you covered! In this episode:

Keeping you connected, with no waiting—The Employment Line. Thank you for watching.

The Employment Line is brought to you by DirectEmployers, a non-profit association of global employers, which provides simple, sophisticated solutions for Human Resources and Recruitment.

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10,027 Veterans and Military Spouses Hired through Milicruit’s 10,000 Jobs Challenge

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

The following press release was authored by UBM Studios and was originally posted on December 13, 2012.

Game Changing Approach to Traditional Career Fairs Makes it Faster and Easier to Connect Employers with Veterans

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Milicruit, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), DirectEmployers Association, and industry leading employers today announced the successful completion of the 10,000 Jobs Challenge for Veterans and Military Spouses. The goal of the 10,000 Jobs Challenge was to demonstrate that hiring veterans and military spouses is a constructive initiative and, through the help of employer partners, document 10,000 veteran and military spouse hires before the end of 2013.

The Challenge kicked off on March 7, 2012 and by May employer partners had reported over 3,000 hires. As of December, over 10,027 hires have been reported to Milicruit, beating the original program deadline by an entire year.

“We’re thrilled to have sponsored and supported such an amazing initiative to help veterans and military families,” said Kate Spellman , President of UBM Studios, the company that runs Milicruit. “Achieving our goal so far ahead of expectations is a testament to the commitment we all feel towards those who have served and supported our country. We couldn’t ask for more fitting news during the holiday season.”

Milicruit will host an additional nationwide virtual career fair on December 19, 2012 that will feature more than 40 employers representing in excess of 24,000 jobs available. Service members and military spouses are encouraged to register today to reserve their space in these ground-breaking events at www.veteranscareerfair.com.

Unlike a traditional career fair, the virtual career fairs allows employers to meet and interact with talent from all over the country/world in one day, and without the cost, burden or environmental impact typically associated with traveling to and from physical venues.

About Milicruit

Milicruit is the recognized leader in virtual recruiting environments for military veterans. Powered by UBM Studios, Milicruit brings employers who are committed to helping returning veterans find suitable employment together with job-seeking military veterans and their spouses. Given the large number of veterans looking to reenter the civilian job market, Milicruit allows employers and job seekers to meet and interact in a convenient online setting. For additional information on Milicruit or to purchase virtual career fair services, visit www.veteranscareerfair.com.

About UBM

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,634 staff in more than 31 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to www.ubm.com; follow us at @UBM_plc to get the latest UBM news.

MEDIA CONTACT: Erica Krutsch, Marketing Manager, UBM Studios, 773-687-4315, erica.krutsch@ubm.com

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Journey from Navy to Talent Acquisition Reinforces Dedication & Importance of the Right People

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Having served in the Navy for over two decades, Lance Sapera understands dedication and the value military servicemen and women bring to the civilian workforce. Now, as Director of Talent Acquisition for 24 Hour Fitness, he’s helping the organization remain successful through continued emphasis on having the right person in the right place at the right time. As Lance explained, “With almost 4 million members you can imagine the individual connections that take place every day, and keeping our members happy is what’s important to us so they can achieve their fitness goals.”

Did you know?

24 Hour Fitness has made both the G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® List and Top 25 Military Friendly Spouse Employer for two consecutive years.

His dedication also translates to family. Lance recently celebrated his 25th anniversary, and when asked about his kids, he proudly responded with “Certainly my wife and my kids are my biggest accomplishments.”

In an interview from our conference, Lance and I chatted about the culture at 24 Hour Fitness, the value of hiring from the military, what resonates with him about talent acquisition and benefits of belonging to DirectEmployers Association.

 

Nancy: How did you find yourself in HR? Tell me a little about your history.

Lance: That’s a good question. I did not begin my career as an HR professional. I was in the Navy for 21 years before joining 24 Hour Fitness over five years ago. My first couple of jobs at 24 Hour Fitness were in different parts of the organization, then two years ago, our Chief People Officer came to me and asked how I felt about recruiting and talent acquisition. I replied, “I think it’s critically important. People are the #1 differentiator for our company.” At that point I was given a new opportunity and jumped at the chance.

Nancy: Aside from being open 24 hours, what is it about your corporate culture sets you apart?

Lance: There’s really something special going on at our company, the 22,000 members we have and our leadership team – we’re excited about what we’re doing. We’re involved in improving people’s lives through fitness. For some people it’s getting off blood pressure medication, for other people it’s training to get their personal best in a marathon. We’re all about supporting those individual fitness journeys.

What sets us apart is really improving people’s lives through the fitness piece. It starts with the individual connection. We understand that people are there for a reason, so we connect with them when they come in the door. It’s the greeting, “Welcome to 24 Hour Fitness,” equipment that works and people that are friendly so that it’s not an intimidating environment that maybe keeps you from not going.

Nancy: Tell me a little bit about the type of people that you hire. What makes your hiring goals different than other places? What do you do really well in the area of hiring?

Lance: What makes us different is we’re really looking for people who are passionate about what they’re doing. You don’t have to be a marathoner or athlete to work at 24 Hour Fitness, but you do need to be passionate about people and enthusiastic about fitness so that you can really help members achieve their fitness goals. Whatever they’re trying to accomplish, you’re there to support them and help them on their fitness journey.

Nancy: What was it about DirectEmployers that you said, “Hmm, this is something that I really need to pay attention to?”

Lance: I liked the idea of all the things I could accomplish with a limited budget with DirectEmployers. As a member company, I get state-of-the-art technology that works for me all the time, without the need to do very much. So that piece, and the fact that they have a mission that can actually help us make more intelligent decisions about what we’re doing around recruiting and staffing, what’s working and what’s not, as opposed to a “gut” feel. I really like the ability they have to help us with search engine optimization. It’s a competitive market out there, and trying to get my company and our positions to stand out is tough, and we’re making progress in this area since becoming a member. I think the fourth thing that really stood out for me with DirectEmployers is just the staff and the support. They think about things that can help 24 Hour Fitness that frankly, I’m so busy and have so many things going on, that I haven’t even had the time to think about.

Nancy: Based on your experience as a military person transitioning to the civilian workforce, what do military folks bring to civilian jobs?

Lance: The military personnel transitioning into the civilian sector are a fantastic pool of talent for countless reasons. They are versatile because every couple of years, most military people get a new assignment. So they know how to go in, learn a new job, become an expert, and train somebody else to do it. They’ve got that flexibility, they have leadership, they have discipline and they understand how to work with a team.

I couldn’t have said it better myself. A huge thank you to Lance for his time. To learn more about how 24 Hour Fitness and others are successfully using the .JOBS TLD, check out http://casestudy.jobs/. You can also catch Lance sharing helpful advice for jobs seekers on preparing for an interview on our Help Wanted blog.

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Despite Present Barriers, Military Experience Positively Impacts Current and Future Career Path

Friday, November 30th, 2012

Although employers are trying to improve translating military skills to their civilian jobs, veterans frequently face hurdles around required degrees, certifications and licensures despite their experience in the field and military training.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart aired a very eye-opening segment about the difficulty of turning military experience into civilian employment. The two former Iraq War combat medics in the segment shared their challenges and explained the need for a better transition program, education around resume writing and the need for veterans to come home with better certifications.

DirectEmployers has several staff and Member company representatives that are veterans, including Alicia Wallace of WellPoint, Mike Seidle of DirectEmployers Foundation and Lance Sapera of 24 Hour Fitness. With Veterans Day being earlier this month and the public discussion around returning soldiers, I reached out to them for insight about how their experiences helped them in their civilian careers, and sought their advice for veterans currently searching for gainful employment in the civilian workforce. Here’s what they had to say:

Alicia Wallace, MBA, EEO Program Manager, Disability Outreach, HR, Diversity & Inclusion, WellPoint
“My transition from the military to corporate America was a long one. My first job out of the military was with the Department of Defense then with the Department of Labor. I served In the United States Army on active duty as a non-commissioned officer after attending several years of college. I moved quickly through the ranks from Private First Class to Staff Sergeant within six years as a Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Sergeant. I was selected as a unique member of the U. S. All-Army Track & Field team. I won a very grueling competition at Fort Stewart, Georgia, toughest female in the 24th Infantry Division and was recognized by General Norman Schwarzkopf. I was also the first female ever assigned to the 91st Chemical Company and first female selected to coach the Army’s track team.

Alicia’s Advice:
“Continue to learn as much as possible while in the military, go to school and obtain a degree, if possible, around your military assignments. When transitioning into a civilian career, identify one that best fits your experience level, education and offers the best use of your skills. Also try and access which type of environment and industry works best, one which is highly structured? One where innovation is valued? What about working as part of a team? Or working independently? Take the time to do a personal assessment before diving in. Unlike military assignments, civilian environments don’t change managers and teams, every 2-3 years. You may work under the same boss or with the same team for many years.”

Mike Seidle, Director of Development, DirectEmployers Foundation
“When I got out of the service, my military experience allowed me to get a part time job that paid enough for me to support my family and attend college. Between Veterans benefits and my job, I was able to escape the college experience without student loan debt. Employers were absolutely willing to give a vet with an honorable discharge a shot… even against far more qualified candidates. When I left college and joined the workforce, employers seemed much more interested in my military experience than in my education.

As a business owner prior to joining DirectEmployers and in finding my job at DirectEmployers, being a veteran was always a plus. “

Mike’s Advice:
“Make sure you are being hired by the right employer — a company where you can see yourself working for years. If you see a potential employer treating people in a way you would not like to be treated or doing things you would not want to be asked to do, then find another opportunity.”

Lance Sapera, Director, Talent Acquisition, 24 Hour Fitness
“When I retired from the Navy, I was both excited about the opportunity and apprehensive about joining the private sector. Fortunately, I had a strong network of family, friends and professional acquaintances supporting my transition. And that is my top piece of advice… let others help you! “

Lance’s Advice:
“Finding a job can seem overwhelming, particularly in this economy, which is exactly why military veterans, retirees, and military spouses need to take advantage of the many programs and initiatives designed to assist their transition. For starters, I recommend the following:

  1. Leverage your network. Who do you know that knows someone in the company(ies) you want to work for? Reach out to veterans that completed a successful transition; they want to help you.
  2. Attend the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and take the activities seriously (resume writing, interviewing, financial planning, etc.). Learn about the resources available and use them. Military spouses should leverage the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP).
  3. Take time to think about what you really want to do. What are you passionate about? Most military personnel took the next job their detailer assigned them. That is not the case as you transition from the service. For example, do you want to lead teams, or do you want to be an individual contributor? Do you want to use your technical expertise, or do you want to teach, coach or train?
  4. Identify your strengths. Employers value the leadership, discipline, flexibility, teamwork, and countless other skills veterans embody; use these to your advantage.
  5. Identify companies that share your values and have a purpose you embrace. Military Friendly companies are a great place to start.

Good luck!”

Thank you Alicia, Mike and Lance for your time, advice and service to our country!

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Veterans.jobs Now Offers Enhanced Search Functionality for Veterans Looking for Employment

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

DirectEmployers Association announces the revamp of Veterans.jobs, a website that helps transitioning military men and women find employment in the civilian workforce, including a more robust search and better user experience.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — To further honor Memorial Day, a time where Americans around the nation remember those who have served in the military, DirectEmployers Association shows support for their sacrifice by announcing the revamp of Veterans.jobs, a website intended to assist transitioning servicemen and women find employment in the civilian workforce.

“Further cultivating and developing veterans outreach programs for member companies has always been a goal of DirectEmployers. By implementing a better search functionality on Veterans.jobs, we’ve created a better user experience for job seekers and sponsorship opportunities for employers committed to showing their dedication to hiring veterans,” commented Bill Warren, Executive Director, DirectEmployers Association.

Searching for a specific Military Occupation Code (MOC) or Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) on Veterans.jobs has also been improved to help create more relevant job results. On the previous Veterans.jobs interface, any searches done would take the job seeker to an entirely different website. For example, if a search were conducted for MOC 11B1A, the job seeker would be redirected to the separate domain http://11b1a.jobs, instead of displaying the job results related to that specific MOC. Now, regardless of what MOC/MOS is searched, jobs relevant to that MOC will be displayed on the http://www.veterans.jobs website.

While Veterans.jobs has been a launching point for translating MOC/MOS codes to match civilian jobs, employers are also embracing this method of skill-matching. By adopting a military skills translator onto their .JOBS microsites, employers have been able to supplement their veterans recruiting strategies. For example, AT&T was recently highlighted for its veterans outreach website, http://att-veterans.jobs, which has been incorporated in its corporate career site to help recruit transitioning servicemen and women.

Outside of the realm of Veterans.jobs, many of DirectEmployers member companies see the value of hiring veterans into their civilian workplace. Eric Airola, Senior Director of Human Resources, J.B. Hunt Transport remarked, “We love veterans at J.B. Hunt because they come into the workplace with a sense of awareness about what their capabilities and responsibilities are and they take their jobs very seriously.”

About DirectEmployers Association

DirectEmployers Association is a leading nonprofit HR consortium of global employers that was formed to assist in the sharing of ideas, incorporating of best practices, and research and development of technology where labor practices are concerned. Through this consortium, business standards are shaped and technology is used with respect to the diversity that is reflected in the various cultures embodied in a global workforce. Our recognized expertise in compliance, recruitment and cost effective technology enables our members to reach the largest, most diverse pool of quality job seekers worldwide.

MEDIA CONTACT: Nancy Holland, Vice President of Marketing, DirectEmployers Association, +1-317-874-9022, nancy@directemployers.org

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.JOBS Update: Hiring Veterans

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

In this episode:

How Ryder, AT&T and other Federal Contractors are utilizing .JOBS in their veterans initiatives including:

  • Using our military translator, Ryder allows vets to match their military skill set with complementary civilian job openings
  • AT&T has created an entire veteran eco system with careers4vets.att.jobs
  • Improved search capabilities and visually enhanced pages on veterans.jobs

Have a best practice that you want to share around .JOBS? Email us at info@directemployers.org.

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America’s Leading Employers Join Forces to Find 10,000 Jobs for Veterans and Military Spouses

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

The following is a joint press release from Milicruit and DirectEmployers Association on the 10,000 Jobs Challenge for Veterans and Military spouses.

Stand up and be Counted as Milicruit, MOAA and DirectEmployers Association Invite Corporations to Join the 10,000 Jobs Challenge for Veterans and Military Spouses

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — UBM Studios Milicruit, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), DirectEmployers Association, and industry leading employers announce the 10,000 Jobs Challenge for Veterans and Military spouses, a program that provides employers with sponsorship and participation in highly active virtual career fairs attended by more than 100,000 veterans and military spouses yearly. The group expects to add hundreds of employers and increase the target number of jobs by partnering with local, national and international businesses to support workforce opportunities for veterans and their spouses.

The goal of the 10,000 Jobs Challenge is to demonstrate that hiring veterans and military spouses is a constructive initiative, and as employers who support the challenge agree, it is one of the most worthwhile things they can do for their business and our economy. Employers wishing to join the 10,000 Jobs Challenge can get more information emailing 10k@milicruit.com or visiting www.10000jobs.com.

The following companies have joined together in the 10,000 Jobs Challenge: Aetna, CBRE, CITI, Convergys, Camping World and Good Sam, DaVita, Dish Network, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Graybar, Level 3 Communications, Lowe’s, Pepsi Beverages Company, Penske, Pfizer, Philips, Progressive, Sears, State Street, TriWest and Waste Management.

In the next twelve months, Milicruit will increase the overall number of national career fairs it hosts from four events to 12, and will conduct standalone virtual career fairs for soldiers serving overseas. In addition, Milicruit will feature two standalone virtual career fairs for military spouses as part of their commitment to the challenge. The first overseas career fair will be for soldiers in Kuwait on March 14, 2012, followed by the first annual military spouse event, scheduled for May 7, 2012 in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

“Having helped more than 4,000 veterans find employment through our virtual career fairs in 2011, we are excited about the 10,000 Jobs Challenge, the partnership with the 20 existing employers, DirectEmployers and MOAA. Together, we anticipate we will exceed the 10,000 jobs’ goal,” said Kevin O’Brien, vice president business development, UBM Studios Milicruit.

MOAA has teamed with Milicruit to increase the number of career fairs it will host each year to support the military community. MOAA is a nonprofit veterans’ association dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and to preserving the earned entitlements of members of the uniformed services and their survivors. MOAA represents the interests of service members and their families in every stage of their lives and careers.

Retired Navy Capt. Jim Carman, Director of Career Transition Services MOAA, said, “MOAA is committed to highlighting the values of dependability, engagement and enthusiasm that Veterans offer the business community and are essential in any high-performing organization. Our partnership with Milicruit and our support of their 10K Challenge initiative is one more way MOAA represents the interests of the currently serving military, veterans and their families.”

DirectEmployers Association is a nonprofit HR consortium of leading global employers formed to improve labor market efficiency through the sharing of best practices, research and the development of technology. DirectEmployers will provide transitioning veterans access to their military crosswalk. The crosswalk will help veterans translate their military skills into civilian occupations.

“DirectEmployers Association is honored to participate in the 10,000 Jobs Challenge for veterans and military spouses and we are also recommending that our member companies participate,” said Bill Warren, Executive Director, DirectEmployers.

About UBM Studios Milicruit Milicruit is the recognized leader in virtual recruiting environments for military veterans. Powered by UBM Studios, Milicruit brings employers who are committed to helping returning veterans find suitable employment together with job-seeking military veterans and their spouses. Given the large number of veterans looking to reenter the civilian job market, Milicruit allows employers and job seekers to meet and interact in a convenient online setting. For additional information on Milicruit or to purchase virtual career fair services, visit www.veteranscareerfair.com.

About UBM plcUBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,634 staff in more than 31 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.ubm.com ; follow us at @UBM plc to get the latest UBM news.

About MOAAMilitary Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation’s largest officers association with 370,000 members from every branch of service, including active duty, retired, National Guard, Reserve, and former officers and their families and survivors. MOAA is a nonprofit and politically nonpartisan.

About DirectEmployers AssociationDirectEmployers Association is a leading HR consortium of global employers that was formed to assist in the sharing of ideas, incorporating of best practices, and research and development of technology where labor practices are concerned. Through this consortium business standards are shaped and technology is used with respect to the diversity that is reflected in the various cultures embodied in a global workforce. Our recognized expertise in compliance, recruitment and cost effective technology enables our members to reach the largest, most diverse pool of quality job seekers worldwide.

DirectEmployers Association MEDIA CONTACT: Nancy Holland, Vice President of Marketing, DirectEmployers Association, +1-317-874-9022, nancy@directemployers.org.

Contact: Erica Krutsch UBM Studios Milicruit
erica.krutsch@ubm.com 773-687-4315

SOURCE UBM Studios

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Honored for Commitment to Military Spouses and Veterans Seeking Employment

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

DirectEmployers Association’s Executive Director Honored for Dedication to Helping Military Families and Veterans Reenter the Workforce

INDIANAPOLIS, February 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Now, more than ever, it’s important to recognize those who have assisted the growing number of military spouses and veterans alike transition back into the civilian workforce. Bill Warren, Executive Director of DirectEmployers Association, was honored for just that.

In a ceremony held at the Pentagon, the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) presented Warren with The Military to Civilian Jobs Network Alliance Award. Deborah Kloeppel, President and CEO of MSCCN states, “We are pleased to honor Mr. Warren for his valuable contribution in helping members and spouses of the National Guard and Reserve Families reenter the workforce after these individuals have selflessly served their country.”

The MSCCN and DirectEmployers Association created a partnership in August of 2010 due to the mutual respect for helping both spouses of service men and veterans reenter the workforce. DirectEmployers Association provides access to over 900,000 vetted jobs at no cost to the largest job bank for military spouses in the country at US.jobs.

As a former U.S. Army veteran, Warren and DirectEmployers Association understand the need for an organization like MSCCN that provide job-readiness services to transitioning military, related families, and their caregivers. Warren accepted the award with gratitude saying, “Military spouses and returning service members bring unique skills and experience to the civilian workforce. They have learned to work side by side with individuals regardless of race, gender, geographic origin, 
ethnic background, religion and economic status. They
have the sensitivity to cooperate with many different types of individuals providing employers a competitive advantage globally.”

About Military Spouse Corporate Career Network

The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network is a nonprofit organization that focuses on furthering employment opportunities for military spouses, transitioning military, veterans, war wounded, and caregivers of war wounded. The MSCCN is located all across the country near military bases helping servicemen and their spouses find employment after duty.

About DirectEmployers Association

DirectEmployers Association is a nonprofit HR consortium of leading global employers formed to improve labor market efficiency through the sharing of best practices, research and the development of technology. .JOBS Career Microsites are one of the many technologies that DirectEmployers Association provides to member employers. For more information on DirectEmployers Association, visit http://directemployers.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Nancy Holland, Vice President of Marketing, DirectEmployers Association, +1-317-874-9022, nancy@directemployers.org

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Recent Partnership Provides Infrastructure for National Guard Employment Network

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Partnerships and linkages are extremely important because they provide the foundation for relationships to flourish. DirectEmployers Association has a 10-year history of forming long lasting partnerships that create not only great relationships, but strong programs.

Recently, DirectEmployers partnered with the National Guard Bureau, Kenexa, Inc.and Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN). This partnership provides the infrastructure to create our newest program, the National Guard Employment Network.

DirectEmployers Association is proud to support our returning Guard members by providing the National Labor Exchange (NLX) technology.

This includes the NLX job feed, which provides new jobs on a daily basis with special emphasis on veterans and military, people with disabilities and diversity. The job feed directly connects returning Guard members to hundreds of thousands of jobs from companies like Lockheed Martin, AT&T, Newell Rubbermaid, ConocoPhillips as well as federal, state, local government agencies, educational institutions and the non profit-sector.

“The National Guard’s men and women make so many sacrifices for our freedom and our members want to say thank you. Providing the NLX technology which is the most comprehensive job search available on the Internet, is one way our members can say thank you.” Bill Warren, Executive Director of DirectEmployers Association.

On Thursday, October 13, 2011, Warren was honored to attend a special Signing Ceremony commemorating the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between DirectEmployers Association, the Army National Guard, the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) and Kenexa, Inc.

Members interested in learning more about how this partnership impacts them can contact their Membership Development Representative or call (866) 268-6206.



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