Latest Program News & Updates
Alabama.gov – Feb. 9, 2022 - “Alabama will always proudly support our military men and women, and our veterans who have served,” said Governor Ivey. These awards are the only federal-level veterans’ employment awards that recognize a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention and professional development. In 2021, 37 Alabama companies received the HIRE Vets Medallion Award...
US Department of Labor – Jan. 31, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The award is presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans. Employers that receive the award in 2022 will join more than 1,400 employers that the department has recognized for their support of America’s veterans.
WNCT - Greenville, N.C – Dec. 15, 2021 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized ECVC, Inc. as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. …“ECVC is honored to receive the Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award for the third consecutive year,” said Lisa Ward-Ross, President/CEO. “Our veterans are integral parts of our team…
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 employersSmall 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 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 employersMedium 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 employersLarge 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 |
