HIRE Vets award

WASHINGTON

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the application period is open for job creators to apply for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award.

The program recognizes small businesses, nonprofit organizations and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining America’s veterans. To apply for the award, visit HireVets.gov.

The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act), signed into law by President Donald J. Trump, is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a job creators’ commitment to hiring America’s veterans.

Applicants are evaluated based on a range of criteria including veteran hiring and retention rates, and the availability of veteran-specific resources, and compensation and tuition assistance programs.

To complete the application process, job creators must verify their company meets the award requirements, pay the application fee and ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act. The deadline to apply is April 30.