Hero2Hired program transitions online capabilities

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  • By Kevin Little
WASHINGTON, D.C. --  On April 23, 2014, First Lady Michelle Obama announced the launch of the Veterans Employment Center (VEC) as a significant milestone of the Obama Administration's efforts to consolidate the federal government's web-based veteran hiring tools.  The VEC, housed on the Department of Veterans Affairs eBenefits home page (www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs), provides a one-stop shop for veterans seeking employment. 

In support of the administration's efforts, Family & Employer Programs & Policy (FEPP), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, has transitioned the online tools of Hero2Hired (H2H) from the H2H.jobs website (www.h2h.jobs) to the VEC, joining a variety of online systems under one umbrella. 

"The transition to the Veterans Employment Center supports the best interests of our service members and families over the long term, and our H2H Employment Coordinators and volunteers will help ensure a smooth transition for job seekers and employers," said Marie Balocki, Acting Deputy Director of FEPP.

H2H Employment Coordinators will assist job seekers and employers with VEC enrollment and continue to provide one-on-one resume development, interviewing skills and local employment resources. 

"The heart and success of Hero2Hired has always been the personal touch provided by the 56 H2H Employment Coordinators," said Balocki.  "The transition to the Veterans Employment Center will not impact the excellent customer service they provide to service members and families."

Throughout and beyond this transition, the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Labor will remain committed to addressing the unemployment of Reserve Component members, veterans and families.  As part of the overall effort, FEPP will keep pushing for the unique needs of Reserve Component members and families and continual enhancements to the VEC user experience.

The H2H.jobs website will remain online to provide a link to the VEC, contact information for the H2H Employment Coordinators and links to H2H strategic partners.  H2H Employment Coordinators are located in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.