10 Inspiring Companies Leading the Way in Hiring and Empowering Veterans

Many?corporations, large and small, are acknowledging the unique circumstances that veterans face when transitioning back to civilian life after their military service ends and are actively seeking former service members to join their companies.

Around?200,000 veterans?transition to civilian life each year, bringing invaluable skills such as leadership, problem-solving, and a strong work ethic. Yet, in addition to the physical and mental challenges they may face, many veterans still struggle with navigating the civilian job market and accessing the benefits, education, and healthcare they?ˉve earned.

Top Companies with Veteran Hire Programs

Thankfully, several companies?in many sectors, including finance, aerospace, and?industry,?are focused on?hiring veterans?and are not only offering them employment and career opportunities but also?supporting vets and their families through special training, programs, initiatives, and benefits.

Any veterans interested in securing employment could find potential opportunities for new career paths within?these companies,?and we dive into nine of them below.

1. Salesforce

Ranked #1 on?Forbes?ˉ 2025 Best Employers for Veterans, Salesforce is widely recognized for its commitment to the military community through its Salesforce Military Alliance. The initiative provides free training and certification in Salesforce technologies for service members, veterans, and military spouses. Graduates can access mentorship, career coaching, and employment opportunities within Salesforce and its extensive partner ecosystem. The company's Military Employee Resource Group also fosters community and ongoing professional development for veterans worldwide.

2. Google

Google supports veterans and military spouses through its Grow with Google initiative and the Google Career Certificates program, offering free online training in high-demand fields like IT support, project management, and cybersecurity. The company partners with Hiring Our Heroes through its Career Forward program, connecting certificate graduates to employers actively seeking military talent. As of 2025, one in ten certificate graduates comes from the military community, and Google continues to expand its veteran hiring through its VetNet employee resource group and dedicated veteran career pathways.

3. Lockheed Martin

About one in five of the approximately 114,000 global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin employees have served in uniform. The military-friendly company states that“veterans are at the center of everything we do” and remains dedicated to helping veterans transition into civilian careers through extensive training and employment opportunities across its operations.

4. Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments, ranked #7 on Forbes?ˉ 2025 Best Employers for Veterans, runs a dedicated Fidelity Veterans Program designed to help service members transition into financial careers. The company provides customized training, mentorship, and certifications for financial planning, technology, and operations roles. Its Fidelity Veterans Employee Resource Group supports networking, career advancement, and community engagement for veterans and military families.

5. Microsoft

Microsoft has strongly supported the military community through its Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA), a 17-week program that helps service members and veterans transition into careers in cloud development, cybersecurity, and data science. Since its launch in 2013, MSSA has graduated more than 3,900 participants, with a 94% graduation rate and 97% employment rate, mostly in tech roles. The program now partners with over 1,000 companies nationwide to place graduates in meaningful civilian careers.

6. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

For over a decade, JPMorgan Chase has supported veterans and their families through its Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, helping them transition to civilian life and access employment and training opportunities. The company has hired nearly 20,000 service members since 2011 and co-founded the Veteran Jobs Mission, a coalition that now includes over 250 companies and recently surpassed 1 million veteran hires, intending to reach 2 million by 2032.

7. Mayo Clinic

The non-profit academic medical center Mayo Clinic continues encouraging and empowering veterans through partnerships, career fairs, and recruiting initiatives. The organization is recognized as a 2025 Military-Friendly Employer, offering veterans career opportunities and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and life insurance. Its employee-founded Veterans Mayo Employee Resource Group supports the clinic's military members and their families.

8. Intel

Top technology company Intel believes that the skills of military members make them a great addition to its workforce?aabout 7% of Intel employees identified as veterans as of 2023, representing the U.S. Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. Veterans work across Intel's departments, including HR, IT, manufacturing, and sales. The company offers comprehensive benefits, training, and tuition assistance, and continues to be recognized as a veteran-friendly employer.

9. Goldman Sachs

Through its three-week virtual Veterans Integration Program, investment bank Goldman Sachs offers service members the chance to enhance and develop their skills, grow their network, connect with mentors, attend workshops, and increase their understanding of financial markets, to find them the most suitable role within the company.

Other Companies Helping the Military Community

Several other companies have demonstrated strong ongoing support for veterans through recruitment, training, and community initiatives. Some of these are mentioned below.

Boeing

Boeing employs more than 18,000 U.S. veterans, representing over 14% of its U.S. workforce. The company supports veterans through its Boeing Veteran Engagement Team chapters, specialized transition programs, and partnerships with organizations that help service members and military spouses build careers in aerospace, manufacturing, and technology.

Capital One

With many programs to support veterans and their families, Capital One has shown its commitment to helping ex-military personnel find meaningful employment with a comfortable transition to civilian life. The company actively recruits and supports veterans through programs like Hiring Our Heroes, the Military New Hire Transition Program, and its Corporate Fellowship Program, which provides 12 weeks of hands-on experience (including 11 weeks in a host team). Capital One's Salute Business Resource Group, comprised of thousands of associates, fosters mentorship and community for veterans, military spouses, and allies. As of 2024, 2.8% of Capital One's U.S. associates have military service experience.

Dow

Offering mentorships, engagement programs, and a veteran resource group to military members, multinational chemical corporation Dow has been awarded“Veteran-Friendly Employer” status by Michigan's Veterans Affairs Agency. Through mentorship programs, engagement initiatives, and its VetNet employee resource group, Dow helps veterans transition into civilian careers across operations, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, HR, and other departments worldwide.

Wells Fargo

Financial services company Wells Fargo actively recruits military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. The company offers veteran apprenticeship and internship programs, along with dedicated Military Talent Liaisons who help candidates translate their military experience into civilian careers. Its Veteran Team Member Network promotes awareness, mentorship, and career development within the veteran community.

Companies Hiring Veterans and Service Members?aConclusion

Whether active duty service members, National Guard or Reserve members, or qualified veterans re-entering civilian life, today's job seekers have more targeted support than ever. Companies across industries are expanding career services, job training, and employment accommodations to meet diverse training needs and make the most of the skills veterans bring. Many also collaborate with the VA and other organizations that help connect eligible candidates to health care, resume development, and job search resources. From service-connected disability programs to corporate tax credits that encourage veteran employment, these initiatives show a shared commitment: helping those who?ˉve served build meaningful, lasting careers after service.

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Sources

https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-veterans

https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/work-life/a-one-of-a-kind-microsoft-program-prepares-military-members-for-success-in-the-tech-industry?

https://www.jpmorganchase.com/newsroom/stories/corporate-world-help-veterans-navigate-the-reverse-military-transition?

https://grow.google/expanding-opportunity/military-community

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