Description: Hire Heroes USA is a national nonprofit that provides no-cost career coaching, resume support, training, a veteran-specific job board, virtual and in-person career fairs, and employer partnership services to help U.S. service members, veterans, and military spouses transition into civilian employment. Its mission is to empower military-connected job seekers to succeed in the civilian workforce. Type: Non-profit (501(c)(3)) Policies: Focuses on workforce and veterans' employment issues; typically supports policies and programs that expand transition assistance, fund veteran job training and placement services, strengthen military spouse employment, and incentivize employer hiring of veterans (including tax credits and public–private partnerships). Funding: Primarily funded by individual donations, corporate partnerships and sponsorships, foundation and grant support, fundraising events, and revenue from employer-facing fee-based services. Affiliates: Founder John Bardis and current leadership (including CEO Ross Dickman); corporate partners and supporters such as Men’s Wearhouse, USAA, Amazon, Wells Fargo, Activision; veteran-focused partners including the Call of Duty Endowment, USO, and other foundations.
