The purpose of the DAV Patriot Employer Program is to provide recognition to those employers who demonstrate by their employment policies, hiring practices and community outreach that they have an unwavering commitment and passion to ensure all veterans obtain suitable employment to care for themselves and their families – and have the opportunity to live life with respect and dignity. Evaluation criteria includes the strength of the company’s veteran recruiting/hiring efforts, retention and career-building efforts, company policies toward disabled veterans, active-duty and veteran employees and community outreach initiatives to support all veterans in communities where the business operates.
All employers who meet the eligibility requirements will be recognized as a DAV Patriot Employer and will receive a digital badge to display on their website.
Eligibility
Nominees may be a company, firm, association or organization
All nominations submitted for recognition as a DAV Patriot Employer will also be considered for the DAV Employer of the Year Awards
Annual Patriot Employer Award winners have demonstrated their ability to go above and beyond in their company’s veteran recruiting/hiring efforts, retention and career-building efforts, company policies toward disabled veterans, active-duty and veteran employees and community outreach initiatives to support all veterans in communities where the business operates.
DAV sponsors nationwide Job Fairs, including virtual events. We also have access to one of the largest databases of military veterans and spouses. To learn more about our Employment Program along with resources to assist your company with connecting with veterans and military spouses, please register below.
More and more employers are stepping up to hire veterans with disabilities. The nearly 4 million veterans with a service-connected disability are among the most resilient members of society, having served in the military and overcome adversity.
For most veterans, finding a good job after military service is critical to making a successful return to civilian life and being able to support themselves and their families.