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For veterans or military personnel nearing discharge, remote work is a good option for accommodating different lifestyles after the military. Working remotely could benefit those approaching retirement age or those who simply want to spend more time with family after years of being deployed abroad in service. Whatever your reasons, there are plenty of organizations and resources to help you clinch your ideal remote or hybrid job to build the life you want.
Many of the resources included in this article provide employment or recruitment services such as direct placement, internships, and fellowships, and also host job boards with remote work listings. Some organizations offer networking opportunities, career coaching, training programs, and job-search support. Digital tools are available, mostly for free, that can help you write resumes, jazz up your LinkedIn profile, and show that your military skills and experiences are job-ready.
I’ve also listed initiatives that are focused on upskilling veterans to get them hired in the tech industry, where there are plenty of remote work opportunities. Another option you could consider is launching your own business, as there are several organizations with entrepreneurship programs for veterans. And more than veterans and transitioning military members, some of the employment programs and benefits also extend to their spouses and families.
US Charities and Organizations Helping Veterans Find Remote Work
1. American Corporate Partners (ACP)
Website: https://www.acp-usa.org
Contact Information:
212-752-0700
info@acp-usa.org
2 Grand Central Tower, 140 E. 45th St., Floor 21, New York, NY 10017
Services Offered: Mentorship, career counseling, networking
American Corporate Partners (ACP) offers a free mentoring program that includes mentors from Fortune 500 companies, focusing on career coaching and advancement, job hunting assistance, small business development, leadership, and communication skills. The organization counts companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Wells Fargo, UPS, Visa, and Verizon as partners, with a fair share of remote work opportunities.
You can also join the ACP AdvisorNet, an online community catered toward career advice and networking. The ACP offers a Women’s Veteran Mentoring Program that connects women with entrepreneurs and business leaders in a 12-month mentorship with training and networking opportunities. Spouses of those on active duty can apply to the Active Duty Spouse Program, connecting them to business leaders nationwide.
2. Blue Star Families
Website: https://bluestarfam.org
Contact Information:
- (202) 630-2583
- info@bluestarfam.org
- 441 Saxony The Hive/Barn 2, Encinitas, CA 92024
Services Offered: Employment resources, career development, networking events
Blue Star Families offers support and resources to military families, including employment services to help find flexible and remote work. The non-profit has helped generate over $72 million in military spouse income from its job placement and career development services.
One program worth checking out is Blue Star Career, which is dedicated to helping military spouses build their careers by connecting them to job opportunities in the outfit’s network of employers. Professional certificates are also part of the program with over 11,000 certificates offered.
3. Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Website: https://www.dav.org
Contact Information:
- (877) 426-2838
- social@dav.org
- 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018
PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301
Services Offered: Employment resources, job fairs, advocacy
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a non-profit that serves disabled veterans, their families, and survivors. Founded in 1920, the organization now helps more than one million disabled veterans annually.
DAV hosts a wide range of services, including employment and entrepreneurship assistance. Check out the DAV Employment Program that connects job seekers and employers, or browse through the organization’s list of job fairs, both virtual and in-person.
For those keen to start something on their own, DAV also has an entrepreneurship program that includes mentorship, community building, and educational resources such as workshops and webinars.
4. Hire Heroes USA
Website: https://www.hireheroesusa.org
Contact Information:
- (844) 634-1520
- jobboard@hireheroesusa.org
- (Headquarters): 13010 Morris Rd, Suite 175, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Services Offered: Career counseling, resume reviews, interview prep, job sourcing
Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization that helps U.S. veterans, military members, and their spouses establish successful careers after military life. Opened in 2007, the organization has facilitated over 85,000 hires through its programs. It offers free services such as career mentoring, resume reviews, interview preparation, and job sourcing and placement.
The non-profit regularly hosts job fairs and virtual events, and also maintains a job board that includes remote work opportunities. With a top rating on Charity Navigator and GuideStar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency, it promotes diversity and inclusion in all its practices and policies.
5. Hiring Our Heroes
Website: https://www.hiringourheroes.org
Contact Information:
- N/A
- : HiringOurHeroes@uschamber.com
- (Headquarters): 1615 H St NW, Washington D.C., US 20062, United States
Services Offered: Fellowship programs, hiring events, career counseling, networking
Founded from an initiative under the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) uses the Chamber’s extensive network of public and private companies to help veterans find meaningful employment.
If you want to launch a new career, HOH offers a fellowship program that places veterans, their spouses, or caregivers in industries such as cybersecurity, IT support, and renewable energy. Successful applicants spend 4 days a week learning the ropes and expanding their professional network.
HOH also hosts over 65 hiring events in-person or online every year, from career summits to industry specific expos. Job seekers can browse through the job board, which includes remote work roles. And if you’re struggling with your CV, HOH has digital tools to help translate your military skills into job-ready skills and write your resume.
6. Military.com
Website: https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs
Contact Information:
- 978-461-8000
- customerservice@military.com
- 133 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02493
Services Offered: Career resources, job search tools, military news
Military.com is a resource hub for the military community with daily news, useful information, employment resources, and online tools. It also hosts a job board with remote work openings nationwide.
One useful tool is the military skills translator, which matches job openings to your military position and skills to give you ideas about jobs suitable for you after your military work ends.
For training, the website offers free online masterclasses that provide tips on planning your career, finding a suitable civilian job in the industry you want, and navigating available training resources and veteran programs. Veterans can also browse through the treasure trove of articles and resources on career, education, and benefits for military members and their families.
7. Operation Code
Website: https://operationcode.org
Contact Information:
- N/A
- staff@operationcode.org
- Operation Code, 818 SW Third Avenue, #221-1090, Portland, OR 97204
Services Offered: Coding bootcamps, mentorship, scholarships
If you’re looking to build a long-term career post-service while working remotely, then the tech industry could be a good fit. Operation Code helps members of the military community break into the tech industry by offering coding bootcamps and scholarships, as well as a 1:1 mentorship program, with mentors who are software engineers, product managers, and IT professionals.
With a strong focus on professional development, the organization offers a variety of scholarships for professional certificates and training from CompTIA, Google, and others. It also hosts regular community events where you can network with people in the industry.
8. Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Veterans Career Program
Website: https://pva.org/find-support/veterans-career-program
Contact Information
- (800)-424-8200
- N/A
- (Headquaters): 1875 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006
Services Offered: Career counseling, job placement, resume assistance
For veterans with spinal cord injuries and life-altering diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and ALS, you can look into employment services through the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).
This veterans career program provides one-on-one career support and counseling to help veterans, their spouses, and caregivers find work, including assistance with resumes and LinkedIn profiles and honing job interview skills. This program has 1,200 employers in its network, helping to connect veterans to suitable roles that include work-from-home opportunities.
Meanwhile, the PVA Veterans Career Live is a virtual initiative for those unable to attend in-person events and trainings. Browse through past online seminars that cover a wide range of topics such as LinkedIn job hunting, networking, and career guidance.
9. RecruitMilitary
Website: https://recruitmilitary.com
Contact Information:
- 513 683 5020/ 800 226 0841
- N/A
- (Headquaters):1545 Crossways Blvd, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Services Offered: Job fairs, placement services, job board, training resources
If there’s one job board to pursue for remote work roles, it’s Recruit Military. With an extensive job board listing thousands of work-from-anywhere jobs nationwide and direct placement services, this organization is well-equipped to help veterans launch their new careers.
Take advantage of Recruit Military’s personalized service in which recruiters will direct you to training opportunities and jobs that fit your skills and lifestyle. The organization has also partnered with the Department of Defense to place transitioning military members into remote internship opportunities under the Skillbridge program. You can also check out the list of career fairs and live webinars on the website.
10. VA for Vets
Website: https://www.vaforvets.va.gov
Contact Information:
- 800-698-2411
- N/A
- N/A
Services Offered: Career counseling, job placement, training resources
The VA for VETs is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to help veterans and transitioning military members find work in the civilian workforce. One consideration is the VA, where veterans can find applicable jobs, whether they are seeking work-from-home roles or are disabled and need extra accommodations. Veterans can also visit USAJOBS if they’re considering a career with the government.
Check out the VMStep program — comprising online training and webinars to get veterans job-ready, workshops for resume writing, and assistance in navigating USAJOBS, the job board for the public sector. On the website, you’ll find a handy list of featured federal jobs and internships, a list of upcoming hiring events, and job and training resources for military spouses.
11. Veterans2Work
Website: https://www.veterans2work.org
Contact Information:
- N/A
- info@veterans2work.org
- 401 Van Ness Ave, Suite 224D, San Francisco, California 94194 US
Services Offered: Career assessment, training programs, job placement
Veterans2Work offers personalized assessment, training, and job placement services. The non-profit collaborates with employers from a range of industries to identify suitable roles for veterans and offers programs to bridge skill gaps.
Key services include the VetMatch, which assesses an individual’s interests and personality traits to identify best-fit career options, and then matching them to employers. Meanwhile, Career On-Ramps facilitates access to over 4,000 professional courses from companies such as Google, IBM, and Meta, to help you skill up for a new career.
Veteran Employment Resources in Canada, the UK, and Australia
12. EX-Mil Recruitment (UK)
Website: https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/
Contact Information:
- +44 (0)333 202 6500
- candidates@ex-mil.co.uk
- (Headquaters): Unit 1, Grove Business Park, White Waltham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3LW
Services Offered: Career transition, job board, career placement
The EX-Mil Recruitment consultancy provides placement and consultancy for ex-military members. The website hosts a portal where job seekers can search for roles and employers can search for suitable candidates. Hybrid and remote work openings are available, especially in the tech and telecommunication sectors. Previous placements include jobs in high-tech industries such as aviation and oil and gas.
The consultancy has been in the recruitment business for over 30 years and was founded by a veteran, which means you can expect a service that understands your military skill sets and lifestyle requirements. Additionally, you can sign up to the job seeker’s mailing list that can help your job search and career.
13. Forces Employment Charity (UK)
Website: https://www.forcesemployment.org.uk
Contact Information:
- 0121 262 3058
- info@forcesemployment.org.uk
- (Headquaters): First Floor, Mountbarrow House, 12 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9RB, GB
Services Offered: Career advice, job placement, training resources
British veterans hoping to kickstart a career in tech should look into the TechVets program by the Forces Employment Charity. The program provides job placement services, employment search support, and training courses.
As part of the program’s benefit, resumes will be sent to the organization’s partner network, comprising 190 tech companies. The training covers mentorship and training stints with tech companies, a CV review service, and a library of articles on career and job searching. You should also consider joining the online community to find like-minded individuals who can address your career questions.
For those with a little more work experience, the website hosts a job board specifically for executive and senior management roles in veteran-friendly companies. Other beneficial employment programs include one for military women, military families, and specialist employment advice equipped with career consultants who will shape and guide your career path.
14. Soldier On
Website: https://soldieron.org.au/
Contact Information:
- 1300 620 380
- info@kingstrust.org.au
- (Headquarters): Building 2 Brindabella Circuit, Brindabella, Business Park, Suite 5, Canberra, ACT 291 2
Services Offered: Career support, mentoring, online courses
Australian non-profit Soldier On provides a mentoring program for veterans and military members of the Australian Defence Force, including their families. The organization helps guide members in finding work, pursuing an education, or improving their personal development. The mentoring program is conducted virtually over 18 weeks through video calls, emails, and over the phone.
Free webinars, called Prep-4-Pathways, are also available. They are a mix of on-premise and virtual events designed to equip veterans with the right information and skills in career planning and job hunting. The job board, though not exhaustive, is still worth browsing for remote work.
15. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Website: https://www.veterans.gc.ca
Contact Information:
- 1-866-522-2122
- information@veterans.gc.ca
- Multiple locations nationwide
Services Offered: Disability benefits, mental health services, job placement
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), a department of the Canadian government, has several initiatives to help veterans transition to civilian life and find employment. As well as opportunities for veterans to work in the government, VAC offers a list of hybrid and remote work roles on its job board.
Under the Career Transition services, military personnel close to discharge can get one-on-one career counselling and support in job hunting from career coaches. For injured veterans, VAC’s vocational rehabilitation program offers financial assistance for training and other related costs, career planning advice, and help for developing crucial communication and job interviews skills.
16. WithYouWithMe
Website: https://withyouwithme.com
Contact Information:
- N/A
- contact@withyouwithme.com
- (Headquaters): 109 Regent St, Chippendale, New South Wales 2008 AU
Services offered: Career training, technology training, career support
WithYouWithMe is focused on helping veterans and other minority cohorts gain employment in the tech industry, with a variety of hybrid and remote work jobs.
Job seekers can use the organization’s online assessment. It recommends tech positions that are aligned with the candidate’s skills, aptitude, learning style, and personality. Thousands of Australian, British, and Canadian veterans are already on this platform, either undergoing training, looking for work, or hired through direct placement.
If you’re not qualified or underqualified for tech jobs, you can reskill or upskill by completing the courses available from the organization. They are 100% online and cover a wide range of topics such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, data and business analysis, programming, and automation.