Workforce Readiness and Veterans/Military

HR Virginia is dedicated to supporting the veterans and employers of VA with the commitment of its members, sponsors, and communities in which they serve. The HR Virginia Veteran Task Force is comprised of HR professionals across Virginia and DC to ensure the needs of both employers and veterans are addressed. Please Contact Us for Veterans & Military support.

This is completed through providing resources as well as training programs specifically developed for veterans and their employers. Contact the SHRM chapter in your local area for more information.

Resources for Hiring Veterans

The Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program

The Virginia Values Veterans Program is a free training and certification program for employers to help them implement nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly-skilled and dependable Veterans.

The V3 Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§ 2.2-2001.2). It is organized under the directorate of Veterans Education, Training, and Employment (VETE), within the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), an agency of the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs.

Download Flyer to learn more about upcoming Virginia Values Veterans (V3) conference dates, locations and registration information.

WTC U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command

Check out the extensive resources for employers from the WTC U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command including a video, movie, and support materials! Click Here

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Welcome to your HR Virginia website. We provide HR professionals in the Commonwealth of Virginia and District of Columbia information on local, statewide and national HR events, resources, initiatives and legislation to assist you in your day-to-day HR duties. For those who serve on local chapter boards, we are also here to assist you in your leadership role. We are a 100% volunteer council that takes a strategic approach to advance the profession and serve the HR professional.

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HR Virginia Wins Pinnacle Award for Bold Purpose to Thrive Program

HR Virginia was one of 12 human resource organizations from across the country to win the award from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the highest honor given to SHRM state councils and chapters for notable contributions to the human resource profession.

“HR Virginia is pleased to be honored through this prestigious award. It brings recognition to our 19 chapters and State Council leaders who bring their missions to life every day to serve and provide opportunities for HR professionals in Virginia & DC.” said, Karen A. Edwards, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-SCP, SPHR – Immediate Past State Director

To learn more Click Here.

Commonwealth Stem Industry Internship Program (CSIIP)

The Commonwealth STEM industry Internship Program (CSIIP) is a no-fee online system that enables companies to select and hire spring, summer, and fall interns from a large pool of pre-qualifed college and university STEM students throughout Virginia. Funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, CSIIP is managed by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, and is partners with organizationa like Virginia SHRM. Visit www.CSIIP.org for more details and/or download the program flyer HERE.

Workforce Readiness and Veterans/Military

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