Hiring Our Heroes

Transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses

Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative, runs hiring events, networking and fellowship programs that place transitioning service members and military spouses in paid professional internships with companies. Its spouse programs include professional networks in many military communities.

How to use it

Check the program calendar for hiring events near your new base and apply to a fellowship cohort several months ahead.

Go to the official source

Last checked 2026-10. Rules and amounts change; your installation's finance, transportation or family center office has the final word.

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