There are several challenges that limit the ability of transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses to connect and engage with civilian employers. Some challenges relate to simple resources (from employer manpower, travel budgets, and ability to get to all the transition sites to transitioning military and military spouses being unable to get to recruitment events). However, the digital landscape impacts the ability of outreach to extend beyond the barriers. Companies have already begun to implement ways to engage in the virtual space, but there is more to be done. Three employers who are committed to helping military secure meaningful civilian employment, present some of the better practices that address these challenges but also discuss where solutions are still evolving.

Moderator: Victor Glover*, Assistant Director of Veteran Employment Services, North Carolina Department of Commerce

Presenters: Elizabeth Guevara, Project Opportunity Lead, Nestlé USA; Michael Quinn*, Senior Manager, Advisory – Government & Public Sector, EY; Coral Zelachowski, Manager, Strategic Sourcing/Talent Acquisition, Sodexo USA

(*) Denotes the individual is currently serving or is a Veteran of the United States military. If they are wearing a Veteran ribbon on their name badge, please thank them for their service.