Veterans Bridge Home Receives 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award From the U.S. Department of Labor

CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, leading and advocating for veterans and their families across the Carolinas, has been selected for a 2024 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award. This recognition, presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, honors VBH's outstanding commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans.

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes employers' dedication to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. VBH has demonstrated exceptional performance in these areas, with veterans comprising 68% of new hires and 64% of total employees in 2023, along with a remarkable 100% retention rate for veterans hired in 2022.

"This award reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting veterans as they transition to civilian life," said Blake Bourne, CEO of Veterans Bridge Home. "We're proud to not only assist veterans in finding meaningful employment but also to lead by example in creating a workplace where veterans can thrive and contribute their unique skills and experiences."

Veterans Bridge Home joins 838 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

In addition to its internal initiatives, VBH offers extensive community support services that include employment assistance, housing support, education and training programs, and access to healthcare and mental health services. The organization aims to foster a sense of camaraderie among veterans through networking opportunities and employee-led events.

Recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2019.

About Veterans Bridge Home

Veterans Bridge Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Veterans and their families to community resources and opportunities, facilitating their successful transition to civilian life. Based in Charlotte, NC, Veterans Bridge Home offers a range of services throughout the Carolinas designed to address the unique challenges faced by Veterans, including employment support, networking, and access to healthcare and housing resources. 

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program: 

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2025. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.

There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold. 

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Source: Veterans Bridge Home