Empowering Employers: Supporting Military Talent Together

Hickory Metro-area employers are the backbone of HKY4Vets, playing a vital role in creating meaningful career opportunities and providing a renewed sense of purpose, mission, and camaraderie for transitioning military members and their spouses. We work to build capacity and deepen understanding among our employer partners, acting as active collaborators to ensure that together, we provide the best support for those who have served our country with selflessness and dedication.

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Becoming a HKY4Vets Talent Connect Partner

Your time and resources are invaluable to HKY4Vets as we work together to build a strong support network for military families and the employers who champion them. By joining as an ongoing HKY4Vets Talent Connect partner, you directly fund our mission, ensuring 100% of all donations go toward impactful programs that support both our employer partners and the military families we serve.

As part of the Catawba County Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all contributions are tax-deductible charitable donations, and you’ll receive a range of benefits throughout the year to enhance your organization’s connection with our work. To learn more about partnership levels, please click the button below, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to formally join us in this important mission.

Building a Veteran-Ready Community with our Employer Partners

Awareness & Education

Through our Green Zone Corporate Training Series, we empower local employers with the tools and knowledge to effectively support and utilize the unique strengths of military and military spouse talent. This training and coaching not only builds capacity but also transforms participants into informed advocates, fostering a culture of inclusivity that uplifts the entire employment ecosystem.

Direct Talent Access

Our robust Military Talent Database serves as an essential resource for recruitment, providing partners with comprehensive profiles and resumes. In addition to quarterly resume blasts and priority registration with NCWorks job fairs, partners receive invitations to our Professional Connections events, offering networking opportunities for your current employees and a chance to engage with military talent actively seeking career opportunities. This combination of resources and events enhances your organization’s recruitment effectiveness and connects you with this skilled, mission-driven workforce.

Promotion of Partnership

We proudly recognize and showcase employers who excel in supporting, retaining, and recruiting military and military spouse talent. Through internal marketing within our region and at events across North Carolina and beyond, we highlight our committed partners, celebrating their dedication and inspiring others to champion the value that military families bring to the workforce. This visibility enhances your organization’s reputation as a military-friendly employer both locally and across broader networks.

HKY4Vets Talent Connect Partners - Leaders

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Wayne's Story: A HKY4Vets Testimonial

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of helping many individuals and their families—sometimes in small ways, and other times with life-changing outcomes. Each journey we are part of is special, but one of our favorites is Wayne’s story. His path to a more fulfilling career and a new home in Catawba County is a testament to what’s possible through personalized support and a great career opportunity.

Check out this video to see Wayne’s inspiring journey and the impact HKY4Vets can make on both the individual and our partner organizations.

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