Every year roughly 250,000 veterans join the civilian workplace presenting an opportunity for employers to add tremendous value to the workplace. Elevate your talent base by learning how to hire, grow, and engage the military veteran employee.   Participants will learn: • Who veterans are, what they bring to the civilian workplace, and how to leverage their talent within your company • About the veteran mindset, challenges and opportunities veterans face when leaving the military. • How to navigate the military resume, job interview and online recruiting efforts to ensure sensitivity and appropriateness, and recruit key talent for prime opportunities • Key ideas and suggestions for the onboarding portion of the veteran employee’s career to ensure longevity on the job • Important retention strategies to keep veteran employees engaged and committed to the work, and focused on growing their career in your organization. You'll leave this session understanding: - Why veterans make great hires - How to welcome veterans into your company - Dos and don’ts for interviewing veterans