Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government
Headline: Federal Government Establishes Council to Increase Veterans' Hiring
What it does: Agencies must create and implement plans, offices, training, and programs to recruit, hire, and support veterans for federal jobs.
- Creates agency veterans offices or designated officers to manage hiring
- Requires annual training for HR staff and hiring managers on veterans' hiring rules
- Expands counseling and job workshops for transitioning service members and veterans
Summary
This order creates a government-wide Council on Veterans Employment and requires federal agencies to develop plans and programs to recruit, hire, and train veterans. Agencies must set up veterans employment offices or designate officers, provide training for human resources staff and hiring managers, and offer counseling and job workshops for transitioning service members.
The order affects federal agencies, veterans, and service members leaving the military, and directs the agency that manages federal hiring to lead a strategic plan and report on progress. It aims to increase veterans' access to federal jobs and match their skills to government needs.
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