Class Description

Human resource (HR) professionals have the opportunity to create a work environment that attracts talented military veterans to civilian professional roles. Our nation’s veterans bring extraordinary leadership, teamwork, performance skills, and training to any position. In this course, learn how these skills apply to your in-demand positions. Understanding military skills and experience is a vital step toward successfully hiring veteran talent for your workforce. In this seminar, HR professionals can learn about resources and best practices to recruit, retain, and support military veterans, and the benefits of hiring veteran candidates.

Presenter Candice Haines, UMKC TalentLink’s business development director, leads this seminar. She has extensive experience with military education and professional development needs within the veteran and active military community.

Outcomes

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to…

• Identify the major benefits of hiring military veterans
• Translate military experience to civilian workforce skills
• Review resources and methods available to help employers find and hire veterans
• Identify best practices for attracting and interviewing veteran candidates
• Gain and understanding of veteran employee retention strategies

This course is eligible for 1 SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).