Collaborative Effort Dedicated to Facilitating smooth Transition of Veterans into Civilian Careers
In a significant move to address the long-standing challenge of underemployment among veterans, RecruitMilitary, a veteran-focused employment group, has formed a partnership with AI talent platform Findem. This innovative collaboration, known as Veteran Talent Source, is open for registration to all transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses, and dependents.
The new system pairs RecruitMilitary's extensive network of veterans and transitioning service members with Findem's platform, which uses AI to analyze "3D data" and assess candidates based on deeper attributes. The goal is to automatically surface and match qualified veterans to jobs, focusing on qualities like leadership, innovation, and adaptability—core strengths often developed in military service—that conventional hiring systems often overlook.
The partnership marks a data-driven push to close a long-standing gap in how veterans are hired. Early users of Veteran Talent Source have reported better candidate engagement and improved job matches. However, questions remain about the broader implications of embedding AI into hiring systems, and the technology's real-world impact will depend on how hiring teams use it and whether companies are willing to rethink their criteria for what makes a "qualified" hire.
Meanwhile, the Living Tree Foundation, founded by Rick Rodriguez, who has two sons that have served in the military, aims to honor military families by providing them with the resources and support they need. The Norwalk Library has also shown its support for veterans by opening a Veterans Resource Center, which had its grand opening on May 16, 2018.
On a related note, RecruitMilitary and DAV are hosting a virtual career fair for veterans and military spouses on March 16th, 2021, from 11am to 3pm Pacific Time. This event offers a unique opportunity for veterans to connect with potential employers and take a step towards finding meaningful civilian employment.
The partnership between RecruitMilitary and Findem, the virtual career fair, and the ongoing efforts of organisations like the Living Tree Foundation and the Norwalk Library, all contribute to a growing movement that seeks to support and empower veterans in their transition to civilian life.
[1] RecruitMilitary. (2021). Veteran Talent Source. Retrieved from https://www.recruitmilitary.com/veteran-talent-source
[2] Findem. (2021). Partnership with RecruitMilitary. Retrieved from https://www.findem.ai/partnerships/recruitmilitary
[3] Living Tree Foundation. (2021). About Us. Retrieved from https://livingtreefoundation.org/about-us/
[4] Norwalk Library. (2018). Veterans Resource Center. Retrieved from https://www.norwalklibrary.org/veterans-resource-center
[5] DAV. (2021). Virtual Career Fair. Retrieved from https://www.dav.org/career-resources/virtual-career-fair
- The RecruitMilitary-Findem partnership, known as Veteran Talent Source, is utilizing AI technology to automatically pair veterans with jobs, highlighting their distinctive capabilities such as leadership, innovation, and adaptability, often overlooked by conventional hiring systems. [community news, events, technology, education-and-self-development, business]
- In a separate initiative, the Living Tree Foundation, founded by military family supporter Rick Rodriguez, provides resources and support to help military families during their transition to civilian life. [community news, education-and-self-development, sports]
- The Norwalk Library has established a Veterans Resource Center to support veterans, offering a wide range of resources and services to aid them in their transition. [community news, education-and-self-development]
These sentences reflect ongoing efforts and initiatives aimed at supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life, showcasing the collaborative efforts of organizations such as RecruitMilitary and Findem, and the ongoing support provided by organizations like the Living Tree Foundation and Norwalk Library.
