Show-Me Heroes links veterans to employers

All across Missouri, members of the armed services are returning home, and businesses are giving these veterans the ultimate ‘thank you’ by connecting them with productive careers.  The new Show-Me Heroes program underway through Missouri Career Centers can position employers to become a hero by hiring a hero

Governor Jay Nixon’s initiative seeks to reward these efforts by including businesses among those referred to as ‘Show-Me Heroes.’  Just by going to the Show-Me Heroes website and submitting a simple electronic form, the business’s name will be prominently displayed along with the names of every other employer who has pledged to hire a Missouri Veteran.

Employers designated as “Show-Me Heroes” acknowledge the burdens and sacrifices made by members of our Armed Forces in order to preserve our national security. They also recognize that many of these Veterans, in addition to current members of the National Guard and Reserve, are seeking work with Missouri employees and possess the training, education, motivation, and character that is vital in today’s workforce.

“Show-Me Heroes” pledge to:

• Reach out to Missouri’s Veterans and members of our National Guard and Reserve in order to employ excellence in Missouri’s workforce.
• Take full advantage of Show-Me Heroes to effectively match qualified Veteran and members of our National Guard and Reserve job seekers with appropriate job openings.
• Provide increased employment interview occasions and enhanced hiring opportunities to our Veterans and members of our National Guard and Reserve of the Great State of Missouri.

Missouri Career Centers also provide resource linkages helpful to businesses in their pursuits for hiring vets.  Resources include the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, On-the-Job Training wage resources under the GI Bill, Vocational Rehab, National Emergency Grants, and the Hero at Home program.   Interested businesses may contact the Missouri Career Center in Joplin at 417-629-3000 and ask for the Veterans Employment Representative.