The state government of North Carolina is the 46th best employer in the nation for veterans looking for jobs,
Forbes Magazine announced that the state of North Carolina has been named a top-50 Best Employer for Veterans in the country, clocking in at No. 46. North Carolina was the only state government to receive recognition in the Best Employers for Veterans 2023 rankings, which consisted of 150 employers.
Also ranked in the top 150 were North Carolina-based companies Duke Energy (7), Bank of America (61) and Atrium Health (107), as well as others with a significant North Carolina presence.
“Our North Carolina veterans bring the benefit of extensive training and knowledge to communities across the Great State of North Carolina,” said N. C. Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Walter Gaskin. “They are an invaluable resource for our businesses and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs constantly strives to improve the quality of life for our military members and their families as they transition to civilian life. As a state, we value each man, woman, and child who has sacrificed in defense of our nation, and we are proud to call them our own.”
To create the Best Employers for Veterans rankings, Forbes worked collaboratively with a research firm and surveyed 8,500 veterans working for companies with over 1,000 employees. A wide-ranging set of criteria was considered, including compensation, work responsibility, company image and support provided for military families.
North Carolina is considered one of the most military and veteran friendly states in the nation, with a large active military population and almost 800,000 veterans who call it home.
NCDMVA has 12 Veteran Services Offices across the state specializing in ensuring our veterans are made aware of and maximize all the benefits and resources available to them. Through the second quarter of 2023, those offices have helped North Carolina veterans claim over $22 million in compensation.
Started in 2018, the HIRE Vets Medallion Program is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes an organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. In 2021, 22 North Carolina companies received a HIRE Vets Medallion Award, and in 2022, that number increased to 27 North Carolina companies.
NCDMVA, NCDHHS, NCDOT, and the Department of Commerce are working tirelessly to create opportunities for servicemembers and veterans with employment, education and certification assistance and other ways to help approximately 20,000 military service members transition from active duty to veteran status each year.
