Jobs for Veterans 2026: Companies Hiring Veterans Now (Veterans Day Guide)

Today is Veterans Day, November 11, 2026 — and this week is one of the best moments of the year for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to find a civilian job. Employers across the country are running veteran-specific hiring events, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has published a fresh list of veteran-friendly openings, and one national initiative just reported 402 veteran hires from 29 companies.

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Jobs for Veterans: The Short Answer

Companies hiring veterans right now include Cisco, Wells Fargo, Home Depot, Lockheed Martin, Marriott, FedEx, Amazon, Navy Federal, ManTech, V2X, and T-Mobile. The fastest routes this week are the VA's "Jobs of the Week" list for November 9, 2026, the free Virtual Military Hiring Fair on Friday, November 13, 2026, and the DAV RecruitMilitary Dallas Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at AT&T Stadium. Veterans can also apply for federal roles through USAJOBS, where military service can add preference points to an application.

402 Veterans Hired: The Anchors of Hope Milestone

Overwatch Mission Critical announced on November 10, 2026, that its Anchors of Hope initiative helped 402 military veterans land jobs with 29 participating organizations ahead of Veterans Day — beating its original goal of 250 hires by 152, or 160% of the target. That is a sharp jump from just three veteran hires through the same initiative in 2025.

Participating employers include data-center and construction firms such as Rosendin Electric, NTT Global Data Centers, Stack Infrastructure, The Penta Building Group, and Avtron Power Solutions, along with companies such as Snowfire AI and British Swim School of Greater Santa Clara. The message for job seekers: data centers, skilled trades, and infrastructure are actively recruiting veteran talent right now, and many of these employers run SkillBridge and apprenticeship-style onboarding. If you want to browse live openings from veteran-friendly employers, start with the companies named in this guide and apply on their official career pages.

VA Jobs of the Week: November 9, 2026

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs publishes a weekly roundup of employers seeking veterans. The November 9, 2026, list includes roles across the country, such as:

Cisco Systems — Product readiness manager, San Jose, California
Wells Fargo — Branch operations coordinator, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Home Depot — Kitchen designer, North Windham, Connecticut
Lockheed Martin — Logistics requirements release analyst, Fort Worth, Texas
Marriott International — Room operations manager, Plano, Texas
FedEx — Maintenance technician I, Greenwood, Indiana
Texas Instruments — Equipment technician (SkillBridge), Dallas, Texas
CANA LLC — Senior AI data analyst, Washington, D.C.
Astrion — Acquisition program specialist, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia

Most listings on the VA list close 7 to 30 days after posting, so apply quickly. The VA notes that sharing a listing is not an endorsement, and veterans should verify details with the hiring organization. The full list is published on VA News under "Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Nov. 9, 2026."

Veterans and recruiters at a job fair hall with employer booths

Free Virtual Military Hiring Fair: Friday, November 13, 2026

ACT NOW Education is running a free Virtual Military Hiring Fair on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific / 3:00 p.m. Eastern. More than 10 employers are expected, including Amazon, Navy Federal Credit Union, ManTech, V2X, T-Mobile, TEKsystems, CHRISTUS Health, and Leaf Home. The fair is open to veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, and SkillBridge candidates, and registration is free through the organizer's Service to Success program. Come prepared with a one-page civilian resume and a 30-second introduction — virtual fairs move fast, and recruiters remember candidates who can state their target role clearly.

Dallas Veterans Job Fair: November 19 at AT&T Stadium

The DAV RecruitMilitary Dallas Veterans Job Fair returns to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central. It is free for veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, and Guard and Reserve members. RecruitMilitary listed 79 registered exhibitors, including Lockheed Martin, the Dallas Police Department, DART, UT Southwestern, USAA, Wells Fargo, AT&T, Cisco, and the U.S. Postal Service, along with federal agencies such as the CIA and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Bring printed resumes and dress as you would for an interview — many exhibitors interview on the spot.

Big Employers With Veteran Hiring Programs

Several large employers run dedicated veteran programs year-round. American Corporate Partners (ACP) highlights partners including Unilever, Neuberger Berman, Travelers, Wells Fargo, and Northrop Grumman — Travelers, for example, is accepting applications in claims, customer service, technology, and sales, while Northrop Grumman employs nearly 100,000 people on defense and technology programs. Other year-round routes include the VA's own careers page, state workforce agencies, and the Department of Labor's CareerOneStop veteran resources. If you are still on active duty, ask your transition office about SkillBridge: it lets service members intern with a civilian employer during their final 180 days of service, and companies such as Texas Instruments and American Microgrid Solutions list SkillBridge roles on the VA's weekly roundup.

5 Tips to Turn Military Experience Into a Civilian Job

1. Translate your MOS into civilian language. A logistics NCO becomes a "supply chain supervisor"; an infantry squad leader becomes a "team lead managing 12 staff." Recruiters search for civilian keywords, so use them. Our resume guide for 2026 walks through the format that works best.

2. Claim your federal preference. Federal jobs on USAJOBS give eligible veterans a 5- or 10-point preference. Upload your DD-214 and any SF-15 paperwork with the application — without it, the preference does not apply.

3. Use the hiring fairs this month. The November 13 virtual fair and the November 19 Dallas fair are both free. Register early, research the exhibitor list, and target five employers instead of talking to fifty.

4. Get your resume reviewed before you apply. The VA, ACP, and most state workforce centers offer free veteran resume reviews. A 30-minute review can fix the two or three phrases that keep a resume out of the interview pile.

5. Apply fast and follow up. VA weekly listings close in 7 to 30 days. Apply the day you see a fit, then follow up with the recruiter within a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What companies are hiring veterans in November 2026?

Cisco, Wells Fargo, Home Depot, Lockheed Martin, Marriott, FedEx, Amazon, Navy Federal, ManTech, V2X, and T-Mobile all have veteran-targeted openings this month, according to the VA's November 9 jobs list and the November 13 virtual hiring fair roster.

Is there a free virtual job fair for veterans this week?

Yes. The Virtual Military Hiring Fair 2026 runs Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Eastern. It is free for veterans, military spouses, transitioning service members, and SkillBridge candidates, with 10+ employers including Amazon and Navy Federal.

Where can veterans find federal jobs?

USAJOBS.gov is the official federal hiring site. Veterans with an honorable discharge can claim a 5- or 10-point hiring preference by uploading a DD-214. See our step-by-step USAJOBS guide.

What is SkillBridge?

SkillBridge is a Department of Defense program that lets service members in their last 180 days of service intern or train with a civilian employer. Employers such as Texas Instruments list SkillBridge roles on the VA's weekly veteran jobs roundup.

Do veterans get hiring preference at private companies?

Private companies are not required to give preference, but many run dedicated veteran hiring programs and actively recruit at military job fairs. Federal jobs, by contrast, carry a formal 5- or 10-point veterans' preference.

How fast do VA weekly job listings close?

Most listings on the VA's weekly roundup close 7 to 30 days after posting, so veterans should apply within days of seeing a role that fits.

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