Launched earlier this year, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) Helmets to Home Improvement program is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing industry veterans for their service to our country and their contributions to the independent home improvement channel. Each month throughout 2025, NHPA will highlight and honor a Helmets to Home Improvement honoree and share their story.
If you’re an independent home improvement retailer who is interested in hiring military veterans to work in your operation but aren’t sure where to start, NHPA has gathered these helpful resources to guide your hiring strategies.
Hire a Veteran – U.S. Department of Labor
The guide provides veteran hiring best practices about service members and veteran demographics; shares federal, state and other resources for employers to facilitate veteran employment and makes recommendations on how to attract, train and retain veterans.
Hiring Our Heroes – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Connect with veteran and military spouse candidates at in-person and virtual hiring events and learn best practices for recruiting and retaining veteran and military spouse talent in your organization from Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Council members.
Hire Heroes USA
Hire Heroes USA provides free job search assistance to U.S. military members, veterans and their spouses, and helps companies connect with opportunities to hire them.
Career One Stop
One-stop website for employment, training and financial help after military service.
Employers Guide to Hiring Veterans – National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Learn how to build an effective approach for veteran recruitment and hiring.
YesVets – Washington State
Started in 2016, YesVets is a Washington state program that recognizes employers who hire veterans and has more than 2,300 employers signed up who have hired over 7,800 veterans. Employers part of YesVets receive decals to display at the business or add to their website, business cards and other materials; invitations and priority registration to YesVets job fairs; a chance to win the Hire-A-Vet Employer of the Year award; and recognition as a preferred employer for veterans.
Veteran Ready Employers – Kentucky
Hire a Veteran First – Illinois
Search for veteran employees, post job openings to recruit veterans, view job fairs and workshops and learn about tax credits to incentivize hiring a veteran, using the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Texas Workforce Commission – Hiring Veterans
Expand your veteran workforce and find ways to transfer military service into civilian occupations.
