A VAERG is a workplace group that brings together veterans, military-connected employees, and supportive colleagues. It creates opportunities to build relationships, share resources, find mentors, and support career growth while helping the organization strengthen its support for military-connected talent.

• For employers, a VAERG can strengthen recruiting, engagement, retention, and talent development.
• For employees, it offers connection, mentoring, and opportunities to grow.
• For job applicants, it signals that support continues after the job offer, helping them picture a future with the organization and gives employers an advantage when competing for veteran and military-affiliated talent.

A VAERG helps employees build relationships across teams, find peer support, and see opportunities for growth within the organization. Through mentoring, onboarding support, and career guidance, it can help employees feel connected and valued, giving them more reasons to stay and contribute.

A VAERG gives employers a tangible way to demonstrate their commitment to military-connected talent. Members can help shape recruiting messages, career pages, and recruitment events. Their perspectives can help the organization communicate how it values military experience and supports employees after they join.

Yes. We request advance registration to ensure we can accommodate everyone interested in the session. Upon registration, we will email you the link to join the training session.

A VAERG helps veterans connect with colleagues who share their experiences, navigate the organization, and find resources and benefits. It can also provide access to mentors, leadership development, and advancement opportunities, supporting veterans as they join the workplace, change roles, or take on new responsibilities.

Military and veteran spouses can participate in the group’s mentoring, career guidance, networking, and resource-sharing opportunities. A VAERG provides a way to build professional relationships, explore career growth, and connect with support while navigating changes such as relocation or balancing work and family responsibilities.

A VAERG can include veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, military and veteran spouses, family members, and supportive colleagues. Military experience is not required. Employees who want to support their coworkers and contribute to the group’s purpose are welcome.

Absolutely! A few interested employees can create a useful group. Start with a lead or co-leads, a supportive leadership contact, a clear purpose, and a manageable meeting schedule. The structure can grow over time to fit the organization’s size, interests, and capacity.

A VAERG can begin with little or no budget. Early needs include time to plan and meet, meeting space or a virtual meeting link, communication channels, leadership support, and access to HR. Choose a schedule employees can sustain; consistency matters more than meeting frequently.

Download the free VAERG guide for a step-by-step process to plan, launch, and sustain your group. It includes business case talking points, planning questions, sample emails and scripts, and a progress tracker to help you put ideas into action.