Employment for Veterans

The Department of Workforce Services can provide intensive employment services in the local area. They can help to get you job ready, assist with resumes, interviewing skills, address employment barriers, help you with veteran friendly employers, connect with state and federal benefits, and assistance programs.

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FAA's Aviation Development Program (ADP) hires underrepresented individuals into mission-critical aviation occupations.

ADP uses Schedule A hiring authorities to sponsor Persons with Targeted Disabilities (PWTD) as paid Air Traffic Controller Specialist (ATCS) trainees. ADP participants must meet the same qualifications as any other ATCS students. Those who demonstrate the aptitude and ability may receive an appointment to the Air Traffic Control Academy and, upon graduation, an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) (2152) position.

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Designed to help veterans return to civilian life, this 12-week internship can provide you with on-the-job training, banking work experience, positive networking opportunities and personal growth. Veterans and active guard/reserve members need to apply at www.zionsbank.com. Select the “Careers” button. Click on “Interested in a career at Zions Bank?” and enter “Military” in the search field to find the Zions Bank Intern Requisition.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Paid internship
• Zions Bank work experience to enhance your resume
• Banking education
• Mentors
• Access to senior management at Zions Bank
• Support from our Zions Bank Military Relations Group
• Job search education and assistance
• Access to hiring officials from other area businesses
• Networking
• Community involvement

Zions Bank HR Margarita Angelo at 801-215-0035 or at margarita.angelo@zionsbank.com

Hill AFB has been partially exempted from the federal-wide hiring freeze and will begin a vigorous recruitment campaign to ramp up for incoming workload over the next several years.

For the next 18 months we will have more latitude than usual in hiring certain skilled trades such as those listed below:

• Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft)
• Aircraft Mechanic
• Electrician (Aircraft)
• Aircraft Engine Mechanic
• Pneudraulic System Mechanic
• Non Destructive Tester
• Painter (Low Observable)
• Electronics Mechanic
• Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic
• Electronics Equipment Repairer
• Machinist
• Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic
• Composite Fabricator

Learn More About Hill AFB and Positions (PDF)

Under Direct Hire Authority we can now accept resumes directly for the above critical shortage occupations. We will refer qualified candidates to supervisors and they will contact individuals directly if they are interested in interviewing. Jobseekers are encouraged to still apply to announcements on USAJOBS, but under Direct Hire Authority a supervisor may name-select a well-qualified candidate without going through the lengthy USAJOBS process.

Veterans, National Guard Members, Reserve Members and Separating Military Members interested in permanent, full-time work are highly encouraged to send resumes directly to: Hill.AFB.Outreach@us.af.mil

We are one of the largest marketers of financial products in North America. We are looking for people who want to succeed. We offer an excellent educational system to teach you our business, a comprehensive support network, and competitive products that are highly desirable to most consumers. Candidates should desire an excellent income potential, be committed to working hard, and possess a strong desire to succeed. For more information, contact Belinda Stanger at 801-825-6773 or stanger.belinda@primerica.com.

A one-on-one year-long mentorship with a corporate professional in a career field of your interest. ACP Mentors come from one of 60+ companies like 21st Century Fox, Deloitte, GE, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, USAA and many others.

What you gain from an ACP Mentorship:

• Learn about career/internship opportunities
• Build a network of professionals
• Improve your resume and interview skills
• Translate your military experience into civilian terms
• Learn how to advance at your current job

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Have you ever wanted to give back to your fellow veterans and get paid for it? If you are looking for part-time work or need to build your resume and develop networking opportunities, become a Weber State veteran peer mentor. Share your experience as a student veteran and provide support to fellow student veterans.

You will receive training on educational benefits and services available to veterans that will not only allow you to help others but will provide you with information to advance your own education as well.

If interested please call Chris Hatch at 801-626-8622

• Weber State University Military-Affiliated Student Center - Contact us if you are interested (militaryaffiliated@weber.edu | 801-626-6039)
• VA Salt Lake City Medical Center - Contact D. Aaron Ahern, Ph.D. (Dennis.Ahern@va.gov | 801-8286787 | Flyer)