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Hiring military veterans, Transitioning Active-Duty service members And Currently serving reservists as teachers

A great hire is one of the best investments an organization can make. To ensure each child in Ohio has an excellent educator, districts and schools can enhance their recruitment and hiring practices by considering veterans, transitioning active-duty service members and reservists.  

Employers recognize the value veterans and military service members bring to the workplace but often find it challenging to connect with those seeking employment. This guide provides resources for school districts on how to attract, hire, train, and retain military veterans, transitioning active-duty service members and reservists.

Contents include: 

  • Getting Started 

  • Attract & Prepare; Recruit & Hire; Support & Grow 

  • Resources to Post Job Openings 

  • Recognizing School Districts 

  • Hiring Military Spouses 

  • Federal and State Organizations 

  • Nonprofits and Military Veteran Service Organizations 

  • Contacts for Military Veterans 

For more information contact David Schklar, LTC, USA (Retired) at david.schklar@education.ohio.gov.  

 Note: Troops to Teachers was a federally funded program that ended in Fiscal Year 2021. All branding and logos reflect the time when the program was active.