"We will continue to lead the way in helping our Veterans find meaningful careers after their military service."
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Today, the The Texas General Land Office is being recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for hiring Veterans and participating in the "We Hire Vets" Program – an employer recognition program which recognizes Texas employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans.
TWC estimates there are 1.5 million Veterans in Texas who bring valuable traits to employers, and understands that Veterans are hardworking, motivated, and disciplined team members who will bolster any employer’s business.
"As Texas Land Commissioner and as Chairwoman of the Veterans Land Board, it is an honor to hire the men and women who have served our country proudly throughout the world, helping them continue their service to all Texans at the GLO," said Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham."As an Agency, we will continue to lead the way in helping our Veterans find meaningful careers after their military service while being an advocate for other Texas businesses to do the same."
The Veterans Land Board (VLB) has hired Veterans to work with its Texas State Veterans Cemetery program, from senior leadership and office staff to on-site representatives. Many city and county staff who work with the Cemetery program are also Veterans.
TWC and TVC offer many programs and services that focus on Veterans, their families, and growing the State of Texas workforce, including Texas Operation Welcome Home, Hiring Red, White & You, Military Family Support Program, and more.
Businesses that would like to participate in the "We Hire Vets" Program can do so by visiting the General Land Office's online form here.
