YesVets veteran hiring program

Benefits of the YesVets program

YesVets is a program that recognizes employers who hire veterans. It started in 2016. Since then, more than 2,300 employers have signed up, hiring over 7,800 veterans.

By signing up for YesVets, you will receive:

• Decals (some shown on this page) to display at your business or add to your 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.
• Recognition as a preferred employer for veterans.

How to participate in the YesVets program

Follow these steps to sign up for YesVets and get your decals.

1. Sign up for YesVets

   If you hired a veteran on or after Jan. 1, 2017, use our YesVets signup form to join the program.

2. Tell us when you hire a veteran

   Once you have signed up for YesVets, use our online form to report a new veteran hire.

3. Get your decals

   After you report a veteran hire, we will contact you to schedule a delivery of your YesVets decals. You can display these at your business to show that you hire veterans.

About the Hire-A-Vet Employer of the Year Award

Employment Security's annual award recognizes 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large YesVets employer for their dedication to hiring, retaining and supporting veterans.

Every January, Employment Security opens nominations. We encourage YesVets employers to nominate themselves.

To qualify for the award, employers need to:

• Register with YesVets.
• Achieve veteran hiring goals.
• Retain and support veteran employees with coaching and mentoring initiatives.
• Support their veteran community.

Representatives from local and national veteran organizations select award winners.  

Winners receive:

• A plaque presented by the Employment Security Department.
• A free VIP employer table in a high traffic area at the annual National Hire-A-Vet Day Job Fair.
• Recognition on Employment Security, YesVets and YesVets partner social media channels.

YesVets resources

• Get help hiring veterans from a Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) or through WorkSource.
• Follow YesVets social media on Facebook and X.

YesVets partners

These organizations help Employment Security recognize businesses that hire veterans:

• Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Washington State Department of Commerce.
• Washington State Military Transition Council.
• Washington State Society for Human Resource Management.
• Local chambers of commerce across the state.