NOVEMBER 13, 2026—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched two new initiatives to help America’s veterans better enter the civilian workforce, develop employment skills, and find meaningful purpose serving their nation at HHS and beyond.
First, at an HHS event honoring America’s veterans, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Launched “100 Veterans in 100 Days,” an initiative to expand awareness about employment opportunities for veterans across the Department.
Secretary Kennedy also announced that HHS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of War (DoW) to participate in SkillBridge. SkillBridge will connect approved transitioning service members with internships, apprenticeships, and industry training during their final 180 days of military service and gain valuable civilian work experience at HHS. Nationwide, more than 6,750 private and public sector partners participate in Skillbridge.
“Our veterans bring the leadership, discipline, and commitment our mission demands,” said Secretary Kennedy. “Through ‘100 Veterans in 100 Days’ and our new SkillBridge partnership, HHS is opening career pathways for veterans and transitioning service members to put those strengths to work and help Make America Healthy Again. Under President Trump, we are honoring their service with opportunities to build meaningful careers and continue serving the American people.”
“Veterans bring valuable skills and a strong commitment to service to the federal workforce,” said HHS Assistant Secretary for Administration Shana Weir. “Through these new initiatives, we’re raising awareness of career opportunities at HHS and helping hiring managers understand the resources available to recruit qualified veterans across the Department.”
Via “100 Veterans in 100 Days,” the Office of Human Resources (OHR), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, will provide guidance, training, recruitment resources, connections to veteran talent, and technical assistance. HHS components will also identify and address barriers to veteran recruitment and hiring, referring recurring or Department-wide issues to OHR.
“100 Veterans in 100 Days” supports President Trump’s focus on expanding employment opportunities for veterans under Executive Order 14426, Accelerating Access to Veterans’ Benefits and Employment Opportunities. It also advances merit-based federal hiring consistent with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service, and the Office of Personnel Management’s Merit Hiring Plan [PDF].
Through both initiatives, HHS will honor veterans’ service by recruiting qualified candidates whose experience can strengthen the Department’s work on behalf of the American people.
