NCDMVA launches ‘Unlock the Veteran and Milspouse Adavantage’ roadshow
DURHAM, NC (WWAY) — On Wednesday, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) kicked off a statewide initiative aimed to strengthen veteran and military-spouse employment.
The “Unlock the Veteran and Milspouse Advantage” roadshow kicked off at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Durham. Additional stops throughout the year will be in Asheville in March, Winston-Salem in May, Charlotte in July, Greenville in September, and Wilmington in October.
“North Carolina’s veterans and military families are an incredible asset to our state and a strength to our economy,” said NCDMVA Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette. “Today is more than an event — it’s a movement. This roadshow is about showing employers the untapped potential of our military-connected community — their leadership, adaptability, and resilience. North Carolina is committed to setting the standard for how we value, hire, and empower those who served and those who stood beside them.”
The roadshow features:
- Regional workforce insights and data on veteran talent in each area
- Employer perspectives on successful veteran and military-spouse hiring
- State and community programs that support onboarding, training, and retention
- Opportunities for businesses to connect directly with resources and partners
- Discussions on financial benefits, including improved retention and potential access to federal incentives for eligible veteran hires
In the press release, it is noted that more than 681,000 veterans call North Carolina home and thousands of service members transition out of the military each year.
