Career Support for Veterans Transitioning Into Civilian Life
The High Point Veterans Initiative focuses on recruiting, engaging and supporting transitioning veterans and their families, and encouraging them to live, work and grow in High Point.
The High Point Veterans Initiative mission is to strategically serve transitioning veterans, professionally, personally and holistically, with the highest level of engagement. The program is a strategic partnership between Business High Point Chamber of Commerce, Visit High Point and Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), who coordinates the employment navigation, community engagement and veteran support services.
The High Point Veterans Initiative takes a holistic approach to welcoming service members, veterans, and their families to High Point by connecting them not only to essential resources, but also to the fabric of the community. Veterans are supported across the social determinants of health—including employment, education, housing, healthcare, benefits, and social enrichment—while HPVI also creates pathways for veterans and their families to build relationships, engage in local life, and develop a lasting sense of belonging in High Point.
HPVI is building an Employer Alliance who have expressed a commitment to recruiting, retaining and engaging servicemembers, veterans and military families. We host local networking events and training sessions to educate and activate business owners, hiring managers and HR/Talent Acquisitions professionals about the value of military talent.
HPVI acts as a bridge between veterans and employers by connecting service members, veterans, and their families with job readiness resources and businesses that are actively hiring. We partner with the US Department of Labor Employment Navigator and Partnership Program (ENPP) to support servicemembers through the transition to a civilian career. We work with nonprofits that specialize in employment assistance to help veterans prepare for careers — including things like resume help, interview preparation, mentoring, and job search guidance.
Tactical T(ea) Time Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 3-5pm | Congdon Yards – The Commons
Service members, veterans and their families are invited to join us every week for connection, conversation, and community.
Vets and Vines Quarterly Networking
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Whether you or someone you know is interested in our services or you’re a business owner looking to hire veterans, our team is here to help. Reach out to Brian Norris at brian@bhpchamber.org or T White at twhite@veteransbridgehome.org with questions or to learn more about this program.
Veteran Transition Numbers
Top Veteran Career Interests
Top NC Workforce Needs
The Veteran Employee Advantage
No state tax on retirement pay and property tax relief for disabled vets
Winston-Salem VA (5-star rated), Greensboro VA Clinic, Salisbury VA Medical Center
High Point housing costs 15% below NC average, 30% below national
Central to bases, VA facilities and Carolina Core job hubs
