Military Job Boards come together to build a Military Networking Community

United States of America -- Free-Press-Release.com-- May 24, 2010 -- Veterans returning from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan want and need access to the tools and services that can help reintegrate them to civilian life. Hire a Hero and TAOnline.com are working together to offer many of these tools through a single source, www.Connectahero.org.

“Too often, the veteran is rushed from active duty to civilian life,” said Ron Rutherford; Business Development Manager TAOnline. “Some of those fortunate enough to find employment may be just settling for a job, rather than capitalizing on the skills and experience they’ve gained through their military service.” While the tools needed to help in that transition are readily available, they are not always promoted.

Rob Barr, Executive Director of The Armed Forces Support Foundation, Hire A Hero and Connect A Hero programs said; “The idea of building Connect A Hero is to provide a platform for returning service members to network with the greater military community. Partnering with TAOnline.com is an ideal starting point as two organizations come together for the first time to create a true military-focused online community. We hope that other military-friendly organizations will join us to create groups that will help veterans connect to the resources they need to be successful during this transition.”

About Connect a Hero – Connect A Hero is a program created by The *Armed Forces Support Foundation, in conjunction with Hire A Hero. Our mission is to serve the greater military community by providing an internationally accessible website that provides opportunities for returning service members. The website is a 2.0 social networking community that gives veterans a starting point to find accessible benefits, education opportunities, and career enhancing resources. All this, while giving an opportunity for veterans to connect and share their experiences on finding assistance for the latter part of their transition.

*The Armed Forces Support Foundation was created in conjunction with Hireahero.org in 2006. Their successful and innovative approach has been recognized in Time and Infoworld magazines (2008) for being one of the top 21 ways to “Fix America” and one of the top 100 websites in the world for creative and effective merging of business savvy and technical solutions to veterans employment. To date Hire a Hero averages 200,000 unique visits a month and have successfully placed thousands of returning service members into a rewarding career.

About TAOnline.com – TAOnline.com is a free career resource for retired and transitioning military. Established in 1996, TAOnline.com remains committed to connecting the veteran with military friendly employers. With nearly 15 years experience, TAOnline.com is a free career resource for transitioning military. Not only does TAOnline.com offer connections to more than 15,000 jobs with military friendly companies, TAOnline.com also offers resume and interview tips, a military skills translator, and connections to state employment offices offering veterans assistance.

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Armed Forces Support Foundation
Rob Barr
866-440-4424 Ext 1010
http://www.connectahero.org