America’s Innovation Officer says hiring veterans isn’t just patriotism; it’s good business
A panel discussion took place at the eMerge Americas conference in Miami, focusing on the value of hiring veterans. The conversation centered around the economic benefits of bringing veterans into the workforce. Greg Barbaccia, a veteran with experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, now holds a high-ranking government position.
His career path is unique and may be difficult for recruiters to understand. Further details on the discussion are available from the source, including the perspectives of other panel participants, such as the co-founder of a defense manufacturing software firm and the head of product and engineering at a job search company.
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