April 10, 2025 — SkillStorm has been recognized as a 4 Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards – one of the program’s very highest distinctions – because of the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community, VETS Indexes is excited to announce.
“SkillStorm has demonstrated exceptional support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the organization one of the most prestigious awards possible in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program,” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes.
“Even as more organizations than ever before are recognizing the uniquely valuable skills that veterans bring as employees, the efforts of SkillStorm to recruit, retain, develop, and support those who served, as well as their families, stand out from the pack. SkillStorm is among the very best veteran employers, and its program can serve as a model for others.”
This is the second consecutive year that SkillStorm has earned the VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer Award—and the fifth straight year the organization has been recognized by VETS Indexes. Since 2021, SkillStorm has consistently received national recognition for its support of veterans, service members, and their families.
This recognition highlights SkillStorm’s unwavering dedication to accelerating opportunities for veterans, active and transitioning service members, and military spouses.
“Our continued recognition by VETS Indexes underscores the deep commitment we have made to the military-connected community,” said Joe Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer at SkillStorm. “From upskilling programs to mission-critical career pathways, we are proud to invest in initiatives that empower veterans, service members, and their families to thrive in the tech workforce.”
This year, a record total of 349 organizations completed and submitted surveys for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards—more than ever before. Of those participants, VETS Indexes recognized 294 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer. Only those demonstrating a strong commitment to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses made the cut. Participating organizations included companies large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit groups, colleges, and universities.
As the most objective and comprehensive evaluation of veteran employers, the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program has set a new standard in veteran employment data. The program has been featured on CNBC, Fox Business, and BNN Bloomberg, as well as military-specific outlets such as Military.com, Military Times, and Stars & Stripes.
The in-depth survey and recognition program evaluates employers across five categories:
- Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
- Veteran employee development and retention
- Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
- Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
- Military spouse/family support
For more information on the process and methodology behind the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, please click here. To register and participate in the upcoming 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards competition, please click here.
To see all of the awardees.
About VETS Indexes: VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for veterans.
The VETSX and VTRNIX indexes were created on the premise that the companies that make the best use of the highly talented, yet under-valued, talent pool that veterans represent will ultimately see a benefit to their bottom lines. The performance of the indexes has emphatically confirmed that thesis, regularly outpacing the S&P 500.
As the world’s first resource for U.S.-veteran-themed indexes, our mission is to provide innovative solutions that recognize the value created by the mission-critical mindset, unique skills, and specialized training that veterans bring to the workplace. Our mission also includes a commitment to always donate a significant portion (target of 20% and no less than 5%) of our net profits to charitable organizations that support veterans and their families.
