Creating Employment Opportunities
Within the U.S. House of Representatives for Veterans, Gold Star Families, and Active-Duty Spouses.
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AdditionalResources
Chief Administative Officer
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) serves as an essential resource for the U.S. House of Representatives. We function as a non-partisan, non-legislative office that provides support services and business solutions to a community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff.
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from World War I through more recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service.
Stars of Valor
The Stars of Valor Fellowships Program provides employment opportunities in the United States Senate for wounded or disabled veterans, active-duty military spouses, and Gold Star families.
Hiring Our Heroes
Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.
Student Veterans of America
Student Veterans of America® (SVA) is the premier organization leading service, research, programs, and advocacy for veterans in higher education.
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential crisis support. You’re not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program
Program History
2008 Inception
Established in 2008, The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program (formerly the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program) was created to provide employment opportunities for veterans returning from overseas. Many of these veterans were wounded and/or disabled, and finding full-time employment was an existential challenge.
View 2007 article: Pelosi wants to employ more Veterans in Congress
2021 Welcome Gold Star Families
Congressman Trent Kelly led the charge to expand the Green & Gold program to include Gold Star Family Members. In January of 2021, Congressman Kelly hosted the first Gold Star Family Member.
2022 Eligibility Expanded For Veterans
In 2022, veteran participation in the Green & Gold program is expanded by removal of the disability requirement.
2022 Program Rebranded
In 2022, the Program is rebranded The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program.
2024 Welcome Active-Duty Spouses
In June of 2024, Congressman Mike Levin hosted the first Active-Duty Spouse in the Green & Gold Program.
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