Mission Ready - Recruiter Training (MRRT)
Let FMI Train Your Team to Hire America's Best! - Become a Mission Ready Military Recruiter
Military veterans and spouses bring leadership, loyalty, and results to your workforce. But only recruiters trained in the mission-critical art of military recruiting can attract, hire and retain them. That’s where we come in. We have worked with companies like Union Pacific Railroad, John Deere, Dell, Accenture, Allegiant Airlines, Harley-Davidson and hundreds more!
We know that building and maintaining a military hiring program or talent pipeline can be a daunting task for business owners.
- Where do I find military talent for my industry?
- What branch of service should I recruit from?
- Can I recruit from National Guard and Army Reserve?
- Should I recruit Officer or Enlisted?
- How do I market our jobs to the military?
- How can I recruit more military spouses?
- How can I grow a Veteran referral program?
- How can I develop a Veteran ERG or Affinity Group?
That's why we provide a range of services and training that is designed to make military hiring easy. From attracting, hiring and onboarding to performance management and employee development, we have the expertise to help you build a thriving workforce with top Veteran and military spouse talent.
Enhance your recruiting skills with Forward March Inc.'s Mission Ready - Recruiter Training and Certification program. Designed specifically for recruiters, this program provides the techniques, tactics, and procedures needed to recruit military members, veterans, and military spouses effectively. Learn how to attract, hire, and retain America’s top talent and become an expert in military recruitment.
Join us and become a Mission Ready Recruiter - a certified expert in attracting, hiring America's finest.
Mission Ready - Recruiter Training Modules
Designed by Veterans. Trusted by Employers. Built for Results.
Mission Ready – Recruiter Training & Certification is a six-module program that equips your talent acquisition team with the insights, strategies, and tools needed to successfully attract, hire, and retain high-quality veteran and military spouse talent.
This training is the result of over 25 years of proven experience from the veteran-led team at Forward March Inc. We’ve helped hundreds of employers across industries build and grow successful military hiring programs — and now, we’re making that knowledge available to your team.
Module 1: Military 101 – Understanding the Basics of Military Service
Gain foundational awareness of military structure, terminology, and culture to help you better identify and connect with veteran and military spouse talent. This module clears up confusion around rank, roles, and responsibilities without overwhelming recruiters.
Module 2: The Veteran & Military Spouse Advantage
Discover why veterans and military spouses bring more than just “soft skills” to the workplace. Learn the business case behind military hiring and the unique attributes this talent pool brings to your team, culture, and bottom line.
Module 3: Sourcing Military Talent
Uncover the most effective ways to locate and engage military talent across all branches, components, and regions. Learn how to build targeted pipelines that connect you directly to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses — and how to tailor your sourcing strategy by industry to attract candidates with the right technical skills, certifications, and experience for your organization.
Module 4: Understanding Military Career Paths
Uncover the high-value technical and leadership experience hidden within military resumes. Learn how to recognize transferable skills and align them with your organization’s roles and workforce needs.
Module 5: Interviewing Veterans & Military Spouses
Improve your interviewing effectiveness with tailored techniques that help you understand military experience and evaluate candidates fairly. This module breaks down common interview mistakes and shows how to build rapport and trust with military-connected candidates.
Module 6: Building a Military Hiring & Retention Strategy
Turn your training into action with a step-by-step framework to build or improve your military hiring program. From onboarding to long-term retention, you’ll leave with an implementation roadmap and access to follow-up support and guidance.
Note: All clients receive access to select tools, checklists, and consulting support upon completion.
Included With Your Training:
- Custom-designed content for your industry
- Self-paced or instructor-led delivery options
- Interactive workbook and resource access
- 90 days to 1 year of follow-up support
- Certificate of completion
- Connection to FMI’s Military Talent Team & Employer Network
✅ Want your team to be mission-ready?
Let’s schedule a discovery call and walk you through how the program can be tailored to your organization’s goals.
Inside The Training
About Our Mission Ready – Recruiter Training
Empowering Recruiters to Attract, Hire, and Retain Top Military Talent
Mission Ready – Recruiter Training & Certification is a comprehensive 6-module course designed to equip recruiters and hiring teams with the skills, tools, and confidence to effectively attract, hire, and retain high-performing veterans and military spouses.
Developed by the all-veteran and military spouse team at Forward March Inc., this program is backed by over 25 years of proven success across industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, defense, IT, and more.
What's Included:
- Custom-Designed Training for Your Industry
Delivered virtually, in-person, or in a self-paced format to meet your team’s needs.
- 6 Targeted, Impactful Modules
Covering key topics such as military culture, translating military skills, inclusive job descriptions, interview best practices, onboarding strategies, and long-term retention tactics.
- Interactive Workbook & Resource Toolkit
Actionable tools, templates, and guides to support implementation and reinforce learning.
- Access to FMI’s Military Talent Team & Employer Network
Leverage our nationwide network of veteran-ready employers and military hiring experts.
- Implementation Roadmap
Step-by-step plan to integrate your learning into real-world recruiting processes and success.
- Real-World Case Studies & Success Stories
Learn from top employers like Allegiant Airlines, John Deere, and Union Pacific Railroad who have built high-impact veteran and military spouse hiring programs.
- Ongoing Support & Engagement
90 days to 6 months of continued support, mentorship, and best practice sharing from FMI.
- Certificate of Completion
Showcase your team’s commitment to military talent with a recognized certification from Forward March Inc.
Customized Training & Pricing That Works for You
Flexible Options for Teams of Any Size
At Forward March Inc., we understand that every organization has unique goals, team sizes, and training needs. Whether you're looking to send one recruiter to a virtual certification or you're ready to certify your entire HR, talent acquisition, or leadership team, our pricing is fully customizable to align with your budget and scope.
We offer flexible delivery methods across multiple platforms, including:
- Self-paced online training
- Live virtual instruction
- In-person workshops and events
- Blended hybrid learning experiences
We Customize based on:
- The number of participants you want to train
- Your preferred delivery method (virtual, in-person, or hybrid)
- Desired length and depth of training (standard vs. expanded modules)
- Industry-specific customization and consulting add-ons
- Ongoing support and follow-up duration (90 days to 1 year)
Whether you're just getting started or building a full-scale veteran hiring program, we’ll design a training package that fits your organization — without unnecessary add-ons or one-size-fits-all pricing.
Prefer Simplicity - Join a Scheduled Training:
We also offer regularly scheduled virtual and in-person Mission Ready training sessions open to individuals or small groups. This is a great option for companies looking to try the program before scaling.
📩 Contact us today for a personalized quote or to reserve a seat in our next public training session. Let’s build a solution that meets your mission — and your budget.
The Forward March Inc. Difference
Why Forward March Inc.?
Built by Veterans. Powered by Experience. Trusted by Employers.
Forward March Inc. (FMI) is a team of U.S. military veterans and military spouses with over 25 years of proven success in military hiring, training, and workforce development. We’ve trained recruiters and HR teams across industries including manufacturing, transportation, energy, healthcare, IT, logistics, aerospace, and defense—equipping them with the skills and strategies to attract, hire, and retain high-quality military talent.
Our Mission Ready - Recruiter Training is grounded in real-world experience and built on best practices developed in partnership with leading employers nationwide.
We don’t teach theory—we teach what works.
Whether you're looking to build a military hiring program, improve recruiter effectiveness, or solve complex HR challenges, FMI offers tailored consulting and training solutions that deliver measurable results.
Empower your team. Strengthen your workforce. Hire with purpose.
This is Forward March Inc.