At Legacy Career Solutions, we believe that supporting our veterans doesn’t stop at “thank you.” We’ve launched the Veteran Employment Program — a dedicated initiative focused on helping military veterans successfully transition into civilian careers. Whether you’re a former service member seeking your next mission, or an employer looking to build a stronger team, we’re here to make the connection.
Why Veterans?
Veterans bring leadership, discipline, reliability, and mission-focused thinking to the workplace — qualities every employer values. Our program is designed to translate military experience into civilian opportunity, one job at a time.
How It Works
For Veterans:
Resume translation and career coaching
Job matching based on skills, goals, and background
Direct introductions to veteran-friendly employers
Access to temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire roles
Support through onboarding and beyond
For Employers:
Access to pre-screened, job-ready veteran candidates
Assistance with veteran hiring incentives and tax credits
Custom staffing solutions tailored to your business needs
Branding support as a veteran-supportive workplace
Program Name: Mission: Transition
Operated By: Legacy Career Solutions
Target Group: U.S. Military Veterans (active duty transitioners, reservists, and prior service)
Service Areas: Southern California (with remote and national placement support)
1. Intake & Assessment
Veterans complete a brief intake form and upload their DD-214 or proof of service
Skills and MOS codes are translated into relevant civilian roles
Candidates are assigned a dedicated recruiter (preferably with military knowledge or experience)
2. Resume Translation & Coaching
Rewrite military resumes into civilian-ready formats
Provide interview prep tailored to workplace culture differences
Educate on compensation expectations and civilian job search strategy
3. Job Matching
Leverage Legacy’s client network to place veterans in HR, accounting, admin, and light industrial roles
Offer flexible options: temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire
Prioritize companies with veteran hiring programs or a track record of supporting service members
4. Employer Engagement
Promote the program to employers and educate them on veteran tax credits (like WOTC)
Offer marketing material for companies to highlight their veteran hiring efforts
Encourage veteran-focused job orders with dedicated turnaround time
5. Ongoing Support
Check-ins at 30/60/90 days post-placement
Provide re-placement assistance if needed
Create a referral pipeline where placed veterans can recommend others
Veteran Hiring Advisor | U.S. Navy Commander (Ret.)
Legacy Career Solutions is proud to have CDR Matthew Sanchez, PHR, SHRM-CP as a strategic advisor and leader for our Mission Transition Veteran Employment Program. With more than 22 years of distinguished military service and a professional background in recruiting and human resources, CDR Sanchez brings both experience and heart to our mission of helping veterans successfully transition into civilian careers.
A native of San Diego, Commander Sanchez enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1997 and rose through the ranks to become a Commissioned Officer. Over the course of his career, he held multiple leadership roles including Division Officer, Operations Officer, and Executive Officer during a deployment to Isa Air Base in Bahrain. He also supported joint command initiatives with the United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and INDOPACOM.
As a Human Resources Officer in the Navy Reserve, he led recruiting efforts across Southern California, being recognized for his success in recruiting and manpower expereince. His success in shaping high-performing teams continues to guide his work in civilian HR and staffing.
In addition to his military achievements, CDR Sanchez holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, a Masters in Human Resource Management from Trident University and is credentialed as a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional). He previously worked at Microsoft as a corporate recruiter and remains deeply committed to empowering veterans with employment opportunities that match their skills and potential.
Married with four children, Commander Sanchez continues to serve—this time as a civilian—by helping other service members find their next mission.
Contact us today at matthew [at] legacycareersolutions.com or call (858) 603-4449 to learn more about how Mission Transition can make an impact.