On July 8 Hilton Hotels in Minnesota joined three other states in a new program that provides accommodations to Veterans searching for jobs outside of their residential area. Hilton Worldwide and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) have partnered with the state of Minnesota to assist military Veterans with finding fulfilling jobs. The HHonors Military program was designed to give back to military service personnel through providing HHonors points to eligible transitioning service members, Veterans, and military spouses. By becoming a HHonors Military member, Veterans will receive a 100,000 point donation to their account. These points can be redeemed to support travel expenses related to job-search activities.

In addition to Veterans searching for employment, the new program also covers those attending job interviews, skill training, or looking for new housing in Minnesota. Veterans are eligible for up to three free nights at Hilton hotels in our state, a $600 value. Enrolling in the program requires Veterans to contact their local Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP). To find your representative, visit the DEED website. Once enrolled, Veterans may create a HHonors account by visiting JoinHHonors.com or calling 1-800-HHonors.

"This program is an opportunity to show our support for Minnesota's military Veterans and thank them for their service," said Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). "Looking for a job can be costly, and this effort will help offset some of the expenses that Veterans face when they travel outside their home regions for job opportunities."

"Hilton Worldwide has been strongly committed to supporting military Veterans and their families since our founding nearly a century ago by Conrad Hilton, a U.S. Army Veteran who served in World War I," said Rodney Moses, vice president of global recruitment for Hilton. "We are proud to have partnered with NASWA and look forward to working with the state of Minnesota as they launch this exciting Hilton HHonors program."

HHonor Points accrued from the program can be used to make reservations either online at HHonors.com, or by contacting your local Hilton Reservations Center at 1-800-HHonors. Points never expire, and can be used at any Hilton brand hotel.