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Careers. Connections. Resources.

HKY4Vets assists Servicemembers & Military Families make a successful civilian transition to the Hickory, North Carolina region

Why the HKY?

Pre-Registration Open for Nov. 8th Veteran Job Fair in Hickory

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Live where you love......

After your military service, you truly can live anywhere.

  • Live where you love connection, not congestion.
  • Live where you love making a future.
  • Live where you love live music.
  • Live where you love making an impact.

...& more to love in the Hickory, North Carolina area.

Explore the HKY
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One of the things that helped was someone at your organization contacted the hiring official directly. As he is also a Veteran it helped me immensely.
 
I have been turned down for so many jobs because of my disability status and truthfully I was losing hope that I would ever find employment again. Your work matters.

Wayne

US Army Retired, hired by Catawba Valley Health Systems

Diversity of Opportunity

The Hickory region maintains a unique blend of careers - with everything from a national hub for advanced manufacturing to leading location for logistics firms and even a large, regional healthcare cluster.

Learn More About Our HKY4Vets Employer Partners

Our Team

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Lindsay Keisler

Co-Founder & Chief of Strategy and Relations lkeisler@catawbachamber.org
Lindsay helped create HKY4Vets in 2016 and remains active in the long-term strategy of the organization. She also develops and maintains key partner relationships and funders. Lindsay did not serve within the military (daughter of NC National Guardsmen), but is incredibly passionate about giving back to this particular community. By day, Lindsay is the President and CEO of the Chamber of Catawba County.
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Nathan Huret

Co-Founder & Chief of Veteran Engagement nathan@hky4vets.com
Since 2016, Nathan has co-lead HKY4Vets - managing much of the daily operations, communications and direct service member engagement for the organization. Though he never served, he is extremely passionate about serving those who have served our country. Nathan is the Economic Development Director at Catawba County Economic Development Corp, where he assists companies on a daily basis.
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Niels Larsen

Director of Operations & HKY4Vets Fellow niels@hky4vets.com
As Niels retires from a distinguished 20-year career on active duty, he embarks on a new journey with our team, bringing a wealth of experience and an unwavering dedication to the Hickory metro region. His sense of duty, coupled with his leadership qualities and commitment to our values, will undoubtedly fuel the growth of our partners. We are delighted to welcome him as a valuable addition to our team, where he will contribute to our community.