(Indianapolis, IN) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that Indiana’s Jobs for Veterans State Grants program is successfully serving Hoosier veterans.

In the 2026 federal fiscal year, Braun said the program exceeded performance goals.

“I will always ensure Hoosier veterans receive the essential services they need to succeed. It is a win when we connect Indiana’s employers with these hard-working veterans who can in turn help our businesses thrive,” he said.

Operated by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the program uses federal funding to hire specialized staff members at WorkOne offices who offer targeted career services to Hoosier veterans looking for jobs and who connect employers with qualified military talent.

More than 66% of veterans who exited the program were employed in the second quarter, exceeding the program goal of 62%. Program goals are created in consultation with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Individual successes include a veteran served by the program now working at Pinnacle Oil as a production supervisor earning $110,000 a year.

“By helping veterans earn higher wages, we are helping businesses grow, creating opportunities that help all of Indiana prosper,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Chuck Goodrich.

To learn more about Gov. Braun’s workforce initiatives to support veterans, visit in.gov/dwd/veterans-services.