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Supporting Our Veterans

At Xcel Energy, one in ten of our coworkers hold veteran status. We have veterans at all levels of our company, including our chairman, president and CEO and 50 others in senior leadership roles. No matter their role with our company, they bring deep commitment and a spirit of service, carrying forward the lessons, discipline and skills they learned while serving.

We honor and support veterans through our VETS business resource group (BRG), which is dedicated to the development and best interests of our veteran employees.

Thanks in large part to our VETS BRG, Xcel Energy continues to be recognized as a top employer in the U.S. for veterans and the military community. This includes being named a 5-Star Employer through the VETS Indexes Employer Awards and recognized as a Military Times’ Best for Vets employer.

You Earned It, We Honor It

Our Time Away From Work Policy covers our currently serving National Guard and Reserve employees and covered dependents for pay, benefits, pension and return-to-work guarantees.

  • 15 days of full pay from the company while performing annual military training obligations
  • Difference between employee’s base pay and military pay for up to two years

Veteran Organization Partnerships

We utilize Troops to Energy Jobs, which honors our nations veterans by connecting them with careers in the energy industry and providing further training and support for energy jobs; Hiring our Heroes, a nationwide effort to connect veterans, service members, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities; and DOD Skillbridge, a program that supports transitioning service members through fellowships.

Apprenticeships

We offer on-the-job training through four-year apprenticeship programs, including Line, Substation, Gas and Energy Supply. It’s a great way to learn and earn on the job. Use your Post 9/11 GI Bill to supplement your income and housing during your apprenticeship, whether in a power plant or in the field.

Dedicated Recruiting Support

Unsure how your military job may translate to a civilian career? Create a profile and upload your resume using our Veteran General Interest Posting.You can also connect with our dedicated veteran recruiter who can help you through the job search.

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