Veteran & Disability Recruitment Outreach for Federal Contractors

Build meaningful outreach programs that connect your job openings with veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other talent communities nationwide. DirectEmployers Association combines expert compliance guidance, hand-vetted outreach partners, and broad job distribution to help federal contractors expand candidate reach, strengthen affirmative action efforts, and document recruitment and outreach activities. Backed by more than 25 years of nonprofit, member-driven expertise, DirectEmployers provides practical support to help teams manage outreach at scale.

HR team reviewing veteran and disability recruitment outreach

Our Recruitment Outreach Services

Comprehensive recruitment outreach, job distribution, and HR compliance recruiting support designed to help federal contractors connect with veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other talent communities nationwide.

VetCentral

Automate job delivery to the appropriate American Job Centers and Employment Service Delivery Systems (ESDS) to support VEVRAA mandatory job listing obligations.

VocRehab+

Connect with vocational rehabilitation counselors and automate local job delivery to support the employment of individuals with disabilities across the country.

Outreach Management

Organize, document, assess, and report on outreach activities utilizing a database of hand-vetted, disability, veteran, state, and community-based recruiting partners in one centralized system.

NLx Distribution

Expand job visibility through the National Labor Exchange (NLx), helping open roles reach trusted workforce channels and state job banks nationwide.

Job Syndication

Reach additional candidates by distributing job listings through hand-vetted veteran, disability, workforce, education, and other specialized recruitment partners.

State Job Bank Delivery

Automate daily job delivery to state job banks across all 50 states and four U.S. territories through established data-sharing agreements, helping federal contractors maintain a consistent job posting process at scale.

Compliance-Aligned Outreach

Reach More Candidates With Confidence

Federal contractors need more than job postings to build effective outreach programs. DirectEmployers Association provides tools and guidance that support partner engagement, veteran and disability outreach, job distribution, and compliance documentation. With established workforce relationships and expert support, your organization can expand reach while staying prepared to meet ever evolving contractor requirements.

HR team planning veteran and disability recruitment outreach
Trusted By Employers

Member Success

Leading employers rely on DirectEmployers Association for scalable compliance and recruitment outreach support.

"The member support team at DirectEmployers Association has been outstanding. They're patient and let us learn at our own speed. I find the training and demonstrations have been easily followed and comprehensive, guiding us through the platform effectively. The initial setup was turn key. DirectEmployers Association is much more capable..."

David W.

"My company switched over to DirectEmployers a little over a year ago and it has been one of our best moves yet! As Federal Contractors we must adhere to a plethora of compliance regulations and this platform allows us to do so with ease. Also they have extraordinary webinars! The..."

Verified User in Government Administration

"I like the simplicity of DirectEmployers Association and how it lets me take a hands-off approach once everything is set up. The account managers are engaged and willing to help whenever needed. The initial setup was very simple, and I really appreciate these aspects of the service."

Brad L.

"We have had the best transition experience ever. Everyone on the team was amazing and made it as seamless as possible. We have our crossposting set up and are notified if something seems off. We have access to all of our outreach and reporting efforts and the platform is incredibly..."

Ashley H.
Ashley H.

"What I like best is the peace of mind that comes from their deep expertise in VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations. They don't just provide a platform; they provide guidance, ensuring our job feeds are distributed to the required state and federal job boards correctly and efficiently. This expertise, combined..."

Errin R.

"I appreciate the strong partnership DirectEmployers Association provides for navigating a complex and evolving compliance landscape. Their tools and resources are invaluable for operationalizing compliance, helping to significantly reduce risk and providing confidence that compliance requirements are being met."

Stephanie W.
Stephanie W.

"What I appreciate most about DirectEmployers Association is their strong commitment to supporting employers through innovative compliance and recruitment solutions. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping members succeed."

Gaby W.

"I love the fact that DirectEmployers Association is constantly checking in on us without micromanagement. They genuinely reach out to ask how they can help, whether we need new training, or if there's anything else they can do for us. It's refreshing compared to the typical sales calls, as they..."

Kristin G.

"I rely on DirectEmployers Association to handle OFCCP compliance and manage outreach through tools like PRM and the partner library, which saves me from having to oversee these tasks directly. I like the collaboration and analytics features that help me view job performance effectively. Initial setup was very easy."

Nicole M.

"I really appreciate DirectEmployers Association for their great customer service. They are always willing to train and go the extra mile for us. Also, when we reach out for a partnership and don't get a response, they investigate to update the appropriate contacts in their system and provide other options..."

Jennifer C.

"I've worked with DirectEmployers at several companies now, and each time we renew or bring them on and have a chance to review competitors, there's just no other entity that can do what they do to the extent that they do it. "

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

"The member support team at DirectEmployers Association has been outstanding. They're patient and let us learn at our own speed. I find the training and demonstrations have been easily followed and comprehensive, guiding us through the platform effectively. The initial setup was turn key. DirectEmployers Association is much more capable..."

David W.

"My company switched over to DirectEmployers a little over a year ago and it has been one of our best moves yet! As Federal Contractors we must adhere to a plethora of compliance regulations and this platform allows us to do so with ease. Also they have extraordinary webinars! The..."

Verified User in Government Administration

"I like the simplicity of DirectEmployers Association and how it lets me take a hands-off approach once everything is set up. The account managers are engaged and willing to help whenever needed. The initial setup was very simple, and I really appreciate these aspects of the service."

Brad L.

"We have had the best transition experience ever. Everyone on the team was amazing and made it as seamless as possible. We have our crossposting set up and are notified if something seems off. We have access to all of our outreach and reporting efforts and the platform is incredibly..."

Ashley H.
Ashley H.

"What I like best is the peace of mind that comes from their deep expertise in VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations. They don't just provide a platform; they provide guidance, ensuring our job feeds are distributed to the required state and federal job boards correctly and efficiently. This expertise, combined..."

Errin R.

"I appreciate the strong partnership DirectEmployers Association provides for navigating a complex and evolving compliance landscape. Their tools and resources are invaluable for operationalizing compliance, helping to significantly reduce risk and providing confidence that compliance requirements are being met."

Stephanie W.
Stephanie W.

"What I appreciate most about DirectEmployers Association is their strong commitment to supporting employers through innovative compliance and recruitment solutions. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping members succeed."

Gaby W.

"I love the fact that DirectEmployers Association is constantly checking in on us without micromanagement. They genuinely reach out to ask how they can help, whether we need new training, or if there's anything else they can do for us. It's refreshing compared to the typical sales calls, as they..."

Kristin G.

"I rely on DirectEmployers Association to handle OFCCP compliance and manage outreach through tools like PRM and the partner library, which saves me from having to oversee these tasks directly. I like the collaboration and analytics features that help me view job performance effectively. Initial setup was very easy."

Nicole M.

"I really appreciate DirectEmployers Association for their great customer service. They are always willing to train and go the extra mile for us. Also, when we reach out for a partnership and don't get a response, they investigate to update the appropriate contacts in their system and provide other options..."

Jennifer C.

"I've worked with DirectEmployers at several companies now, and each time we renew or bring them on and have a chance to review competitors, there's just no other entity that can do what they do to the extent that they do it. "

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

"The member support team at DirectEmployers Association has been outstanding. They're patient and let us learn at our own speed. I find the training and demonstrations have been easily followed and comprehensive, guiding us through the platform effectively. The initial setup was turn key. DirectEmployers Association is much more capable..."

David W.

"My company switched over to DirectEmployers a little over a year ago and it has been one of our best moves yet! As Federal Contractors we must adhere to a plethora of compliance regulations and this platform allows us to do so with ease. Also they have extraordinary webinars! The..."

Verified User in Government Administration

"I like the simplicity of DirectEmployers Association and how it lets me take a hands-off approach once everything is set up. The account managers are engaged and willing to help whenever needed. The initial setup was very simple, and I really appreciate these aspects of the service."

Brad L.

"We have had the best transition experience ever. Everyone on the team was amazing and made it as seamless as possible. We have our crossposting set up and are notified if something seems off. We have access to all of our outreach and reporting efforts and the platform is incredibly..."

Ashley H.
Ashley H.

"What I like best is the peace of mind that comes from their deep expertise in VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations. They don't just provide a platform; they provide guidance, ensuring our job feeds are distributed to the required state and federal job boards correctly and efficiently. This expertise, combined..."

Errin R.

"I appreciate the strong partnership DirectEmployers Association provides for navigating a complex and evolving compliance landscape. Their tools and resources are invaluable for operationalizing compliance, helping to significantly reduce risk and providing confidence that compliance requirements are being met."

Stephanie W.
Stephanie W.

"What I appreciate most about DirectEmployers Association is their strong commitment to supporting employers through innovative compliance and recruitment solutions. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping members succeed."

Gaby W.

"I love the fact that DirectEmployers Association is constantly checking in on us without micromanagement. They genuinely reach out to ask how they can help, whether we need new training, or if there's anything else they can do for us. It's refreshing compared to the typical sales calls, as they..."

Kristin G.

"I rely on DirectEmployers Association to handle OFCCP compliance and manage outreach through tools like PRM and the partner library, which saves me from having to oversee these tasks directly. I like the collaboration and analytics features that help me view job performance effectively. Initial setup was very easy."

Nicole M.

"I really appreciate DirectEmployers Association for their great customer service. They are always willing to train and go the extra mile for us. Also, when we reach out for a partnership and don't get a response, they investigate to update the appropriate contacts in their system and provide other options..."

Jennifer C.

"I've worked with DirectEmployers at several companies now, and each time we renew or bring them on and have a chance to review competitors, there's just no other entity that can do what they do to the extent that they do it. "

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The DirectEmployers Difference

Why Choose DirectEmployers Association?

DirectEmployers Association helps employers combine outreach strategy, compliance confidence, and scalable recruitment reach.

Member-Owned

A member-owned nonprofit model keeps solutions focused on employer needs, not vendor profit margins.

Compliance Authority

Built on over 25 years of OFCCP compliance experience serving federal contractors nationwide.

Vetted Partners

Carefully curated diversity, disability, veteran, state, and community partners support meaningful outreach connections.

Human Support

Members receive expert guidance, training, and support without relying on automated help desks.

Meet The Outreach Team

Experienced compliance, recruiting, and inclusion experts supporting members nationwide.

Portrait of AJ Selvey, VP, Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association

AJ Selvey

VP, Membership Development

AJ Selvey is Vice President of Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association, where he leads the Membership Development, Member Engagement, and Quality Assurance teams. Since joining the Association in 2010, he has drawn on more than 20 years of experience in recruitment, staffing, sales, compliance, and human capital management to guide Members and prospects. His expertise includes job listing syndication, veteran recruitment, search and mobile optimization, recruiting technology, and VEVRAA and Section 503 compliance. AJ holds a BA from Hanover College. Outside work, he enjoys time with his wife and four daughters, cheering from the soccer sidelines, and golfing.

Portrait of Dee Anne Faller, Regional VP, Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association

Dee Anne Faller

Regional VP, Membership Development

Dee Anne Faller is Regional Vice President of Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association, where she has served Members since 2007. She helps employers strengthen recruitment strategies, streamline processes, and address VEVRAA and Section 503 compliance through collaboration and practical tools. Before joining DirectEmployers, Dee Anne was a project manager at RenoSys Corporation and helped build her family’s women-owned Handyman Connection franchise, managing 15 contractors. She holds a BA in General Studies from IUPUI and a human resources certificate from Purdue University. Outside work, she enjoys renovation projects, including mudding, taping, sanding, and demolition.

Portrait of Greg Clements, Regional VP, Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association

Greg Clements

Regional VP, Membership Development

Greg Clements is Regional Vice President of Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association, where he has spent 14 years helping Members strengthen recruitment and compliance strategies. Drawing on his knowledge of VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations, Greg advises employers on lowering cost per hire, improving recruitment through search and mobile solutions, and using reporting tools to support OFCCP compliance. Raised in a rural farming community, he brings a strong work ethic and practical, service-focused approach to every relationship. Greg takes pride in ensuring Members receive attentive support, achieve their goals, and have solutions that make their work more efficient.

Portrait of Callie Gable, Regional VP, Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association

Callie Gable

Regional VP, Membership Development

Callie Gable is Regional Vice President of Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association, where she helps Members maximize their membership and navigate federal contractor obligations. Her background spans sales, operations, digital recruitment marketing, employer branding, healthcare recruiting, and medical practice management, where she led up to 50 employees. She also contributed to a SaaS startup pilot with the Washington State Department of Labor. Callie holds degrees in business administration and communications from Indiana Wesleyan University. Outside work, she enjoys time with her husband and three daughters and sharing her lifelong love of horseback riding with them.

Portrait of Neil Donovan, Regional VP, Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association

Neil Donovan

Regional VP, Membership Development

Neil Donovan is Regional Vice President of Membership Development at DirectEmployers Association. He advises Members across industries on VEVRAA and Section 503 outreach, recruitment compliance, and strategies for expanding the reach of their employment opportunities online. Neil brings more than 20 years of internet recruitment experience, including seven and a half years with DirectEmployers subsidiary Recruit Rooster. His guidance helps organizations connect recruitment goals with solutions tailored to their needs. Outside work, Neil enjoys time with his daughter, attending IU, Colts, Pacers, Notre Dame, and Cubs games, and watching historical and true-crime documentaries.

Portrait of Michelle Krefft, M.S., Disability & Community Outreach Specialist at DirectEmployers Association

Michelle Krefft, M.S.

Disability & Community Outreach Specialist

Michelle Krefft, M.S. is the Disability & Community Outreach Specialist at DirectEmployers Association. In this role, she works within the Strategic Partnerships team to build relationships with disability organizations that can support DirectEmployers Members looking to advance disability employment outcomes internally and conduct outreach for OFCCP compliance purposes. She is also available to help educate DirectEmployers Members on how they can work with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors nationwide to promote diversity and inclusion within their organizations for better recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities. She brings 24 years of experience to her role with DirectEmployers, having spent the entirety of her time with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services where she held various titles ranging from Career Counselor to Bureau Chief of Business Engagement. She was also a National Employment Team (NET) point of contact with the Council of State Administrator Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) for 18 years. Through these roles, she was able to help employers become disability friendly workplaces and assisted in the placement of qualified applicants in roles within these inclusive organizations. She also built the business engagement division, developing policies and procedures, conducting hiring and training, and more. Michelle holds a Masters of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Drake University and is a Certified ADA Coordinator. Advancing her skills and certifications, she graduated from NRLI (National Rehabilitation Leadership Institute) in 2022 and received the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) Job placement professional of the year award. In addition, she served as the disability subject matter expert on the Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Council for 16 years. In her free time, she can be found at the gym, shopping, or having coffee with friends. Her and her husband share a joy of traveling, taking many mini trips stateside, with one, exciting international trip each year. She is also a proud mother, with a son soon to enter medical school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is diversity and veteran recruitment outreach for federal contractors?

Veteran and disability recruitment outreach helps federal contractors connect job openings with qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through job distribution, community and workforce partnerships, outreach activities, and follow-up. These efforts can support affirmative action obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503, while helping employers expand candidate reach, document recruitment activities, and evaluate the effectiveness of their outreach efforts.

How does DirectEmployers Association support OFCCP outreach requirements?

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Why is the National Labor Exchange important for recruiting outreach?

Can outreach relationships be tracked and documented?

What should federal contractors document for outreach compliance?

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