Newsletter · January 8, 2026

Operation Stagecoach, Veteran Pay Increase, Innerworld Platform, Happiness at Work and Cyber Opportunities


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This Week on Hiring America

Hello Hiring America Family!
This week’s edition highlights the resources, opportunities, and support shaping life after service. You will learn how veteran-founded National University is helping veterans and their families transition into in-demand cybersecurity and IT careers, explore Innerworld’s free virtual peer support community that offers connection beyond VA facilities, and get a breakdown of the 2.8% COLA increase coming to veterans, retirees, and survivors in 2026. We also spotlight Operation Stagecoach, which gives veterans direct access to Wells Fargo talent acquisition leaders and a behind-the-scenes look at the hiring process—helping turn interest into action. Scroll down for all the info.
Wells Fargo's Operation Stagecoach Helps Veterans Prepare For The Job Interview Process
Operation Stagecoach connects prospective veteran applicants with Wells Fargo talent acquisition representatives, offering live interaction and a guided walkthrough of the company’s hiring process.
2026 Guide to Pay and Allowances for Military Service Members, Veterans and Retirees
Veterans, retirees, and survivors will see a 2.8% increase in their benefits in 2026 as part of the Social Security Administration’s annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
Veterans Find Support Within Innerworld
Innerworld is a virtual peer support platform that gives Veterans access to community and connection beyond VA health care facilities. Free for all Veterans, it offers anonymous support within an immersive virtual environment.
10 Simple Questions To Make 2026 Your Happiest Year At Work
How do you really feel about your job? It’s worth taking a closer look, because your experience at work doesn’t stay at the office—it directly shapes how you show up both professionally and at home.
How National University Is Using a New VA Grant to Create Cyber / IT Opportunities
As technology reshapes nearly every industry, the demand for cyber security and IT talent continues to surge. Learn how veteran-founded National University (NU) is stepping up to meet that need—supporting veterans and their families as they move into meaningful tech careers through strategic partnerships with organizations such as the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE).
We hope you enjoy today's newsletter!
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Bill
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Wells Fargo's Operation Stagecoach Helps Veterans Prepare For The Job Interview Process

Featuring live interaction with Wells Fargo talent acquisitions representatives, Operation Stagecoach walks potential veteran applicants through the hiring process at Wells Fargo.

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2026 Guide to Pay and Allowances for Military Service Members, Veterans and Retirees

Veterans, retirees and survivors receive a 2.8% increase to their benefits in 2026, based on the Social Security Administration's annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA.

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Veterans Find Support Within Innerworld

Innerworld, a virtual peer support platform, offers Veterans a community beyond the walls of VA health care facilities. Currently free for all Veterans, Innerworld provides anonymous support in a virtual environment.

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10 Simple Questions To Make 2026 Your Happiest Year At Work

Are you happy or unhappy at work? It’s important to evaluate, because how you feel at work has such a large influence on you at work AND at home.

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This Week's Highlight:

How National University Is Using a New VA Grant to Create Cyber / IT Opportunities

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, cyber security and information technology skills are in higher demand than ever. Discover how veteran-founded National University (NU) is leading the way—helping veterans and their families transition into rewarding tech careers through unique partnerships with organizations like the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE).

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