Headlamp

Headlamp is a specialized recruitment agency based in Fall River that focuses exclusively on connecting military veterans with civilian career opportunities. The company leverages AI-powered technology through their proprietary Talent SmartGrid™ platform to match mission-driven veteran talent with employers seeking skilled professionals. They offer both SkillBridge program support and direct hire placements, utilizing expert knowledge of military skill translation to bridge the gap between military and civilian careers.

Headlamp operates as a veteran-focused recruitment agency that specializes in translating military skills and experiences into valuable civilian career opportunities. Their core offering centers around the innovative Talent SmartGrid™ platform, which uses AI workflows integrated with veteran hiring experts to assess candidates and match them to employer needs. The platform provides comprehensive candidate assessment, identifying both the unique value each veteran offers and potential upskilling opportunities for career advancement.

The company places particular emphasis on the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, which allows service members to train or work with industry partners during their last 180 days of active duty at no cost to employers. Headlamp helps employers establish and maintain their SkillBridge programs, giving them access to transitioning military talent while the government continues to pay salaries and benefits. This creates a risk-free opportunity for employers to evaluate veteran candidates before making permanent hiring decisions.

Headlamp's approach is supported by a team of veteran experts, including Career Liaison Officers (CLNOs) who are all veterans themselves. This insider knowledge enables them to effectively translate complex military skills and experiences into terms that civilian employers can understand and value. Their subscription-based hiring model scales from startups to large corporations, offering flexible access to top executive talent and comprehensive pipeline development.

The agency emphasizes the unique soft skills that veterans bring to civilian roles, including leadership, resilience, and mission-driven focus, while also highlighting their technical capabilities in areas such as IT, cybersecurity, logistics, program management, engineering, HR, and business development. Their comprehensive service includes onboarding support, veteran hiring consulting, and ongoing career development guidance to maximize the impact of each placement.