What is the Army PaYS Program?

The knowledge, skills and attributes possessed by your Soldier will be in high demand after their time in the Army. With a keen understanding of this, the Army created a unique pathway program, the Army PaYS Program, to help companies identify and bridge their hiring gaps with transitioning Soldiers from the U.S. Army.  

The Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program is a strategic partnership between the U.S. Army and a cross section of corporations and public sector agencies designed to support employment opportunities for transitioning Soldiers. The program guarantees five job interviews for transitioning soldiers. 

Established in 2000, PaYS has partnered with over 1,200 organizations nationwide. These partners include 91 Fortune 500 companies and over 150 city, county and state governments. Many of the Army’s PaYS partners are household names like Tesla, Amazon, Delta Airlines, Ford Motor Company, and many more. Since its inception, the PaYS Program has provided over 3.9 million Veteran job opportunities to Army Soldiers.  

How Does the Army PaYS Program Work?

Traditionally, the PaYS Program was an option new Soldiers could select at the time of their enlistment or commission. Today, every Soldier who serves in the Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve is eligible to participate in the program. It is open to all Soldiers that want to participate. This also means the program is available retroactively for any Soldier who did not receive the option at the time of their enlistment or commission. The only requirement is to register on the PaYS website and you must receive an honorable discharge to remain eligible.  

In 2023, Army PaYS Program partners hired over 67,000 Veterans. The program continues to highlight the benefits of acquiring the highly talented and qualified Veteran population. If your Soldier hasn’t registered for the PaYS Program, make sure you remind them of this amazing benefit. 

To register or view the partner companies visit the Army PaYS website.