How to Recruit, Retain Veterans on Your Team

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Veterans on your team are a great asset, but they don’t just appear By: Julie Davis In the construction industry, servant leadership, teamwork, communications, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly are often considered top priorities in building a successful team. Construction supervisors would be hard-pressed to find a tighter grouping of those skills than in today’s U.S. military veterans. If you’re looking to add to your staff, here’s why veterans should be at the top of your list, how to recruit them and how to keep them once you have them. “I kept my … Read more

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ABC, USVBA Agree to Promote Veteran Construction Businesses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors and the U.S. Veterans Business Alliance recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on expanding the participation of veteran and disabled veteran businesses in the merit shop construction industry. “ABC members are committed to achieving a fully inclusive and culturally competent workforce that is welcoming to all people, where employees and suppliers are limited only by their own potential,” said Michael D. Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “Qualified veteran and disabled veteran subcontractor and suppliers provide value to building and construction projects and to the economy as a whole, and we support … Read more

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Hard Hat Heroes, Veterans Help Bridge Skilled Worker Gap

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NCCER initiative expands resources for returning military transitioning into construction careers NCCER recently celebrated the one year anniversary of its Hard Hat Heroes credentialing portal on Veterans Day. NCCER salutes its veterans by providing resources to help create a seamless transition into the construction workforce. The Build Your Future military initiative, Hard Hat Heroes, provides a way for veterans to receive NCCER credentials for the skills and training they received while in the military. Hard Hat Heroes gained momentum in 2017 by creating a military advisory council consisting of veterans and industry representatives whose focus is on recruiting, training and … Read more

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