Helmets to Hardhats Awarded Over $999,000 Grant From BlackRock Future Builders to Expand Skilled Trades Career Pathways for Veterans

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Helmets to Hardhats announced over $999,000 in support through BlackRock Future Builders, a national philanthropic initiative funded by The BlackRock Foundation to train and support 50,000 American workers as they pursue careers in the skilled trades. BlackRock Future Builders is designed to help meet the country’s growing demand for skilled workers while expanding access to careers that can provide pathways to lasting financial security. The grant will help Helmets to Hardhats connect more transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard members and Reservists with registered apprenticeships and employment in the construction trades. Funding will support three dedicated case managers serving 14 […]

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Helmets to Hardhats Honors Southern Company with John P. Murtha Award for Outstanding Support of Veterans

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Helmets to Hardhats announced that Southern Company has been named the 2026 recipient of the John P. Murtha Award, recognizing exceptional commitment to supporting transitioning service members and veterans through meaningful careers in the building trades. Named in honor of the late U.S. Congressman John P. Murtha, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime advocate for workforce development, the award recognizes leadership in helping veterans successfully transition into civilian careers. Southern Company has been a key partner in advancing veteran opportunities, working with Helmets to Hardhats to connect former service members to high-quality, family-sustaining careers in the union construction industry. […]

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Skilled Trades for Active Duty, Veteran Military Members in Honor of Veteran’s Day

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By: Chad Ogle, Vice President of High School Admissions After years of dedicated service to the country, U.S military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this transition incredibly difficult especially when it comes to finding employment. According to a study produced by the Wounded Warrior Project, 40% of veterans struggle to find full-time employment after their contract ends and about a third of veterans who do find work get jobs below their skill level. The skilled trades are becoming a viable option for veterans and active-duty members looking to transition out of their […]

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From Military to Construction Site

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Veterans building pathways to field leadership roles By Greg Peele Annually, nearly 200,000 servicemen and women transition from active duty in the United States military. According to the Department of Defense, this results in approximately 550 new veterans re-entering civilian life each day, a figure anticipated to rise in the foreseeable future. For some veterans, the journey doesn’t end with their military service but continues on the construction site. The military and the construction industry share strong work ethics, a sense of community, good communication and a passion for teamwork. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors, more than 500,000 […]

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Big-D Featured on Military Makeover: Operation Career on Lifetime TV!

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Big-D Construction, part of the Big-D Family of Companies, was featured on Military Makeover: Operation Career on Lifetime TV. A spin-off from Military Makeover with Montel Williams, Military Makeover: Operation Career is traveling the country seeking out companies with a commitment to veterans who transitioned out of the military and back into civilian life through a trades career path. The episode showcasing Big-D Construction highlights three hardworking veterans based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They include a former officer in the Army, a former Sr. Airman for the U.S. Air Force and a former Navy SEAL. “Here at Big-D Construction, […]

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