Hiring heroes: Military vets could be the answer to your construction staffing challenges

As construction companies struggle with finding skilled labor, military veterans are a segment of the labor force that deserves attention. Vets currently make up about 7% of the construction workforce and each year approximately 200,000 vets transition out of the military. Those construction firms that have been successful in recruiting and retaining veterans say their hard and soft skills as well as attitudinal characteristics make them great new hires. In addition, several programs are in place that makes it advantageous and cost-effective to train and hire vets. Here we share the key benefits vets offer, how to recruit, and how to help vets transition from military to civilian employment.

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