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🌟 SSV Connects with Veterans Nationwide! This week, SSV's David Lakin & Stephen Hartley reached many Veterans over the course of their visit to San Antonio. As part of our ongoing commitment, the SSV team regularly hits the road to connect one-on-one with transitioning military personnel across the United States. A special shout-out to RecruitMilitary for hosting impactful job fairs, providing invaluable opportunities for Veterans and service members gearing up for their post-service career journey. These events play a crucial role in securing the ideal job right after military service. Why Prepare with Still Serving Veterans? Transitioning to civilian life is a significant step, and being prepared is key. SSV ensures you're ready for success by offering tailored guidance and support. Walk into RecruitMilitary fairs equipped with the confidence needed to secure the job that sets you and your family up for success. Coming to SSV is free, are you ready? 💼🤝 #VeteransSuccess #CareerTransition #RecruitMilitary #VeteranJobFairs #MilitaryTransition #VeteranToVeteran #Veteran #veterancommunity

It's always interesting to speak to the next generation and engage them in a discussion about the wonderful world of Construction! While my main goal at these events is to hopefully find someone to join our team, I do my best to talk about the construction industry as a whole, highlighting the diversity within, the different trades and the variety of opportunities available. At this particular event, parents were guiding their kids through the area, some walking past construction related stations, and commenting "that's construction, keep walking". When I volunteered at another event with even younger minds, it was somewhat unnerving to hear the majority of children proclaiming they want to be YouTube influencers when they grow up. Talking to these middle school and high school students, they are constantly told that in order to have a good job with actual living wages, you need to go to a good college. If you do that, sure you will have student debt, but you will also have a good salary. These students have acquired a narrow view and perhaps some misconceptions about Construction. Now, I am in now way saying that college isn't good or in some cases necessary, especially as the majority of companies require a 4 year degree. What I am saying is that not everyone is ready for college, or want to go to college for whatever reason. So my thought would be, instead of pushing kids to go to college, teach them that there are other options, there are trade schools and other opportunities too. There are so many programs that high-schoolers can become educated in a trade during their HS career, earning credits and if desired, can graduate with a degree as well as a license and maybe even a job offer. Working in construction as a GC, we have a unique view of the different industries. Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Misc Metals and my favorite... Masonry -- all have need. These are not dying industries, these are industries that are alive and well and will forever be, but don't garner the interest of the young. And for those who know, being in the C-suite isn't the only career where you can make a 6-figure salary and have a vacation home. (--That's not me... I'm just saying) All that said, Construction is so much more than wearing boots, a safety vest and a hardhat. It takes management, accountants, human resources, public relations, IT, and a myriad of others. It takes the whole team with knowledge of the industry to run efficiently. Lets encourage the Youts (said in Joe Pesci's thick Jersey accent) the benefits and diversity of our industry!

Delivering an SOW is not just about fulfilling a Human Resources opportunity, it's about making an impact. Recently, I had the privilege of teaching Quantico spouses how to be the best-prepared candidates for their upcoming job fair. Each attendee had their unique concerns, from interview tips, to getting overlooked because of their military spouse status(pcs risks) to re-entering the workforce after years of staying home. However, the most rewarding moment was when the contracted photographer turned into a participant, taking notes and soaking up the information. It's not about us as trainers, career coaches, or subject matter experts, but about our clients. Evaluating the content delivery is crucial, and seeing nonverbals from the participants and the Family Readiness Manager, priceless. I look forward to future opportunities to make a difference. But, the short-term ROI, will be hearing about the fantastic job offers afforded to some of the most transient professionals in the world! #milspouse#quantico#training&development#careercoaches#humanresources#DEIB#pwcworkforcedevelopment

Energizing day at the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing career fair! It was inspiring to connect with ambitious young professionals eager to launch their careers in our industry. The enthusiasm and talent on display were truly impressive. Grateful for the opportunity to share insights about The Hiller Companies and the exciting paths we offer in defense manufacturing. Looking forward to welcoming some of these bright minds to our team! #DefenseManufacturing #CareerFair #TalentAcquisition #FutureLeaders"

Opportunity

If you are at the CASA Annual Tech Show, come by the CAI booth and meet with Nick Armstrong to learn more about CAI's Digital Enablement Solutions!

RecruitMilitary exists for one reason: to connect the military community with employers. And I’m excited to share - in 2023, we facilitated over 500,000 connections. Why do we put so much emphasis on the idea of connection? We’re not the job seekers, and we’re not the ones with the jobs. So, we ask ourselves: How can we be the best connector on the planet for these two audiences? Our approach is twofold: 1 - Continuously enhancing our products and services – including our job board, career fairs, placement programs, and communication platforms – to effectively link these two communities 2 - Collaborating closely with key partners like the Department of Defense and the Department of Labor, ensuring our services align with the needs of our audiences For us, it's not just about job placements; it's about leveraging the full potential of the military community to contribute to and strengthen our economy. Looking ahead, we aim even higher: here's to achieving a million connections in 2024.

Reposting this to share with my fellow #veterans in my professional and personal networks! Please reach out with questions!

Are you currently a transitioning Service Member? Ask your TAP counselor about RecruitMilitary. If your TAP office doesn’t directly offer RecruitMilitary webinars they certainly have resources to provide you that can help you connect with RecruitMilitary. These stats below are every reason why you should!