How military veterans can help fill the skills gap
Construction Dive
It’s a career, not just a job.
The construction industry offers opportunities to constantly improve your skills and advance to more senior positions. Many workers who start out in entry-level positions even become business owners!
You can EARN while you LEARN.
Most construction companies invest in employees through paid on-the-job training, creating a smooth transition from military service to the civilian workforce.
You can visualize your accomplishments.
In a career that involves physical building, you get to step back at the end of the day and actually SEE your progress. You will be making a mark in your community that will be visible for generations to come. That’s a reward that many industries cannot offer!
You’ll be a part of a community.
Construction is, by nature, a team-based industry. If you enjoy working with others and building relationships with your co-workers, this is the industry for you.
You won’t get stuck sitting behind a desk.
Many careers in this industry allow you to work outdoors in a variety of job sites. Certain careers (not all) even require you to be in physical shape and use heavy-duty tools and machinery. If you are an active person, consider a career in the trades that will allow you to move around throughout your workday.
OR you can work in an office environment if you’d like!
Not all construction careers involve physical labor. Many careers, like construction management, design, and estimating allow you to work in a professional office environment.