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Transitioning Out of the Military

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DID YOU KNOW?

80% of veterans

leave their first post-military job within two years click to trigger tooltip

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nearly 300,000 construction jobs

are available today click to trigger tooltip

DID YOU KNOW?

80% of veterans

leave their first post-military job within two years click to trigger tooltip

400,000+ construction jobs

available today click to trigger tooltip

IN DEMAND CAREERS

Apply your military training and transferable skills on the job.

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CARPENTRY

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ELECTRICAL

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PLUMBING

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HVAC

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CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

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Why the Trades
HIRE FOR YOUR TEAM

HIRE FOR YOUR TEAM

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Trade professionals are in-demand. Find out how to get started and why a career in the trades could be the key to your success.

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Learn about jobsite safety, tools and construction materials, team building, communication skills, and the basics of the most in-demand trades for free!Skills Program (Self-pace, ages 16+)
Skills Explorers (Facilitator-led, ages 11-17)

Build your free profile in the Path to Pro Network to connect with hiring trades professionals and start applying to jobs in your area today.

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Discover how to post jobs for free, review experience and qualifications of available Pros, and hire the skilled tradespeople you need for your business.

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