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Veterans ASCEND and Carolinas AGC Announce Partnership to Connect Military Veterans to Careers in Construction in the Carolinas

July 13, 2021

Charlotte, NC – July 13, 2021 – Veterans ASCEND and Carolinas AGC (CAGC) have announced a new partnership which will assist military service members, veterans and military spouses in obtaining great careers in the commercial construction industry. This initiative equally serves the construction industry during a time when there is a huge skills gap and…

ABC, USVBA Agree to Promote Veteran Construction Businesses

April 17, 2018

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the U.S. Veterans Business Alliance (USVBA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on expanding the participation of veteran and disabled veteran businesses in the merit shop construction industry. “ABC members are committed to achieving a fully inclusive and culturally competent workforce that is welcoming to all people,…

Making the Move from Military to Industry

December 5, 2017

I’ll admit, I’m in awe of the range of skills our veterans are learning in the military—from pipefitting to heavy equipment operation—and the connection to our industry. It seems like it would be a natural transition from the military to industry but it can be complicated. Terminology in skill levels and jobs are just a…

A Month For Heroes

November 11, 2017

November is a month that we traditionally try to give thanks and acknowledge the good in our lives. We get together with friends and family; we cook big meals or find a quiet restaurant; we share something we’re thankful for each day on social media; and we hope that we’re able to sneak home leftover…

Hard Hat Heroes Expansion Provides More Opportunities for Veterans

November 10, 2017

NCCER is excited to celebrate the one year anniversary of their Hard Hat Heroes Credentialing Portal this Veterans Day. NCCER salutes our veterans by providing resources to help create a seamless transition into the construction workforce. The Build Your Future (BYF) military initiative, Hard Hat Heroes, provides a way for veterans to receive NCCER credentials…

Hard Hat Heroes Credentialing Portal Releases Navy and Air Force Alignments

May 27, 2017

Build Your Future’s military initiative, Hard Hat Heroes, has expanded its credentialing portal by releasing alignments for two new branches: Navy and Air Force. Through this portal, veterans can apply to receive NCCER industry-recognized credentials for the construction-related training they received while in the military. With these newest additions, credentials are now available to the…

Helmets to Hardhats Offers a Bridge to the Construction Industry for Veterans

March 5, 2017

Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) helps military service members successfully transition back into civilian life by offering them the means to secure a quality career in the construction industry. Construction companies in North and South Carolina can register with the H2H program to identify potential future employees. Helmets to Hardhats is a national, nonprofit program that connects…

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