A: A creative new program has been put in place in the last 24 months to help make the connection between the need for employment of returning veterans and the upcoming workforce needs of the construction industry.
This program for helping returning veterans find jobs in the construction industry is called “Helmets to Hardhats”. The Web site at www.helmetstohardhats.org is has a broad range of information for returning veterans about careers in construction. It includes information about the specific skills for various trades, and contacts for training and apprenticeship opportunities.