Meeting the need for skilled workforce and engaged community members requires leaders to think outside of traditional recruitment methods. Learn the why and how of talent attraction strategies for transitioning military to successfully strengthen your workforce and community. Every year over 200,000 military men and women prepare to meet the demands of the civilian workplace, and those transitioning will face unique challenges finding job opportunities that match with their military experience and skills. Come learn from three Veterans in Public Works the different tools and resources needed to strengthen veteran hiring initiatives. The panel will also discuss potential solutions Public Works agencies can implement to help tap into this critical talent pool.
At the conclusion of this session participants will be better able to:
• Identify potential programs and partners that assist with veteran recruitment.
• Promote the benefits of investing in programs for transitioning military members into public works.
• Improve hiring processes that lead to a more robust veteran friendly workforce.

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Trey Whitaker

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