Can you take advantage of this? Transitioning troops may plug into utility jobs

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:24:39 -0400

The overall project will assess how military training requirements align with job requirements throughout the utility industry. Government and private-sector officials will work to improve existing tools that match service members and veterans with employment opportunities in the utility industry.

The launch of the initiative "is an announcement that we're going to work together to figure this out," said Ann Randazzo, executive director of the Center for Energy Workforce Development, one of five industry groups taking part.

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/veterans/careers/civilian/2015/06/30/initiative-aims-to-help-troops-transition-into-utility-jobs/28922625/

Transitioning troops may plug into utility jobs

Four federal agencies and five utility trade associations have launched an initiative aimed at increasing job opportunities in the utility industry for troops in transition, veterans and military spouses.

Response by SSG Izzy Abbass made Jul 1 at 2015 9:28 AM

SSG Izzy Abbass — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:28:40 -0400

Cool program. Ft Carson is doing great transition programs with pipe fitters and the VA as well

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 9:29 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:29:09 -0400

Awesome Share! Let's get our Veterans in Real Career Opportunities and moving forward!

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 1 at 2015 12:20 PM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:20:13 -0400

Thanks for sharing SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S.. This is a career I could see myself doing. Working outside and not having to deal with too many people? Yeah I'm down for that!

I found another resource to help interested veterans get power jobs:

http://www.troopstoenergyjobs.com/

Troops To Energy Jobs

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 1 at 2015 1:13 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:13:43 -0400

Finally our collective numb nuts are taking a comprehensive view of transferable skills to jobs.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Jul 1 at 2015 3:51 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:51:36 -0400

This can help a lot of transitioning veterans. I support it!