Webinar | Mission to Build: Opportunities and Challenges of Veterans in Construction
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
About the Webinar
In February 2024, the $1.2 trillion U.S. construction industry (non-residential) had 456,000 unfilled positions, the highest number in the last 20 years. With foundational and unique skills honed through military service, Veterans could excel in the wide variety of available roles.
In this webinar, our expert panelists representing both the veteran and construction community will share their distinct career experiences, provide tips on joining the industry, discuss the role of businesses in supporting their Veteran employees, and more. There are exciting opportunities for Veterans in construction. Join us for this enlightening webinar, where we will discuss;
- The challenges faced by Veterans starting civilian careers and ways to manage them
- How Veterans’ qualities and skills translate to construction
- Tips for those who may be interested in joining the industry
- Ways businesses can provide support, clear career paths, and development opportunities
Presenters
- Capt. Sharon Douglas, USAR, Owner & President, Potere Construction
- Capt. Patrick Jones, USA (Ret.), Managing Director, Proteus Recruiting
- 1st Lt. Neil Moloney, CSP, ARNG, EHS Manager, Skanska USA
- Col. Aaron Reisinger, USA (Ret.), Construction & Government Services, Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
- Zachary Phillips, Editor, Construction Dive
- Jess Vann, Marketing Strategy Content Manager, Skanska USA Building Inc.
- Sveta Hackney, Senior Content Strategy Director, Skanska
Hosted by the SAME Construction COI.
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