Construction Jobs, Inc. Continues to Hire U.S. Veterans!
According to the 2022 BLS Report on the Employment Status of Veterans (dated March 21, 2023), veterans in the construction industry make up 5.8% of the total veteran employment population. That is 496,306 male and female veterans in the ages of 18 years and over. In comparison, non-veterans in the construction industry only make up 5.3% of the total civilian workforce population - though they are higher in numbers at 7,818,719 civilian workers. This makes sense because civilians outnumber veterans in our society.
Why is Construction a Great Industry for Veterans?
Construction is a great path for veterans to take during their transition from military to civilian career. As indicated in the above statistics, it is one of the few industries where veterans thrive in numbers. With labor shortage, cost inflation, and looming recession, the construction industry is in dire need for skilled talents who can weather these challenges. This is what makes veterans the ideal candidates. Military veterans work well under pressure and can adapt to most challenges. In difficult times, they prove to be better equipped compared to most civilian workers.
Veterans who were exposed to structural projects portray technical, analytical and creative building skills. If you think about it, veterans have the most credible experience in construction. They erect and repair not only residential structures but also commercial buildings, bridges, air strips, tarmacs, schools, dams, etc. They work with specialists in the field such as engineers and architects. Some have also been trained in carpentry, electric installations, plumbing, and welding. Despite lack of academic training, they can interpret structural drawings and blueprints when the task calls for it. Some can also operate heavy equipment common to construction sites.
The 2022 unemployment rate for all veterans is at 2.8 percent. This is 0.8% lower than the national average rate for non-veterans during the same year, which was recorded at 3.6%. This just emphasizes how employers recognize the competitive advantage veterans bring to businesses. Hiring steadfast workers such as veterans allows employers to survive the many challenges in the labor sector. Veterans' engagement in the labor - specifically construction - industry, boosts the market's skills basket.
Do you have background in construction while you were on active duty? Are you interested to pursue or transition into a career in the construction business?
Nation's Construction Job Board Leader Teams Up with America's Best Job Board for Veterans
Construction Jobs, Inc. values the presence of veterans in the workforce; which is why they have been Hire Veterans' partner job board for more than 5 years already! ConstructionJobs.com is the #1 employment job board and resume database for construction-specific positions in the country! By partnering with Hire Veterans, both job boards broaden their reach in encouraging employment within the construction, design and building sector.
This collaboration offers convenience for veterans and military spouses to search jobs advertised in ConstructionJobs.com within the Hire Veterans platform. This ensures that the jobs posted on our site are truly open for transitioning members, veterans and military spouses. Thousands of jobs are being posted DAILY from ConstructionJobs.com in Hire Veterans. All a job seeker has to do is to register and apply - as easy as that!
For over 20 years now, Construction Jobs, Inc. has made it not just their business but also their cause to empower employers and job seekers with the most efficient recruiting tools of the highest quality in the construction industry!