Tag: Veterans
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BuildForce plans charity walk to celebrate Armed Forces Day
BuildForce is inviting construction professionals to join its annual trek through Dorset in honour of Armed Forces Day (28 June). The event is an opportunity to show support for serving members of the military, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families. The 24km walk will mark the culmination of a week of celebrations, including Reserves Day…
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Why veterans make good construction leaders
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Military veterans bring leadership and adaptability skills that make them strong candidates for a number of construction roles, panelists said during a Skanska and the Society of American Military Engineers event last week, moderated by Construction Dive…
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Sunbelt Rentals launches careers platform for veterans
Sunbelt Rentals has unveiled a new skills-based platform to help veterans in the UK and Ireland transition into civilian jobs. In partnership with online platform Oplign, Sunbelt Rentals is streamlining the process of matching veterans with career opportunities across the business. The platform allows applicants to input details about their military service, including years of experience,…
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Snapshot: A Veteran’s Will to Succeed
In the work world, people are constantly working their way up to attain more and become more successful. No matter where they come from, if they have the right mindset, they can work their way higher up the ladder. With diligence and dedication, they work up to a more optimal position. For Rick Dillaman, this…
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Specialty Lighting Industries Adds Two Industry Veterans to Team
Specialty Lighting Industries, Inc. (SLI) is thrilled to announce the appointment of two industry veterans to its leadership team: David LaVigna – Vice President of Product Innovation and Marketing and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Solms as the company’s new National Director of Business Development and Specifier Relations. David LaVigna will serve as SLI’s Vice President of Product…