From Service to Impact: Veterans—An Untapped Talent Pool for a Resilient Workforce 

This National Veterans and Military Families Month, we want to highlight a powerful, often-overlooked alignment: veterans, and their potential within the advanced manufacturing and tech sectors.

Veterans bring mission-critical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to safeguarding infrastructure—traits that align seamlessly with high-stakes roles in manufacturing and technology.

Yet, many veterans face barriers in transitioning to civilian roles.

Recognizing and harnessing this potential creates a win-win for veterans and businesses alike.

Why Veterans are Key to Emerging Industries

Veterans offer exactly what today’s industries need.

They possess discipline, hands-on expertise, and flexibility. They excel in dynamic environments, are trained to handle complex tasks, and understand the importance of compliance. These attributes make them invaluable in fields where precision, safety, and adaptability are essential.

Key insights:

• Veterans often find roles in public sectors, but their skills could be especially valuable in manufacturing and tech, where they remain underrepresented.
• Programs like the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge help bridge military-to-civilian transitions, offering job training and experience in veterans’ final service days.

Smoothstack’s Support for Veterans

Smoothstack’s IT Warriors initiative empowers veterans to transition confidently into tech roles, providing hands-on experience and certifications through the SkillBridge program.

Our Hire-Train-Deploy model helps veterans translate their skills, offering:

• Customized Training: Tailored programs that bridge technical gaps and certify veterans in high-demand skills.
• Structured Transition: Through partnerships like SkillBridge, veterans gain a clear path from service to civilian tech roles with mentorship along the way.

Hiring veterans is more than an honorable choice; it’s a strategic move to build strong, resilient teams.

A Call to Action

As workforce demands grow, veterans bring the discipline and resilience needed to keep teams agile.

By prioritizing veteran hires, companies meet crucial workforce needs while honoring their service. Let’s commit to integrating veterans into manufacturing and tech roles where their unique skills can drive future success.