Energy Industry Needs More Veterans as Demand for Skilled Workers Grows

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Energy Industry Needs More Veterans as Demand for Skilled Workers Grows

https://www.military.com/energy-industry-needs-more-veterans-as-demand-for-skilled-workers-grows

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The Center for Energy Workforce Development is expanding its Troops to Energy Jobs initiative to connect military veterans with civilian roles in the energy sector. Former nuclear-trained officers and maintenance personnel are serving as career coaches to help service members translate technical military experience into positions within the power industry.

The energy industry faces a growing demand for skilled labor, including technicians, grid operators, and project managers. Veterans possess transferable skills in electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, and leadership that align with current workforce needs. By bridging the gap between military service and civilian employment, the program aims to address labor shortages while providing stable career paths for departing service members.

As occupations in energy continue to rise, a former nuclear-trained submarine officer thinks opportunities abound for ex-service members.

John Broschak has seen firsthand how technically savvy veterans can make a smooth transition into the booming energy field.

Broschak left the Navy after serving eight years (1984-1992) and was a bit perplexed as to how his skills as a nuclear-trained submarine officer would translate to the civilian sphere. Broschak found his lane in the nuclear power field, eventually becoming vice president of engineering at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operation Corporation and VP of Generation Operations at Consumers Energy.

Read the full article at Military.com:
https://www.military.com/energy-industry-needs-more-veterans-as-demand-for-skilled-workers-grows