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If you are dipping your toe into 'civvie street' for the first time, following an illustrious military career, it can be challenging to understand how to communicate the many skills and capabilities you have learned during your service, in a way that potential employers can understand and see your value. At MBDA, we recognise this challenge and are here to help. Have a look at the links below and get in touch. Who knows what your future holds!

Won't be at this one, but if LM is on your radar and you're a veteran, check out our monthly webinar tonight!

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day. Did you know that approximately 200,000 military members retire or separate from the armed services each year, according to the Department of Labor? As a provider of solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, we understand the importance of the missions our Veterans have accomplished. Veterans offer distinctive skills such as leadership, personnel management, project management, risk assessment, high-stress performance, engineering, intelligence, information systems technology, discipline, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail—qualities that many employers highly value. Transitioning to civilian positions can be challenging for many veterans. National Hire A Veteran Day encourages employers to recruit and hire veterans by recognizing the unique skills they contribute to the workforce. At OpTech, we are committed to identifying, recruiting, training, and supporting Veterans in their pursuit of fulfilling jobs and promising careers after their military service. Our dedication to employing Veterans has earned us a Silver Level Employer certification from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. https://lnkd.in/g2vQat4P #hireaveteran #veterans #vet #military #career #job #staffing #recruiting

Learn about defense contractors and how they navigate the complex job of supporting the U.S. military. https://lnkd.in/gHXnvqG8

Attention recruiters and the veteran community! It's time to do better when it comes to hiring transitioning veterans. Recently, I came across a job opportunity for a project management position that was listed as "Officer's only" need apply. As someone who has worked in defense contracting, I can tell you that military rank has had ZERO bearing on my daily duties. I have seen enlisted soldiers with advanced degrees and certifications successfully manage hundreds of millions of dollars of equipment and soldiers. It's time to break away from the archaic thought process that enlisted soldiers aren't educated and start recognizing the qualifications and expertise of all transitioning veterans. Let's eliminate these unnecessary barriers and open up opportunities to highly qualified applicants. #veteranshelpingveterans #transitioningveterans

Did you know 61% of veterans’ first jobs are in high-skill roles? As a top 10 Military Friendly employer, we fully support veterans and military spouses in their job searches. With National Hire a Veteran Day around the corner on July 25, now is the perfect time to highlight the unique skills #veterans bring to the workforce. Veterans are 3x more likely to have a graduate degree and have nearly double the work experience compared to non-veterans. They are 27% less likely to leave their first job within 6 months. Whether you’re seeking to hire talent or looking for a new job, connect with us at pdsdefense.com/ for all your workforce needs. #pdsdefense #hiringveterans #supportingveterans #HireAVeteranDay

Attention employers & recruiters in the Central Texas area. Here's a short video from our Texas Veterans Commission Joshua Pinson where he provides an overview of how he assists employers (at no cost) with hiring veterans. Joshua along with our other Veteran Employer Liaisons across #Texas #work with #employers, #hiring #manager and #recruiters from both private and #government employers to assist them in finding #veterans and transitioning service members who are highly #qualified for their opened positions.