NATE Launches Workforce Sourcing Veteran Partnership Program
NATE Launches Workforce Sourcing Veteran Partnership Program
New Association Member Benefit Coincides with Establishment of Military of NATE Ad-Hoc Committee; Expands Pool of NATE Member Hiring Partners
(Watertown, SD) – NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association announced today the official launch of the Military of NATE Workforce Sourcing Veteran Partnership Program.
The program was created by the recently established Military of NATE Ad-Hoc Committee as a new benefit to the Association’s member companies and seeks to provide employment opportunities to veterans to continue to address the immediate and long-term hiring needs of the communications infrastructure industry.
The Workforce Sourcing Veteran Partnership Program is structured around partnerships with Warriors4Wireless and Airstreams Renewables, Inc., connecting NATE member companies who voluntarily elect to participate as hiring partners with a stream of veteran candidates from their respective states and regions of the country.
The program is free for NATE member companies and there are no hidden costs. The employer benefits of participating include providing opportunities for veterans who have served our nation to gain employment in a field with a viable career path and supplementing their company hiring needs with highly qualified candidates. The program also serves to expand the list of hiring partners from safety-conscious NATE member companies that Warriors4Wireless and Airstreams Renewables can use to place additional trained veterans with jobs in their respective regions of the country.
“NATE is excited to announce the launch of the Workforce Sourcing Veteran Partnership Program this week on the heels of the country celebrating Independence Day this past weekend,” said Board of Directors member Jessica Cobb, CEO of MDTS in Ortonville, Michigan. “The program aligns well with the Association’s current workforce development strategic initiatives and is a win-win for both NATE member companies who elect to participate and our partner organizations Airstreams Renewables and Warriors4Wireless. Veterans bring to the table the skills, ability, discipline, and core values that the wireless industry is looking for and make ideal candidates for tower technicians, fiber optic technicians and other leadership positions employers are looking for,” added Cobb.
Warriors4Wireless and Airstreams Renewables provide comprehensive training that includes both academic and field training courses. Graduates of both programs leave with certifications such as Authorized Climber/Rescuer, RF Awareness, Capstan Hoist Operations, and First Aid/CPR, in addition to resume building assistance and interview coaching.
The number of candidate resumes received from the Workforce Sourcing Veteran Partnership Program will vary between hiring companies and is based on the supply and demand of veterans seeking employment and the geographic locations of NATE member company participants.
“The Military of NATE Committee enables all service men and women of NATE, including Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserves, to achieve their full potential to help support their success in the communications infrastructure industry,” stated Nick Trussell, Director of Operations at Michigan Towers Incorporated in Traverse City, Michigan. “This workforce sourcing program is the first of many initiatives the Military of NATE Committee hopes to roll-out to support military veterans and highlight the professional opportunities available in our industry to men and women with service backgrounds.”
Enrollment in the no-cost Military of NATE Workforce Sourcing Veteran Partnership Program is easy. NATE members electing to participate should complete the enrollment form.
View information on the program role of Warriors4Wireless. View information on the program role of Airstreams Renewables.
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About NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing a unified voice for companies in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure construction, service and maintenance industries. Today the Association boasts over 1,000 member companies located throughout the United States, Bahamas, Canada, China, Ghana, Israel, Jamaica, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Trinidad and the United Kingdom. For additional information on NATE, please visit www.natehome.com.
About AirStreams Renewables, Inc.
Airstreams Renewables, Inc. is a leading vocational training solutions provider committed to delivering and providing career skills Training, Education, And Mentoring that prepares our students to transition into successful careers and provides our industry partners with safety focused graduates who share our values of Accountability, Respect and Integrity. Military Focus: As part of the DoD Skill Bridge program, Airstreams Renewables, Inc. Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Program is the only Career Skills Program training active duty military personal on active duty bases across the country leading to careers in the Wind Energy, Telecommunications Tower and other industrial sectors. We are proud to be military founded with over 50% of our staff having served our country and proud to be a part of the solution for our transitioning service members back into civilian life. For more information, visit https://www.air-streams.com/.
About Warriors4Wireless
Warriors4Wireless (W4W) is a non-profit formed to bridge the gap between the demand for trained communication industry professionals and qualified service men and women eager to utilize the skills they learned in the military. W4W contacts promising candidates, coaches them on career paths and requirements, connects them with approved training providers, and helps connect them with our over 200+ partner companies. We provide transitional support giving veterans the building blocks they need for an exciting and fulfilling career in this rapidly growing industry. For additional information on Warriors4Wireless, visit http://www.warriors4wireless.org.
Contact: Todd Schlekeway
(605) 882-5865
