Position: Human Resources Consultant for Unitas Consulting, LLC
Hard Hat Heroes by NCCER
As the military’s bridge to civilian construction, National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) helps veterans turn their service-earned skills into industry‑recognized credentials and practical next steps toward life-changing careers.
We partner with training providers, industry leaders and veteran‑friendly employers to ensure veterans have the support, guidance and access they need to transition successfully into the construction workforce.
Your Skills Matter
Turn your military training into industry-recognized NCCER credentials.
Your military service has already prepared you with the skills and experience needed for success in the construction industry. Now you can transfer that time into FREE NCCER credentials and start a rewarding career pathway.
Explore and Apply for NCCER Credentials.
See how your military occupation (MOS or equivalent) aligns with NCCER’s industry-recognized credentials. Submit your application to discover pathways that match your experience and connect with free credentials that support your transition into craft careers. If your military occupation is not listed, select the “Rank-Based” option.
Employment Opportunities
NCCER’s Veteran Job Board connects the military community to veteran-friendly craft employers, apprenticeship opportunities, training programs and more — helping translate military experience into craft careers.
Employers can share openings for free and connect directly with highly skilled veterans. Automated job-sync technology keeps listings current, making it easy to recruit mission-driven talent ready to strengthen the construction workforce.
For Veterans
Find Your Place in Construction. You Belong Here.
- Explore veteran-friendly employers that hire, train and support construction craft professionals.
- Apply for jobs that align with your next career path at no cost.
- Bookmark organizations to build future career connections and opportunities.
For Veteran-Friendly Employers
Hire Veteran Talent. Partner with Hard Hat Heroes.
- Post jobs for free and reach a community of veterans looking to transition into craft careers.
- Automatically sync and update listings to keep opportunities current without extra work.
- Connect with disciplined, mission-driven talent with leadership, technical training and real-world experience.
Experts Behind the Task Alignment
Chris Newton
Position: Manager of Workforce Development for Cajun Industries, LLC
Military Branch: Navy
Years of Service: 20
Darren Amick
Position: Night Shift Manager, Rio Grande LNG, Bechtel Corporation
Military Branch: Army
Years of Service: 21
Shane Hair
Position: Director of Talent for Summit Companies
Military Branch: Army
Years of Service: 17
Bob Persch
Position: Veteran Recruiting, Skilled Trades for Kiewit Corporation
Military Branch: Army, Marine Corps
Years of Service: 22
Dave Gillespie
Position: Chief Electrician, President of Virginia Technical Academy
Military Branch: Coast Guard
Years of Service: 22