(WTAQ) – A first-ever national campaign in Wisconsin is spending $1.9 million in attempting to bring military personnel to the state after they leave the service and help their transition into civilian life.
Chip Hill, a veteran of the Air Force and a current employee at Schnieder National, has been able to find an employer and develop a healthy relationship.
“It’s been a fantastic experience, I’ve been here for 25 years. They’ve always treated me right and as long as I do my job I will be employed,” said Hill.
Not every veteran has as easy as a transition as Hill, though. He explains a common problem for many veterans as they attempt to transition into the workforce.
“One of the biggest struggles a veteran will have is finding the comradery that a veteran has while they’re in the military,” he explains.
The benefits can be two-fold with employers adding strong character individuals to their workforce. Rob Reich, Senior Vice President, Equipment, Maintenance & Driver Recruiting at Schneider National is excited for the start of the new initiative.
“I think there are benefits of this program because it talks to them about the options of jobs out there but it helps them translate their experience and how companies like Schneider really value that experience,” explained Reich.
Around 200,000 to 250,000 members of the military transition out of the service every year, according to state officials.
