Posted on 11/12/2014 11:51:33 AM PST by thackney
Many employers struggle to translate a military veteran’s service to the civilian workplace, and 2014 unemployment statistics still reflect a gap between general civilian unemployment rates and the younger, post-9/11 veteran unemployment rates.
However, the oil and gas industry reflects a different story. Leading up to Veteran’s Day, U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) made a statement regarding efforts to increase the hiring of U.S. military veterans in the U.S. oil and gas industry.
"As Veterans Day approaches, we are reminded of the promise we made to our American heroes who have served at home and overseas - that we will stand by them and support them when they return home, which is why it is great to see so many of our nation's oil and natural gas producers ramp up efforts to hire more and more veterans," said Vitter. "It makes perfect sense for the nation's fastest growing industry - domestic energy production - to hire veterans who are valuable assets to the work force, highly trained, and have unique experiences."
21 of the top companies listed in this year’s 2014-2015 G.I. Jobs Military Friendly ® Top 100 List are from the energy industry. Between 2007 and the end of 2012 the Department of Bureau Labor Statistics reported a 40% increase in oil and gas industry private-sector employment. Even with the current lows in market barrel prices, and concerns of production decreases, oil remains to be a major driver of the world’s economy. Many small businesses that provide supply support to the oil and gas industry, like Sidus Solutions, a subsea surveillance company, are veteran-owned. While large companies, such as Fluor and GE, are increasing their efforts to employ veterans through veteran recruitment and training programs.
Here are some reasons your company should consider hiring a veteran:
Military are trained to complete a mission, and this mentality will be seen by employees working to fully execute projects through to the end.
Former military often have experience being team leaders. But they also understanding the importance of cooperation and not just being a leader.
Military personnel often have experienced long work hours, extreme environments, and have been trained to focus in times of stress. These are considered to be transferable skills in the oil and gas workforce.
Veterans have a high sense of responsibility. Oftentimes veterans have had to take on huge responsibilities, with serious outcomes, at young ages.
Veterans are often highly skilled, highly educated, and continue their education through VA-funded programs.
I just went to the sink and water is still wet, as well.
More info at a thread a couple months ago:
Oil and gas companies court military veterans as shale boom grows
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3205399/posts
I ran intelligence and early warning for the major part of the Korean DMZ as an 18 year old buck private, five months out of high school.
Ping for your interest Megan Dear :)
Oh, yeah! Steve can be all of that. Dead serious most of the time but then gets all mushy with the kids!
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