The 84 Lumber recruitment call center will be open on National
Hire a Veteran Day, July 25, from
10 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT
EIGHTY
FOUR, Pa., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber,
the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier,
proudly supports U.S. veterans and calls on companies to recognize
the importance of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25th, 2024. This day serves as a critical
reminder for employers to consider hiring American military
veterans transitioning into civilian employment.
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, roughly 200,000
veterans enter the civilian workforce each year. Finding a job and
finding a purposeful career tops their list of challenges. National
Hire a Veteran Day, founded in 2017 by Marine Corps veteran
Dan Caporale, is one way to remind
potential employers that the best way to honor a veteran is to hire
one.
America's Veterans Are an Underutilized Talent Pool
Michelle Horn retired from the
Army in 2019 after 21 years of service. Her last assignment was as
a spokesperson and press officer for the Office of the Secretary of
Defense at the Pentagon. Michelle was also a transportation officer
and commanded a transportation company that deployed three times to
Kuwait and Iraq. As a truck platoon leader in
Germany, she deployed to
Kosovo.
Horn knows all about the transition to civilian life. She is
currently vice president of communications at Fisher House
Foundation in Rockville, Maryland,
which builds comfort homes where military and veteran families can
stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital.
"Veterans face unique challenges when entering the civilian
workforce," said Horn. "Many transitioning veterans have never
applied for a job since so many join the service straight from high
school or college. On top of that, many civilian employers aren't
educated about the specifics of military life and are unaware how a
veteran's broad military experiences translate into private sector
employment skills."
"Amid today's talent shortage and the need to find people who
will engage, commit, and deliver tremendous value to your
organization, veterans may be among your best choices to hire," she
said. "Military veterans share a common set of characteristics that
make them great civilian employees, including leadership,
initiative, self-discipline, teamwork, and an excellent work
ethic," said Horn.
Horn also stressed the importance of veterans' transferable
skills.
"Veterans have developed problem-solving skills through their
military service, learning to think on their feet and identify
solutions quickly. This intuitive thinking is highly valued in
business, where a simple mistake can cost a company thousands, if
not millions of dollars. Military life also trains individuals to
communicate respectfully and effectively with people from diverse
backgrounds."
Why Veterans Thrive at 84 Lumber
According to a poll from Employ Inc., 81 percent of hiring
professionals are having trouble filling jobs.
"Veterans should be the first stop in filling those open roles
in today's competitive job market," said Joe Jena, director of
talent acquisition at 84 Lumber, who emphasizes the company's
commitment to veterans.
Ultimately, it's about respect for their service and their
training.
"Veterans bring extremely competitive skills to civilian jobs,
along with core values military service cultivates like dedication,
teamwork, and pride," he said.
"Veterans are key contributors to 84 Lumber," continued Jena,
observing these individuals are not afraid of hard work and are
willing to do what it takes to get the job done. "With our 'Promote
from Within Culture', individuals who have served in the U.S.
military thrive in 84 Lumber's environment and move up the ladder
quickly," he said. "Individuals receive hands-on training, allowing
them to utilize the vast skillset acquired during their service.
"We've found that 84 Lumber aligns very well with the values of
military veterans. When someone retires from the military, they're
typically used to a very structured, hard-working environment where
they can grow and move up the ranks. That's why veterans tend to
thrive at 84 Lumber and become some of our most successful
associates," explained Jena.
Jena also acknowledged the unique challenges in hiring
veterans.
"Civilian companies hiring military veterans have the added
challenge of interpreting unfamiliar experience into valuable,
career-based skills – how does being an M1A1 Abrams tank operator
or platoon leader translate into civilian life?"
Sometimes knowledge is key. While combat roles seem extreme or
foreign to hiring managers of civilian companies, those roles breed
problem-solving, disciplined individuals, who thrive under
pressure.
Additionally, a relatively small percentage of people who serve
in the Armed Forces are in combat roles, meaning many vets served
in roles that exist in the civilian world such as healthcare,
communications, cybersecurity, logistics, and more.
"Military experience and its related qualities – leadership,
respect, teamwork, loyalty, and the ability to produce results
under pressure – can help any company reach new heights," added
Jena.
84 Lumber's Continuing Commitment to Fisher House
Foundation
84 Lumber has been supporting Fisher House Foundation since
2019. The organization's Fisher Houses, built across the globe,
provide a "home away from home" for service members, veterans, and
their families. Since its start in 1991 when the first Fisher House
was opened alongside former President H.W.
Bush and First Lady of the United States Barbara Bush,
Fisher House Foundation has saved military and veterans' families
around $610 million in out-of-pocket
costs for lodging and transportation. 84 has generously donated
over $1 million throughout the years
in support of the organization. Fisher House Foundation recently
began building its 100th comfort home this year in
Chicago.
84 Lumber Recruitment Call Center
"We have opportunities right now across the company and the
nation," said Jena. "You do not need a college degree or prior
experience to work at 84 Lumber. We train you from the ground
up."
The call center will be open on Thursday, July 25 – National
Hire a Veteran Day – from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
EDT. Call 724-228-1885 to speak with a live
recruiter.
Visit 84lumber.com/careers and use the hashtag
#HireAVeteran to promote the July 25
awareness day on social media.
ABOUT 84 LUMBER
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Co. is
the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials,
manufactured components, and industry-leading services for single
and multifamily residences and commercial buildings. The company
operates 320 facilities which include stores, component
manufacturing plants, custom door shops, and engineered wood
product centers in 33 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey
installation services for a variety of products, including framing,
insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking, and drywall. A
certified national women's business enterprise owned by
Maggie Hardy, 84 Lumber was named as
one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 by Newsweek
and was named one of America's Top Retailers 2024 by USA Today. The company was also recognized as
one of America's Largest Private Companies in 2023 by Forbes. The
company also made the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing
Companies in 2023. For more information,
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