Veterans in Energy is pleased to announce plans for a virtual forum on December 2, 2020. The event will feature General David Petraeus, U.S. Army, Ret. participating in a “Fireside Chat” moderated by Rear Admiral Hal Pittman, U.S. Navy, Ret., a Founding Board Member of VIE. Following the conversation with General Petraeus, Mr. Thomas Kuhn, CEO of Edison Electric Institute will moderate a panel of executives from the energy …

From G.I. Jobs April 2018 Like many industries, employers in the energy sector face a shortage of skilled workers due to an aging workforce and retiring baby boomers. Recent industry surveys indicate that approximately 25 percent of electric utility, natural gas utility and nuclear generation employees will be ready to retire in the next five years. Recognizing the pipeline of talent flowing steadily from the U.S. military every year, energy …

Your ROADMAP to a CAREER IN ENERGY There is no better way to honor you, our nation’s veterans, than to provide support for your successful transition by creating a pathway into a rewarding energy sector career. The nation’s electric and gas industries believe that veterans have spent their military careers protecting national security and are, among many things, battle-tested, self-motivated and safety-conscious—traits that translate well into a second career …

Without Strong Recruitment of Veterans, Clean Energy Companies Miss Out on a Competitive Advantage Photo Credit: US Air Force Veterans bring unique strategic and operational skills to companies, writes Michael Baskin. by Michael Baskin November 11, 2016 Are veterans a valuable asset to companies? Research says that they are. Are veterans a valuable asset to companies that provide renewable energy or energy efficiency products and services? The short answer …

My View: Don’t just thank a vet — hire one Instead of simply thanking a former mem­ber of the military this Veterans Day, Arizona employers should consider hiring one. Our nation’s veterans placed their lives on the line to serve their country and protect the American way of life. That makes them worthy of our gratitude and praise. It also makes them leaders, motivators, pragmatists, team players and experts in …