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palletcentral.com PalletCentral • September-October 2017 25 Resources If you're ready to recruit more to your company, the U.S. Armed Forces can be a valuable resource. Approximately 15,000 military personnel transition out of the military every month–approxi- mately 15 percent of whom are women, says Brad Bentley, president of FASTPORT, Inc. Veterans prove to be an excellent talent pool because they are self-disciplined, mission-focused, safety-oriented and excel at challenges. "Veterans are hard-wired to succeed in our [trucking] industry because they've already worked for the largest logistics operation in the world: the U.S. military," Bentley reasons. While the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines are natural targets, Bentley encourages companies to consider the National Guard and Reserve and military spouses as well since they also represent a diverse and highly capable talent pool. Don't rush into a military recruiting program, however. Bentley stresses the need for the right corporate culture: "Veterans always know their rank, responsibilities, and what they need to do to advance," he explains. "If you don't have that structural organization, you're setting yourself up for failure. They may wind up leaving the company–and the industry." For more information, check out these resources: CareerOneStop Business Center CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, a proud partner of the American job center network. The website offers many tools to help employers in the recruiting process, connect to a state job bank to search/post a job for free, and find training. Visit careeronestop.org. FASTPORT, Inc. Using its job-matching technology, FASTPORT connects job seekers to employers actively hiring from both the civilian marketplace and military community. FASTPORT also helps employers create and maintain registered apprenticeship programs. Visit fastport.com. Hiring Our Heroes This nationwide initiative by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosts more than 100 events each year to help veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities. Learn more from uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes. National Transportation Center The National Transportation Center offers training programs to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the transportation industry and those currently employed in the industry who would benefit from continuing education, with emphasis on supporting veterans. Visit nationaltransportationcenter.org.