All HVAC training is completed while the soldier is still on ‘active duty’ before being honorably discharged. Soldiers are provided a “one-time” household good move to their original hometown. Soldiers may quality for military health care and dental for 6-months after military service.

The Business Case for Hiring Veterans

Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts. In addition, they can enter your workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real-world situations.

The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, and motivation. Veterans understand the practical ways to manage behaviors for results, even in the most trying circumstances.

Veterans understand how genuine teamwork grows out of a responsibility to one's colleagues. Military duties involve a blend of individual and team efforts.

Veterans have learned to work side-by-side with individuals regardless of race, gender, geographic origin, ethnic background and religion.

Veterans understand the rigors of tight schedules. They have developed the capacity to know how to accomplish priorities with on-time results in stressful situations.

Veterans have gained an exceptional perspective on the value of accountability. They can grasp their place within an organizational framework while also becoming responsible for their subordinates' efforts.

Because of their experiences in the service, veterans are usually high-tech savvy and adaptable to the newest industry trends.

Veterans know what it means to do "an honest day's work." Prospective employers can take advantage of a track record of integrity, often involving security clearances. This integrity translates into qualities of sincerity and trustworthiness.

Thanks to extensive instruction, veterans are aware of health and safety protocols, both for themselves and the welfare of others. They represent a drug-free workforce that is mindful of personal health and fitness.

In addition to dealing positively with the typical issues of personal maturity, veterans have frequently triumphed over great adversity. They likely have proven their resolve in mission critical situations demanding endurance and flexibility.

Below are a few ideas that we’ve seen successful dealers use to help increase employee retention and maximize the return on their investment:

  • Withhold a small amount from each paycheck to help recover a portion (typically 50% of their cost of tuition) for a 1-year period. Then offer to return that amount as a “bonus” to the employee, after their 2nd year of employment.
  • Offer an “HVAC Toolbox” incentive. The company provides the employee with a toolkit that includes most of the hand tools, meters, gauges and instruments that an HVAC technician/installer would typically need. Often times the company “gives” this toolkit to the employee to keep after a certain term of employment.
  • Offer a “bonus” payment, pay raise, or some other financial incentive after a certain period of employment.