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As global trade tensions rise and tariffs fluctuate, businesses face increasing pressure to manage costs while maintaining operational stability. Tariffs can drive up expenses for raw materials, manufacturing, and transportation. They also create ripple effects, such as supply chain disruptions, production delays, and market instability.

The workforce landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting work models, and economic changes. One of the most pressing challenges companies face is the growing skills shortage, which continues to widen as demand outpaces supply.

JDog Junk Removal has officially opened its newest location, led by United States Marine Corps veteran Rob Pringle. This marks an exciting chapter for the community as JDog extends its mission of “Respect, Integrity, and Trust” to Roanoke, offering top-tier junk removal services with an eco-conscious approach. But more than that, Rob’s journey highlights an incredible opportunity for veterans to transition into business ownership.

The maritime industrial base is facing a significant workforce challenge, with a growing shortage of skilled talent impacting suppliers and their ability to meet critical demands.

Transitioning Service Members Need a Multi-faceted Employment Plan

The journey from military to civilian life can be daunting, but Clean Harbors’ DoD SkillBridge program offers veterans an invaluable pathway to stable, meaningful careers. For veterans like Senior Airman Weston Walker and Marine Corps Corporal Sheign Krafczik, Clean Harbors provides a structured bridge to civilian roles while maintaining a sense of camaraderie. Clean Harbors’ Kimball, Nebraska facility, undergoing a transformative expansion, plays a key role in this journey by creating unique opportunities for veterans to apply their skills in a state-of-the-art environment.

Recently, Clean Harbors' leaders-Keinna McKnight, Jerry Shavrnoch, and Jennifer Jeffers-shared their insights on a People with Purpose podcast about the company's commitment to embracing diversity, specifically through its veteran hiring initiatives. Here’s how Clean Harbors is doing it.

Orion Talent is proud to announce its support for this initiative, reinforcing its commitment to creating meaningful career opportunities and resources for military spouses. By joining the 4+1 Commitment, Orion Talent is not only supporting military families but also benefiting from the resilience and skills these individuals bring to the workforce.

The manufacturing industry is on the verge of a transformative period known as a manufacturing supercycle. This phase is marked by prolonged economic growth and heightened demand for commodities, driven by several key factors.

Did you know that the Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry is projected to face a shortage of approximately 47,000 new technicians by 2027? If you're currently working in the aviation maintenance field in the military, chances are you possess the valuable experience required for FAA certification and a promising career in the civilian MRO industry. Here's how to get started.

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