Recruiting Veterans for Manufacturing Career

Are you a manufacturer struggling to find skilled workers to fill your open positions? Look no further than veterans. These highly trained individuals possess unique skills and qualities that make them ideal candidates for careers in manufacturing. Recruiting veterans for manufacturing careers is a win-win situation. They bring a wealth of experience, discipline, and technical skills that can significantly benefit the industry.
 

Who Should Attend:

• Manufacturing businesses with workforce shortages

Key Takeaways:

• Benefits of Hiring Veterans
• Military Workforce Basics
• Military Workforce Impediments
• Veterans Transition Programs
• Develop an Understanding of Military Occupational Specialties

Presenter

Michael Mullins
Director, Defense Industry Initiatives, NC State University Industry Extension Services
Email: michael_r_mullins@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.515.5735
 
Michael Mullins is the Director of Defense Industry Initiatives and the Industry Extension Services (IES) military segment regional manager, serving state-wide military clients. Michael is a former Marine and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who spent most of his career at Fort Bragg. He has extensive experience executing and managing Department of Defense training contracts in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. During the execution of these training programs, Michael worked closely with the Department of State, various foreign ministries, non-governmental organizations, the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Additionally, he served as an assistant professor of military science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Vanderbilt University. Michael has a comprehensive understanding of the processes and procedures North Carolina businesses face in the acquisition and execution of U.S. government contracts. In Fayetteville, he served as an international program manager with General Dynamics Information Technology, a global project manager with American Systems Corporation, and an operations officer with a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). Michael has a B.S. in political science and an M.S. in international relations. He is also a U.S. Army Command and General Staff College graduate.