ABC Supply wants to hire more veterans
ABC Supply is expanding its veteran recruitment efforts and is looking to help make the transition to civilian life easier for those who have served.
The exterior building products distributor has hired more than 800 military veterans since 2017 and is working with organizations such as RecruitMilitary and Military.com to employ more veterans in the future. Last year, ABC Supply hired nearly 400 veterans.
“American Pride is one of our Core Values, and we bring that to life by inviting veterans to join the ABC Supply family,” said Mike Jost, ABC Supply chief operating officer. “When their service is done, they deserve the chance to achieve the American dream that they helped protect. We’re doing our part to give them that opportunity.”
The Beloit, Wis.-based distributor said that the essential skills veterans learn while serving, including leadership, problem solving, attention to detail and communication, are a strong fit for ABC Supply.
The company also said that veterans interested in driver positions could be eligible for the Military Skills Test Waiver that allows them to bypass the skills-testing portion of a commercial driver’s license.
“When I got out of the military, I knew I was losing the camaraderie I had with the soldiers I worked with,” said Todd David, ABC Supply managing partner and Army veteran. “I found that at ABC Supply the camaraderie we have is very similar, and it’s a company that values the talents you have.”
Regarding the recruitment effort, ABC Supply said has taken the “veteran hiring pledge” with Military.com and been active at RecruitMilitary career fairs. The events allow veterans to get one-on-one professional advice from ABC Supply associates and discuss which roles are the best fit for their skillsets.
Veterans interested in a position at ABC Supply can learn about opportunities ABC’s careers site.
ABC Supply operates more than 760 locations nationwide.
The exterior building products distributor has hired more than 800 military veterans since 2017 and is working with organizations such as RecruitMilitary and Military.com to employ more veterans in the future. Last year, ABC Supply hired nearly 400 veterans.
“American Pride is one of our Core Values, and we bring that to life by inviting veterans to join the ABC Supply family,” said Mike Jost, ABC Supply chief operating officer. “When their service is done, they deserve the chance to achieve the American dream that they helped protect. We’re doing our part to give them that opportunity.”
The Beloit, Wis.-based distributor said that the essential skills veterans learn while serving, including leadership, problem solving, attention to detail and communication, are a strong fit for ABC Supply.
The company also said that veterans interested in driver positions could be eligible for the Military Skills Test Waiver that allows them to bypass the skills-testing portion of a commercial driver’s license.
“When I got out of the military, I knew I was losing the camaraderie I had with the soldiers I worked with,” said Todd David, ABC Supply managing partner and Army veteran. “I found that at ABC Supply the camaraderie we have is very similar, and it’s a company that values the talents you have.”
Regarding the recruitment effort, ABC Supply said has taken the “veteran hiring pledge” with Military.com and been active at RecruitMilitary career fairs. The events allow veterans to get one-on-one professional advice from ABC Supply associates and discuss which roles are the best fit for their skillsets.
Veterans interested in a position at ABC Supply can learn about opportunities ABC’s careers site.
ABC Supply operates more than 760 locations nationwide.