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Hire the heroes

Soldiers Magazine, June, 2004 by Beth Reece

THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY WANTS YOU.

The industry group Automotive Retailing Today has joined with the military services to combat a shortage of qualified auto-repair technicians through "Hire the Heroes." The program matches qualified veterans with available jobs through the Army Career and Alumni Program.

"The Hire the Heroes initiative will give thousands of automobile dealers the opportunity to network with military personnel and develop strategic relationships to ease the transition for veterans into satisfying service technician careers," said James Willingham, chairman of Automotive Retailing Today.

An estimated 35,000 workers will be needed annually for new auto technician jobs in this decade. Most car dealers are willing to train newly hired employees already certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

Service members may use the Veterans Education Assistance Program or Montgomery GI Bill to take ACE certification courses.

* For details go to www.autoretailing.org/military

COPYRIGHT 2004 Soldiers Magazine
COPYRIGHT 2004 Gale Group

 

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