Veterans historically have had a higher than average unemployment rate. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) has helped reduce that number to 4.3%, and the national unemployment rate is 4.9%. Through TAP, service members transitioning out of the military are required to complete Transition GPS (goals, plans, success), which is a five-day workshop with additional days of optional training.  The workshop includes mock interviews, job search practice, and resume writing, among other topics.

In a poll taken by G.I.Jobs, the biggest challenge Veterans face when they leave the military is finding an employer that wants to hire veterans.  In their list of 25 Hot Jobs for Veterans in 2016, nine of those jobs require OSHA training.

Job
Avg. Salary
Education Needed
OSHA Certification/Safety Training Needed

Front-Line Supervisor Construction
$65,292
High School Diploma and experience
OSHA 30 Hour Construction

HR Manager

$102,780
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Must have excellent understanding of the OSH Act and how it applies to the business

Training & Development Specialist
$57,340
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry or Construction depending on industry. Also OSHA 500 trainer certification

Manufacturing Technician
$58,130
Associate or technical degree
OSHA 10 Hour General Industry

Electrical & Mechanical Technicians
$53,070
Some post-secondary education
Minimally an OSHA 10 Hour General Industry

Communications Technicians
$55,190
Some post-secondary education
Fall Protection

Operations & Facilities Manager
$69,877
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry

Engineer
$101,111
Bachelor’s Degree
Depends on the industry, but at least a OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Course

Industrial Systems Operator
$46,169
High School Diploma
OSHA 10 or 30 Hour General Industry

Getting your OSHA and safety training certificates before entering the civilian workforce makes you more marketable to employers, knowing they can put you to work right away.

United Alliance Services offers a 25% discount on any of our open enrollment classes to all active military and veterans.  Check out our open enrollment calendar.