Exploring Untapped Labor Pools: Recruiting Veterans for Manufacturing Career – Webinar

Hosted By:
Robert Crew
Assistant Director of Client and Market Development – Regional Manager, Wake County / South Region
 
 
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.
 
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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
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.
 
 
T White
Workforce Development Navigator, U.S. Air Force Reservist
Email: TWhite@veteransbridgehome.org | Phone: 704.704.4872
 
T White is a U.S. Air Force Reservist, Workforce Development Navigator with Veterans Bridge Home, and founder of The T-Group Consulting, LLC, a women-veteran-owned workforce strategy consulting firm. She specializes in workforce development, talent strategy, veteran employment, and organizational effectiveness. Through her work, T helps employers develop skills-based hiring practices, build veteran-ready workplaces, and connect with overlooked talent pools. She also provides career navigation and employment support to transitioning Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF), helping bridge the gap between military talent and civilian workforce needs. Her work in Greensboro and High Point has positioned her as a regional connector and strategist, supporting employer partnerships, veteran-focused initiatives, and workforce innovation efforts designed to strengthen local economies and build sustainable talent pipelines.
 
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