The UVA Works: How to put veterans to work for your business

The UVA offers two main resources for business:

1. Candidates for employment at your place of business (Employment Services)



2. Outsourcing of light manufacturing at the Veterans Skills Development Center (VSDC)

There is a unique new source of job candidates for employers in Western Massachusetts: the United Veterans of America. The UVA has made steady progress in making veterans job-ready in the four years that the Pittsfield transitional home has been in operation. Join these area companies that have already benefited from hiring workers from the UVA:

• The Berkshire Eagle
• Hardigg Ind.
• Interprint Inc.
• Molari Inc.

• Sinicon Plastics
• United Personnel
• Yankee Candle

Many veterans have well-developed job skills and work experience obtained during military service. Following is a sample of currently available veterans' training:

Typical skill sets:
• Light assembly, mechanical skills
• Warehousing, inventory control
• Custodial and building maintenance
• Printing and binding
• Plastic molding and material handling

Non-typical skill sets:
• Operating room surgical technician (certified)
• CNA
• Radiology technician (certified)
• Tradesman: carpenter, plumber
• IT technician

How it works:

1. Training and preparation

Veterans that have completed the mandated programs particular to each one's circumstances are required to go to work in a phased approach. First, medical issues such as drug or alcohol addiction are treated. Next, work readiness, resume writing and other programs prepare the candidate to determine an optimum path for entering the work force. Additional training is done at Berkshire Works, MA Department of Employment and Training center in Pittsfield. UVA case managers and job development staff assist in advising the candidate to select an appropriate career path.

2. Job Placement and follow up

Employers may contact the UVA directly, or Molari Agency if preferred. When contacting the UVA, please specify the type of position, shift/hours, and salary offered. UVA staff will make every effort to match the appropriate candidate to the job. Staff will assist in arranging support services such as transportation to encourage the best outcome for the veteran and employer.

When contacting Molari Agency for workers, please inquire if there are any veteran-candidates available. Candidates may be registered for employment at either Molari or the UVA.

Contact the UVA: Mike Haigmaier 413-822-8240
or Kerry Lahey 413-584-4040 ext.2271
jobs@unitedveterans.org

Contact Molari Agency: 413-499-4546
marie@molariinc.com