Transitioning from military service into the civilian workforce is a major life change, and it’s normal for it to feel overwhelming at times. Veterans face the same hurdles as any job seeker—crafting a résumé, finding the right opportunities, and navigating the hiring process—while also carrying the added challenge of explaining military skills in a way civilian employers understand. Having support in that transition can make all the difference.
That’s where Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) comes in.
H2H is dedicated to helping transitioning active-duty military service members, Veterans, National Guard and Reservists find meaningful, lasting careers in the building and construction industry. Backed by the 15 international and national unions of NABTU and major construction employer associations, H2H was created to make the journey into civilian life smoother, more accessible, and filled with opportunity.
Getting started is straightforward. Career Seekers in the United States can visit helmetstohardhats.org to create a profile. Career Seekers in Canada can visit helmetstohardhats.ca to create a profile. With that profile, they can explore quality apprenticeships and open positions across all trades. From there, they can connect with an H2H representative who will help guide them toward the right trade and location. No previous experience is required—just a willingness to learn and a desire to build a stable future.
At its heart, Helmets to Hardhats is about keeping a promise to those who served: ensuring they have access to secure, well-paid careers with room to grow. It’s also the story of an industry coming together to lift up veterans, recognizing the discipline, values, and teamwork they bring and helping them put those strengths to work in a new mission.
North America’s Building Trades Unions offer some of the best careers in construction—strong wages, excellent benefits, safe working conditions, and contractors who value their workforce. Veterans deserve the best. They’ve earned these opportunities, and H2H is here to support every step of the way as they join more than 3 million skilled union construction professionals across the United States and Canada.
