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Workers pose for a group photo inside an industrial tank they’ve built. Construction work requires teamwork, meticulous attention to detail, and camaraderie — the very qualities that military veterans bring with them when they transition to civilian careers.

FILLING A SKILLS GAP established in 2012, upon Maloney’s return to the

country.

Maloney’s background includes working in
Helmets to Hardhats faced a few challenges in its
Washington as the Secretary-Treasurer of the
early days: making people aware of the program,
Building and Construction Trades
Department, AFL–CIO (BCTD). Back in

the late 1990s-early 2000s, there was
a huge shortage of skilled tradespeople

in the U.S., and the industry no longer
knew where to find workers. Maloney

suggested the military, following the

call to youths, women and Indigenous
people to consider a career in the trades.

Ultimately, Maloney met with politicians
and Helmets to Hardhats was born in PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE

the U.S. in 2003. It’s still running there HELMETS TO HARDHATS PROGRAM
AND THE CANADIAN MILITARY WHO
today. Helmets to Hardhats Canada was
FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM

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