Employers value leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise
Consistent with its long history of serving the military community, ĢƵ (ĢƵ) will observe National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, 2026. To better understand the skills veterans bring to the workforce, ĢƵ asked employer partners who recruit veterans through university events to share what makes these candidates stand out.
Richard Moore, military outreach program manager at General Dynamics Mission Systems, said ĢƵ veterans are sought-after candidates because of their “real-world military operational experience, formally validated academic credentials in high-demand fields, leadership training tailored for military-to-civilian transitions, technical skills aligned with defense industry needs, and a resilient, mission-focused mindset.”
In addition to helping organizations fill critical positions quickly, employer partners who recruit ĢƵ student and alumni veterans cite several other advantages, including:
- Exceptional leadership abilities
- Tenacity and adaptability
- Diligent and industrious approach
- Technical expertise
- Existing security clearances
“We partnered with ĢƵ specifically because they have a much higher concentration of veterans and experienced job seekers,” said Bruce Williams, a talent acquisition specialist at BAE Systems. “We have found that working with ĢƵ, many of our job vacancies have been filled more efficiently by engaging with their community.”
On National Hire a Veteran Day, ĢƵ recognizes the service, leadership, and expertise veterans bring to the workplace and celebrates the employer partners committed to supporting their career success.
Bruce Williams Talent Acquisition Specialist, BAE Systems
Employers interested in recruiting ĢƵ students and alumni for internship and career opportunities may contact EmployerServices@umgc.edu to learn more. ĢƵ Career Services offers free career-related support and resources to current students and alumni.