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Are your recruiting efforts primarily reactive, and not delivering the quality and quantity of candidates your company needs? This is a common problem affecting organizations as they experience the current skilled talent shortage faced throughout the country.

Recent record unemployment levels are good for many job seekers, but have they been good for military talent and the employers who are committed to hiring them? Orion Talent is dedicated to helping organizations attract, hire, and retain military veterans. With this goal in mind, we are conducting a brief Veterans Recruitment Survey designed to uncover where military sourcing is succeeding and where businesses need help.

Orion is proud to partner with Diversity in Action, a digital and print magazine dedicated to supporting and promoting diversity in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. Recently, Diversity in Action profiled one of our alumni, Antwan Richardson, a Navy Veteran, who shared his experiences starting as an enlisted Electronic Warfare Technician, his acceptance into the U.S. Naval Academy, and his current career at Eversource Energy.

Building Controls are responsible for controlling the internal environment of virtually all buildings worldwide. From office buildings to campuses and stadiums, most buildings rely on a system to regulate heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and much more.

As we head full steam into the summer months and Military Appreciation Month draws to a close, we want to thank you for recognizing the value our nation's military service members bring to new careers and for supporting them by offering them high-quality jobs in the civilian world.

Orion has successfully matched tens of thousands of Junior Military Officers (JMOs) with rewarding civilian careers since 1991. We are with you for every step of the military-to-civilian transition - from building your resume, career counseling and transition assistance, to interview preparation and interviews.

Did you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created a program which allows companies to utilize GI Bill funds to create apprenticeship and/or on-the-job training programs for Veterans?

With observances including Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Armed Forces Day, it’s fitting that May has been designated Military Appreciation Month. Declared National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 by Congress, this is a special month in which we honor those who have served our country.

Imagine not having to make a house payment for an entire year. Would you buy a new car? Take a vacation? Save for college? Orion’s partner BBMC Mortgage has you covered with its ‘We’ve Got Your Six Mortgage Free Year’ sweepstakes. The company is bringing back its mortgage-free year sweepstakes for the third straight year.

The budget season may be months away, but, according to Mike Starich, CEO of Orion Talent, now is a good time to make your budget work for you throughout the year.

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