(08/06/12) - Thousands of military veterans are expected to make their way back to Mid-Michigan this year, and many will be looking for work.
There are local companies putting out the "help wanted" signs, but the hiring mission has been a little tougher than they expected.
We talked to Two Men and a Truck and E.L. Hollingsworth Monday.
Jeff Berlin is CFO of E.L. Hollingsworth in Flint. He also served in the Marine Corps and was disappointed at the response when he offered a free truck driving school for veterans honorably discharged in the last 12 months. "I know there's veterans that need work," he said.
In Flint Township, 26-year-old vet Jacob Lockman found employment with Two Men and a Truck, but the company tells us there's still plenty of work available.
Lockman remembers being nervous about returning back home. "Family and friends told me there weren't many jobs and how tough it would be to find a job."
Two Men and a Truck in Flint Township is hiring and if you're a veteran, your application gets some special attention.
Even at companies making an effort to hire ex-military, the big question is, what kind of jobs will veterans take a chance on? Employers already know why they want to hire them.
Two Men and a Truck in Flint Township needs to hire six workers in the next two weeks.
E.L. Hollingsworth has 50 positions they're looking to fill.
For more information on Two Men and a Truck, click HERE.
For more information on E.L. Hollingsworth, call 810-233-7331
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:13 GMT
(06/19/13) - Thousands of teachers, administrators, and parents are rallying for public education at the state capitol in Lansing. The Save Michigan's Public School Rally is expected to last a couple
Some say a plan to dissolve struggling school districts, including one in Mid-Michigan, is an attack on public schools.
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:08:12 GMT
(6/19/13) Residents of a mid-Michigan neighborhood are worried that a favorite park will go downhill now that a church is no longer maintaining it. They don't believe the city will do a good job of keeping
Residents of a Mid-Michigan neighborhood are worried that a favorite park will go downhill now that a church is no longer maintaining it.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:04 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:04:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
(6/19/13) - Recovering cancer patients in Flint are going to have a brand new place to call home. McLaren held a housewarming party for their newly-built Hospitality House. Cancer patients will be able
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:03:04 GMT
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
(06/19/2012) The Republican-led Michigan Senate has given the green light to bills that will allow the state to selectively dissolve troubled school districts and send the students to neighboring schools. The
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:49:51 GMT
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
(6/19/13) - We are getting our very first look inside of the new and improved 501 Bar and Grill in downtown Flint. The restaurant took over the space next door, previously occupied by Wizeguys Pizza and
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:44:03 GMT
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
(6/19/13) - The Saginaw School board votes YES tonight on the next part of their 5-year deficit elimination plan which includes school closures and 31 teacher layoffs. As we've reported, the district
