Examples of our Workforce Development & Career Placement Projects:
UMAP: Through influence and ideas, Dixon Center inspired the development of the Utility Workers Military Assistance Program (UMAP). This program, sponsored by the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) is transforming the lives of veterans and their families throughout the country. As this program has graduated over 700 veterans, Dixon Center has continued to partner with them to ensure that transitioning service members and veterans reach their full potential.
ABF Freight: Assisted ABF Freight, one of the leading transportation companies in the country, design a management training program geared toward transitioning service members and veterans. This program, the ABF Freight Military Partnership for Supervisors (AMPS), is another example of careers that are a pathway into the middle class with opportunities for continued advancement for veterans.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters and ABF Freight: Between 2015 and 2023, Dixon Center partnered with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, ABF Freight, DoD and military installations. This work resulted in hundreds of transitioning service members and veterans being trained, licensed/certified, and employed in careers with average starting wages over $60,000 a year and opportunities for advancement in the transportation industry.
Veterans in Piping: Dixon Center is a partner with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry (UA), representing approximately 384,000 members and a significant veteran population. Dixon Center is part of their Veterans in Piping (VIP) training curriculum to address the evolving needs of these future veterans and their families. By providing strategic guidance and leadership, we are assisting VIP expand their outreach and effectiveness in serving veteran communities.
Task Force Movement: In recognition of Dixon Center’s experience in building workforce development programs for veterans, Dixon Center was selected as a member of and assumed a leadership role in Task Force Movement (TFM), a coalition of employers, labor unions, industry associations, academic institutions and veteran organizations to create pathways to civilian careers in the transportation, cybersecurity, and healthcare sectors for the military and veteran community. Our work with TFM has included designing and leading convenings across the country, assisting in the development of private-public partnerships, and creating scholarship opportunities for veterans and the military-connected community in the transportation and cybersecurity sectors.
International Union of Elevator Constructors: Dixon Center is partnering with the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) to enhance the union’s Veterans Assistance Program (VAP). This collaboration focuses on expanding outreach, developing wellness initiatives, and connecting union veterans to essential support services. At the 2024 IUEC-VAP Summit, Dixon Center led discussions on mental health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of addressing veterans’ unique challenges. Their involvement has been instrumental in building the IUEC’s capacity to support its veteran members, ensuring they have access to resources that aid in their transition to civilian life and promote overall well-being.
