Helmets to Hardhats

06/05/2026

East Regional Manager Robert Schwartz attended the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center Annual Open House & Apprenticeship Contest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Events like these showcase the skill, dedication, and future of the union trades workforce.

06/04/2026

Check out H2H on a recent episode of the Why Union Podcast!

"S2E2: Veterans Finding Purpose Through the Trades
In this episode of Why Union, we sit down with Martin Helms, Executive Director of Helmets To Hardhats, to talk about the life-changing opportunities available to veterans and transitioning service members through the union skilled trades. Drawing from his own journey from military service to the trades, Helms shares how Helmets to Hardhats helps veterans find purpose, stability, brotherhood, and long-term careers through registered apprenticeship programs."

In this episode of Why Union, we sit down with Martin Helms, Execut...

06/04/2026

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06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Once again, the awesome people at Helmets to Hardhats helped us say "thank you" to some of the incredible Veterans we have at the Richfield Apprenticeship Program. These five Apprentices got cool shirts, courtesy of Joe Osborn and Helmets to Hardhats. 🇺🇸

Matthew Roach (Local 1090 Millwright) - USMC
Garrett Tomer (Local 186 Carpenter) - Army
Preston Nimon (Local 2955 Carpenter) - Army
Xavier Volak (Local 2955 Carpenter) - Army
Soung Sarge (Local 171 Carpenter) - Navy

If you know of a Veteran looking for a career change, send them our way! The benefits of direct entry into the Apprenticeship Program through Helmets to Hardhats are incredible.

Youngstown Carpenters 171 Carpenters local 186 Carpenters Local Union 285 Members Carpenters Local Union 735 Carpenters Local 744 Millwrights Local 1090 Carpenters Local 2955 Central Midwest Carpenters Helmets to Hardhats ApprenticeOhio

06/04/2026

Rickey Fabra was on the ground at Camp Shelby, Mississippi for the Work for Warriors Mississippi and Youth Challenge Academy Career & Job Fair, helping connect attendees with opportunities and careers in the skilled trades.

06/03/2026

H2H Michigan State Representative and his wife, Terri, attended the MVAA’s Women Veterans Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, where they had the opportunity to engage with women veterans and highlight career pathways in the construction building trades.

06/02/2026

On the ground in Richmond, Virginia! Robert Schwartz attended the Apprenticeship Open House at IBEW Local 666, connecting with attendees and showcasing how H2H helps build careers in the skilled trades.

06/01/2026

Midwest Regional Manager Bill Mulcrone stepped in to represent H2H at a job fair at Camp Pendleton in Southern California — proving that no matter the region, we show up where we’re needed. Connecting service members to career opportunities in the skilled trades.

05/29/2026

Graham Hadley was on the ground at the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at Fort Bragg, helping connect service members with meaningful career opportunities through H2H.