Case Study—The Next Chapter in a Life of Service: Veterans in Transit

For some members of the armed forces, a military career is lifelong. But for others, a second career comes after, and transit agencies have benefitted from recruiting veterans into varied positions. About 200,000 service members transition into civilian life each year and begin looking for the next meaningful step in their careers.

The transit industry offers dynamic, challenging occupations that serve the community and is experiencing an acute need for skilled workers. Transit occupations’ skill requirements often match closely the qualifications exiting servicemembers already have. This case study explores three examples of how transit agencies have developed intentional recruitment pipelines and career pathways for veterans, and the benefits these efforts have generated for each agency.