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WKRN: Program helps prepare active duty soldiers for civilian life

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Nearly 500 veterans are ready for life after service thanks to one man’s dedication.  

“Transition to Trades” is a program that helps men and women in uniform learn skills that will help them get a job after serving.

Jimmy Hiller partnered with Fort Campbell to put active soldiers through his tech school in preparation for discharge. 

“It’s nice to have support for the transition, to civilian life after so long of being in,” said Christapher Evjen, a Transition to Trades graduate. “It’s amazing.  I’m a lot more assured for my future, a lot more confident in being able to provide.”

In its three years in action, Transition to Trades has provided training for 497 active-duty soldiers before they move into a life outside of the military.

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Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller) was honored with the 2020 United States Department of Labor’s Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Medallion Award.

We truly could not be prouder of our program and its success over the past 3 years. It has been an honor to watch nearly 500 military member graduates transition

Transition to Trades, an approved Career Skills Program (CSP) developed by Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Campbell, in 2016, is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary