H2H
Helmets to Hardhats’
"The Helmets to Hardhats is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2003 to help veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard, and Reserve personnel build successful civilian careers in the construction industry. The organization connects the military community with career training, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities in skilled trades."
About Helmets to Hardhats
The Helmets to Hardhats is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2003 to help veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard, and Reserve personnel build successful civilian careers in the construction industry. The organization connects the military community with career training, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities in skilled trades.
Who the Organization Serves
Helmets to Hardhats serves U.S. military veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and in some cases military spouses who are seeking careers in construction and skilled trades. The program focuses on individuals interested in hands-on, high-demand career pathways.
What the Organization Does
- Connects veterans and service members with construction career opportunities
- Facilitates access to union and employer-sponsored apprenticeship programs
- Provides career guidance, job placement assistance, and industry referrals
- Partners with trade unions, contractors, and employers nationwide
- Supports long-term career stability in skilled trades and infrastructure sectors
Where the Organization Operates
Helmets to Hardhats operates nationwide through a network of local construction unions, employers, and training programs across the United States. Services are coordinated nationally while opportunities are delivered at the local and regional level.
Participation and Eligibility
Helmets to Hardhats is not a membership-based organization. Participation is based on eligibility for career and training programs.
- Eligible participants generally include honorably discharged veterans, transitioning service members, and National Guard or Reserve personnel.
- Participants must meet eligibility requirements set by individual apprenticeship programs or employers.
- No combat service or wartime service requirement applies.
- Verification of military service may be required for program participation.
How Participation Is Structured
Participants register through the Helmets to Hardhats platform and are matched with apprenticeship, training, or employment opportunities based on location, interests, and qualifications. Ongoing coordination occurs between participants, employers, unions, and training providers to support successful career transitions.