Peterbilt and Transition Overwatch have joined forces to assist military veterans in transitioning into service technician careers within the Peterbilt dealer network. This program aims to support veterans in leveraging their transferable skills and finding meaningful employment in the civilian workforce.
Transition Overwatch, a veteran-owned company established in 2018, acts as a bridge between veterans, special government programs, the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI), and Peterbilt dealers. Their goal is to identify highly skilled veterans and facilitate their placement in service technician positions at Peterbilt dealerships across the United States.
To ensure the success of this program, Transition Overwatch is backed by two government initiatives: SkillBridge and the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). SkillBridge allows active-duty military service members to enroll in industry training programs while still receiving pay and benefits. The RAP, on the other hand, equips service members with the skills and competencies sought after in the civilian workforce, providing them with a clear path to employment through training.
With this partnership, Peterbilt and Transition Overwatch are not only honoring the service of our military veterans but also providing them with valuable opportunities for professional growth and a smooth transition into civilian careers.
“Peterbilt’s partnership with Transition Overwatch helps us assist dealers in filling open service technician positions while also supporting veterans as they re-enter the workforce and search for rewarding career opportunities,” said Jason Skoog, general manager for Peterbilt and vice president of PACCAR. “Peterbilt has over 425 dealer locations in North America, and many are actively hiring service professionals. They offer competitive pay, flexible shifts, and convenient work locations.”
Peterbilt celebrated the program’s inaugural graduate, Cody Andrews, in a special announcement on Sept. 20. Andrews, a dedicated Marine Corps veteran and former motor transport maintenance chief, successfully completed the program at PTI’s Lisle, Illinois campus in June. He has now secured a service technician role with TLG Peterbilt in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“As I began my transition from the military, I wanted to find a career that I would enjoy and that kept me close to my family. I have loved Peterbilt trucks since I first saw my grandfather’s Model 379, so I did my research on Peterbilt,” Andrews said.
“I appreciated TLG Peterbilt’s approach to family, veterans, and customers and felt that it would be the perfect fit for me,” he said. “I am excited to secure my dream job working on Peterbilts and grateful to Peterbilt and TLG for this fantastic career opportunity.”
Source: The Trucker
