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The competition for quality candidates has never been more intense than it is right now. The good news is that there’s a remarkable pool of talent available, who have a unique and valuable skillset: military veterans. For companies in San Diego, California, veterans are special because they already possess many of the qualities that today’s companies seek.
At We Hire Heroes, we understand your requirements for qualified personnel, and we believe hiring veterans is the solution to developing a competent workforce of the future.
About San Diego, CA
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California, which is known for its multiple beaches, parks, and warm climate. The huge Balboa Park is home to the well-known San Diego Zoo, as well as a number of art galleries, artists’ studios, museums, and gardens. A deep harbor houses a large, active naval fleet, and the USS Midway aircraft-carrier is open to public viewing. The city area is the second largest in the state, and the 8th largest in the U.S. with 1.3 million people. The surrounding county includes 18 incorporated cities and other neighborhoods, and has more than 3 million residents.
San Diego Economy
The city of San Diego has an active economy, with a GDP in excess of $200 billion. The biggest players in the economy are military and defense, followed closely by the tourism industry. Research and manufacturing also have a sizeable presence in the area. The city relies heavily on the military and defense industry, and tourism is also a major player. Several large wireless technology producers are headquartered in San Diego, such as Qualcomm, Nokia, LG, and Kyocera. The city was among the top ten cities for technology in 2016-2017, according to the Center for American Entrepreneurship.
Working in San Diego
San Diego is known mainly for its beaches, surfing, climate, and Navy presence. It has a huge hospitality industry, which hosts more than 30 million visitors each year and employs around 160,000 workers. While it isn’t quite Silicon Valley, the city has had lots of growth in the biotech industry. This is helping to cement San Diego’s reputation as a leader in healthcare and research. Technology is another sector that’s growing fiercely, but for both of these workers usually need to have specialized qualifications and experience.
Jobs for Veterans in San Diego
Active service members who are about to become civilians might want to explore the Northrop Grumman Military Veteran Program (NG-MVP). This is an approved Department of Defense SkillBridge Program aimed at giving military members a chance to get civilian work experience. It provides specific industry training and individual internships during the last 180 days of service, during which they continue to get military compensation. Any rank, enlisted or officer member may apply for SkillBridge.
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