December 19, 2017

National Guard and FASTPORT Sign MOU to Help Employ Guardsmen

FASTPORT CEO Bill McLennan (left) and Brigadier General Jessica Meyeraan (right) display MOU between the organizations with 29 employers gathered at the Pentagon to sign ESGR […]
December 19, 2017

Coalition of Industry Leaders Gathers at Pentagon to Support Nation’s Guard and Reserve

Following record-shattering employer participation in ESGR Signing Ceremonies at the Pentagon in 2015 and 2016, FASTPORT coordinated with industry leading employers from around the country this […]
December 15, 2017

Stevens Transport Driver Gregg Softy Announced Winner of 2017 Transition Trucking Award

FASTPORT, in partnership with Kenworth and the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program today announced Stevens Transport truck driver and U.S. Army Veteran […]
November 27, 2017

The VALOR Act: What Does it Mean for Veterans?

On Tuesday, November 21st, President Donald J. Trump signed the Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform (VALOR) Act into law. This newly minted law will make […]
November 13, 2017

FASTPORT Honored at Apprenticeship Conference, Kicks off National Apprenticeship Week

Finding a new job can seem like a catch-22. You could be a great fit for the position, but you need to have direct industry experience to get the job. The main problem? There’s no way to get the direct industry experience without getting the job and learning how to master its necessary skills. So, how do we untangle this catch-22?

November 10, 2017

Armistice Day to Veterans Day: Why the Change and What Does it Mean?

It was the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. At that time in 1918, the Allies of World War I and Germany […]