Schneider Electric launches veteran hiring initiative to build mission-ready workforce

Schneider Electric, a global provider of digital transformation for energy management and automation, announced a new initiative to recruit and train U.S. military veterans for careers in its Services business.

The company said its effort will create pathways for up to 400 technicians, including veterans, to join Schneider Electric’s workforce in customer-facing service representative roles supporting data centers, energy systems and other mission-critical facilities.

Skilled technicians necessary to handle AI boom

Scheider Electric said that demand for skilled technicians is at an all-time high as industries that power the global economy continue to expand at exponential rates. Data center demand alone is expected to grow, driven by the expanded use of AI and generative AI.

At the same time, the availability of skilled professionals to maintain and modernize these complex systems is shrinking. Schneider Electric said its veteran hiring initiative is designed to bridge this growing skills gap, while providing veterans with meaningful civilian career opportunities.

“Veterans have the mission-focused mindset, problem-solving skills, and leadership qualities that make them invaluable in customer-facing roles,” said Jerome Soltani, senior vice president, U.S. Services, Schneider Electric. “By putting veterans at the heart of our Services strategy, we are building a resilient team ready to meet the evolving demands of critical facilities, while strengthening the backbone of our future-ready workforce.” 

This initiative builds on Schneider Electric’s long-standing veteran recruitment and utilizes the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, which provides hands-on training and mentorship for veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Through these efforts, Schneider Electric said it equips veterans with the skills and certifications needed to thrive as service representatives, while offering attractive career growth and earning potential.