Washington, D.C., April 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Siemens today announced a new, job training initiative for U.S. military veterans with an engineering and manufacturing background as part of a nationwide effort to assist veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce.
See video from Siemens Corporation and Synaptic Digital at:
http://inr.synapticdigital.com/siemens/PLMVeteransInitiative/
The program, launched by Siemens' product lifecycle management
(PLM) software business unit in 22 cities across the country,
provides free training in the use of state-of-the-art digital
lifecycle management and computer-aided design (CAD),
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided engineering
(CAE) software technology.
"Often military experiences and accomplishments don't always
translate cleanly on a civilian resume. In reality, these young men
and women possess the skills, traits and leadership training
necessary to not only succeed, but also excel in private industry,"
said General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of the U.S. and
International Security Assistances Forces Afghanistan, and Chairman
of the Board for Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. "Siemens is
offering a way for veterans to demonstrate their abilities to
employers around the globe, as well as participate in additional
training, that will help make them that much more attractive to
potential employers."
Through this effort, Siemens will invest up to $17,000 per eligible
veteran for access to training at Siemens PLM Software facilities
across the U.S. Ten, multi-day courses are offered, including
comprehensive training on NX® software, Siemens PLM Software's
leading integrated solution for CAD/CAM/CAE, and Teamcenter®
software, the world's most widely used digital lifecycle management
solution. The training will help enhance veterans' qualifications
for skilled positions in a wide variety of manufacturing industries
around the world, including automotive, aerospace, energy,
high-tech electronics, and machinery.
"Siemens is an innovator in advanced manufacturing, an area of job
growth in the U.S., and the training we are providing to veterans
will enhance their ability to be hired by the more than 71,000
customers and potential employers who utilize our software and
technology solutions," said Chuck Grindstaff, president and CEO of
Siemens PLM software. "Siemens wants to do its part in showing our
gratitude as we welcome our veterans home and for many, what they
need most, is a job that allows them to re-acclimate to civilian
life and support their families. We think this program will
help."
The courses will be available at 22 Siemens PLM Software training
facilities throughout the U.S. including:
Huntsville, AL
Cypress, CA
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Detroit, MI
St. Louis, MO
Cincinnati/Dayton, OH
Dallas, TX
Washington, DC
Rochester, NY
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis, MN
San Diego, CA
Grand Rapids, MI
Portsmouth, NH
West Bend, WI
Denver, CO
Middletown, CT
San Jose, CA
Siemens has partnered with Still Serving Veterans, an organization
that helps veterans and their families reintegrate into the
workforce and community, to serve as the single point of contact
for enrollment in the Siemens Job Training initiative. Any U.S.
military veteran meeting program requirements is eligible to apply
for the program at www.siemens.com/plm/trainingforusvets.
Veterans with service-connected disabilities can also access this
training through the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational
Rehabilitation & Employment program.
Upon completion of the training, veterans who participate in this
initiative can also present themselves as qualified candidates for
positions with Siemens or its 71,000 customers who use Siemens' PLM
technology.
In April 2011, Siemens participated in the launch of Joining
Forces, a White House initiative to support and honor America's
service members and their families, and pledged to reserve 10
percent of its 3,000 open positions for veterans. Siemens exceeded
this goal in three months and due to the successful integration of
these employees into the workforce, Siemens increased its
commitment. The company has hired over 1,000 veterans in the last
two years. Veterans at Siemens, including both enlisted and Junior
Military Officers (JMO), are hired for positions in the Energy,
Infrastructure and Cities, Industry and Healthcare sectors in job
categories ranging from Field Engineers to Service Technicians to
Sales and Marketing roles with highly competitive salaries. Siemens
has hired veterans with skills in aviation and mechanics to serve
as wind service technicians at wind farms in Texas. At a new
distribution center opening in Oklahoma, more than 50 percent of
hires are military veterans with skills in logistics and materials
handling. Siemens Energy in Orlando has hired veterans for their
Sales and Marketing Development Program, investing more than
$200,000 per veteran for the 14-month training program.
Siemens has also been named a "2013 Best for Vets" employer by
Military Times. Ranked 29th out of 1,000 major companies, Military
Times recognized Siemens for its demonstrated commitment to
recruit, hire and retain qualified veterans, and for its
comprehensive tools and resources such as the National Veterans
Network to help vets succeed in the civilian workplace.
To see the full rankings, visit
http://projects.militarytimes.com/best-for-veterans/best-employers-for-veterans/2013/.
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the
Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider
of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with
seven million licensed seats and more than 71,000 customers
worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software
works collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions to
help them make smarter decisions that result in better products.
For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services,
visit www.siemens.com/plm.
Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of
Siemens AG, a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical
engineering, operating in the industry, energy, healthcare, and
infrastructure and cities sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens
has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality
of its products, services and solutions. With 405,000 employees in
190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide revenue of $102.9 billion
in fiscal 2010. Siemens in the USA reported revenue of $19.9
billion and employs over 60,000 people throughout all 50 states and
Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States,
visit www.usa.siemens.com.