Veterans

AbilityOne’s diverse national workforce includes more than 1,500 military veterans with disabilities. These critical employees are able to draw on their exceptional military training and valuable on-the-job experience and leverage those skills in their new careers.

Employers benefit from the knowledge a veteran brings to their organization — whether it is the ability to adhere to tight schedules using limited resources or knowing how to prioritize tasks and complete them on time. Additionally, veterans possess many transferable skill sets that can readily be applied to the myriad of opportunities in areas such as administration, call centers, facility management, fleet management, food preparation, manufacturing and more.

The transition from military service to civilian life can be challenging but rewarding. AbilityOne is committed to helping our returning service members across the nation find satisfying careers.

Meet AbilityOne Veterans

AbilityOne has assisted numerous veterans with disabilities to re-enter the workforce. Several of their success stories are featured below:

Nathan Short

“I can tell you that the day I started working on an AbilityOne contract was one of the most important days in my career,”

Read Nathan’s Story

Interview with Nathan

Frederick “Will” Williams

"Because [Fort Hood] went with AbilityOne, a career soldier who was robbed of the things most of us take for granted, was given a second chance to serve his country. I do so proudly.”

Read Will'’s Story

Watch Will's Video

Ruben Alvarado

“Because of the AbilityOne program and my job at ReadyOne, my life is better and I am once again active. I would say it’s been food for the mind.”

Read Ruben’s Story

Sam Anderson

“Sam’s growth has been phenomenal...we gave him a growing number of responsibilities and he handled all the challenges that emerged.”
- Glenn Rogersl PRIDE Industries Project Manager

Read Sam’s Story

Julius "Red" Bieck

“I had never heard about the AbilityOne Program before I started working at Goodwill in 2004, but it was a godsend to my family at a time when we needed it the most.”

Read Red’s Story

Alvin Ramlu

“Like the other 30,000 soldiers who have come home wounded since the war began, I have to rearrange my dreams. AbilityOne helps me do this.”

Read Alvin’s Story

Russ Keel

“It makes me proud knowing that I’m helping current G.I.’s in the field.”

Read Russ’s Story

Jamie Shepherd

“I'm honored to work for a company like this.”

Read Jaime’s Story

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Veterans Career Resources

Find additional career resources to aid veterans in a successful career transitions.

1 in 4 soldiers that have returned from Afghanistan and Iraq have a service-related disability.

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