Now that you are

home...

Jobs in the public transportation industry can make that dream a

reality. Find out how your skills translate to

...wouldn’t it be great to be home

Jointly serving those who have served by connecting returning veterans to training,

resources and meaningful careers in the public transportation industry.

www.swta.org/ovipt817-295-3663

Since 1979 South West Transit Association has served eight states – Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas – by

providing advocacy, communication and education for the transit industry.

and

“Welcome

Home!”For months you dreamed of hearing those words, and now the day is here! You served your country well and it’s time to move to the next phase – it’s time to come home.

The military taught you important skills, but how do you communicate your value among today’s sea of qualified candidates? At times this transition can be challenging, but you know about facing challenges head-on.

Operation Veterans In Public Transportation (OVIPT) provides services that help you stand out.

How?

“Why Public

Transportation?”

Translating military transition-phase resumes, including job skill and personal work qualities, to applicable public transportation job requirements

Providing transportation-specific job development training, certification, and job referral services within the public transportation industry

Educating employers in the industry about the many important skills you possess. Skills beyond the nuts and bolts of a job – skills like leadership, respect, teamwork, time management, discipline, maturity, responsibility, and more

Connecting you to public transportation employers both nearby and around the country

Building new community back home

Quite Simply:1. There are quality jobs that fit your skills2. The people in your community need you3. You can be Home Every Night

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“What Types of Jobs?”The possibilities are endless. Whatever your skill, there’s a match in public transportation

Our Nation Needs Public

Transportation ~ and Public

Our nation is working to free itself from dependence on foreign oil. Economic development and jobs creation is paramount. A wave of aging adults is fighting to retain independence while still maintaining access to healthcare, family and friends. The protection of the environment – water, air, soil and habitat – is vital.

Public transportation addresses all of these needs. It is key for our nation’s recovery.

And we need you.

To get connected: Contact TAP or ACAP transition services

and ask them about Operation Veterans In Public Transportation

Visit www.swta.org/ovipt Contact South West Transit Association,

swta@swta.org