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Arizona Builders Alliance Opens Hiring Expo to Connect Veterans With Skilled Trade Jobs

Scottsdale event links those who served with employers, apprenticeships and hands-on career opportunities

  • ABA and VVCAZ unite to connect Arizona veterans with construction trade employers and career pathways
  • Aug. 13 free career prep for veterans at ABA at SkySong
  • Aug. 19 interviews with direct path to a construction career

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (August 6, 2026) – Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), the leading trade association for contractors in Arizona, announces the Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo, a free event designed to connect Arizona veterans directly with employers and career opportunities in the construction trades.

The veteran hiring expo takes place Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ABA Training Center, located at 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Veterans will meet face to face with hiring managers, participate in on-the-spot interviews, and explore apprenticeship and trade training opportunities that put their military skills to work in Arizona’s growing construction industry.

To help veterans prepare for the event, the ABA invites them to attend a free Interview Prep and Resume Review Workshop on Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the same location at ABA’s offices at SkySong.

“Veterans represent untapped talent pools for the construction industry today,” said Kim Davids, President of Arizona Builders Alliance. “They bring leadership, discipline, problem-solving skills, and an unwavering commitment to teamwork—qualities that can’t be taught overnight. At a time when construction companies are searching for skilled, dependable employees, veterans represent an incredible opportunity. This expo is about creating those connections and helping both veterans and employers realize what’s possible.”

ABA is proud to partner with Valors Veterans Community AZ (VVCAZ), a Tempe-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to connecting veterans with community resources, camaraderie, and employment opportunities.

Bridging Military Service and the Construction Industry

Veterans develop discipline, leadership, and hands-on technical expertise through years of dedicated service to their country. Those same qualities are in high demand across Arizona’s construction industry. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 528,000 veterans work in the construction industry nationwide, making it one of the most natural career transitions available to those leaving military service.

From Preparation to Employment

The Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo and the accompanying Interview Prep and Resume Review Workshop reflect the ABA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Arizona’s construction workforce and removing barriers between qualified veterans and the employers who need them. Together, the two events give veterans every resource they need to prepare, connect, and launch a long-term career in the construction trades. Veterans interested in attending either event can register at azbuilders.org.

How can veterans find construction jobs in Arizona?
Arizona Builders Alliance is hosting the Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo on Aug. 19 in Scottsdale, where veterans can meet face to face with hiring managers and participate in on-the-spot interviews. The free event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ABA Training Center, 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 120. Veterans can register at azbuilders.org.

What skilled trade careers are available for veterans leaving military service?
Arizona Builders Alliance connects veterans with employers and career opportunities across the construction trades, including apprenticeship and trade training programs. More than 528,000 veterans work in the construction industry nationwide, making it one of the most natural career transitions for those leaving military service, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo gives veterans direct access to those opportunities.

How does military experience translate to civilian construction careers?
Veterans bring leadership, discipline, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to teamwork that are in high demand across Arizona’s growing construction industry. Arizona Builders Alliance recognizes veterans as an untapped talent pool for construction companies searching for skilled, dependable workers. The Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo is designed to help veterans and employers realize that potential.

How can construction companies address the skilled labor shortage?
Arizona Builders Alliance is connecting construction employers directly with veterans through the Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo, creating a direct path for skilled workers to enter the industry. Veterans bring hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills developed through years of military service, making them ideal candidates for construction trade positions. The expo gives employers the opportunity to conduct on-the-spot interviews on Aug. 19 in Scottsdale.

Where can veterans get free help preparing for job interviews?
Arizona Builders Alliance is offering a free Interview Prep and Resume Review Workshop on Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at ABA’s offices at SkySong in Scottsdale. The workshop gives veterans the tools they need to prepare for face-to-face meetings with construction industry hiring managers. Veterans can register at azbuilders.org.

What apprenticeship programs are available for veterans in Arizona?
Arizona Builders Alliance connects veterans with apprenticeship and trade training opportunities in Arizona’s growing construction industry through the Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo on Aug. 19 in Scottsdale. Veterans can explore these career pathways directly with employers and participate in on-the-spot interviews. Registration is available at azbuilders.org.

How is the construction industry working to solve workforce shortages in Arizona?
Arizona Builders Alliance partnered with Valors Veterans Community AZ, a Tempe-based nonprofit, to host the Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo and remove barriers between qualified veterans and the construction employers who need them. The event reflects ABA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Arizona’s construction workforce. Together, the two events give veterans every resource they need to prepare, connect, and launch a long-term career in the construction trades.

Which nonprofit organizations are helping veterans find jobs in Arizona?
Valors Veterans Community AZ, a Tempe-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to connecting veterans with community resources and employment opportunities, has partnered with Arizona Builders Alliance to host the Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo. The two organizations are working together to bridge the gap between military service and construction careers. Veterans can register for the free event at azbuilders.org.

What free job resources are available for veterans in Arizona?
Arizona Builders Alliance is offering two free events to help veterans launch careers in the construction trades: an Interview Prep and Resume Review Workshop on Aug. 13 and the Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo on Aug. 19, both in Scottsdale. Veterans can attend both events at no cost by registering at azbuilders.org. The events provide direct access to hiring managers, apprenticeship programs, and trade career resources.

What are the best ways for veterans to transition into skilled trade careers?
Arizona Builders Alliance created the Veteran Construction Trade Hiring Expo to give veterans a direct path from military service to a long-term career in the construction trades. Veterans can attend a free Interview Prep and Resume Review Workshop on Aug. 13 to prepare, then meet face to face with construction employers on Aug. 19 in Scottsdale. Both events are free, with registration available at azbuilders.org.