Mission: Workforce Alliance Celebrates First Hire

Mission: Workforce Alliance Celebrates First Hire: TSM Nick Johnsen Joins Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400, Strengthening Wisconsin's Skilled Trades

Mission: Workforce Alliance, a vital program dedicated to addressing Wisconsin's workforce shortage by connecting employers with highly skilled transitioning service members, proudly announces its first successful hire. Transitioning Service Member (TSM) Nick Johnsen has been successfully placed with Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400, a premier organization serving the pipe trades in Northeast Wisconsin, which engaged with the program through New North.
This landmark placement marks a significant step forward in Mission: Workforce Alliance’s mission to bridge the gap between military service and civilian careers, providing Wisconsin businesses with dedicated, skilled, and adaptable talent.

"We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Nick Johnsen's hire with Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400," said Kristen Parent, Program Manager at Mission: Workforce Alliance. "This is precisely what Mission: Workforce Alliance was created to do: empower our transitioning service members with meaningful career opportunities while providing Wisconsin employers with exceptional talent to meet their critical workforce needs. Nick's success is a testament to the valuable skills veterans bring to the civilian workforce."

Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400, known for its world-class training and commitment to providing skilled craftsmen across 18 counties in Northeast Wisconsin, recognized the immense value TSMs bring.

“Local 400 is always proud to work with veterans and having TSM Nick Johnsen join our team is a huge plus for our members and the leadership here at Local 400. Hiring through Mission: Workforce Alliance makes it even easier to locate qualified veterans and we appreciate the partnership!” stated Doug Dokey, Business Manager at Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400.

Nick Johnsen expressed his enthusiasm for his new career path: "Mission: Workforce Alliance truly streamlined my job search, connecting me with a great opportunity. I'm excited to start my career with Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400 and leverage my military skills in this new role."

Wisconsin faces a significant workforce shortage, with an aging population and declining birth rates contributing to a need for skilled workers. Annually, an estimated 200,000 individuals transition out of the military, bringing a wealth of technical expertise, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. Mission: Workforce Alliance aims to streamline the recruitment process for businesses, making it more accessible and cost-effective to tap into this exceptional talent pool.

Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400 has a long-standing commitment to community involvement, including their "Heat's On Program," "Rebuilding Together," and partnerships with organizations like the International Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Foundation (IWSH). Their embrace of programs like Mission: Workforce Alliance further demonstrates their dedication to supporting veterans and strengthening the local economy.

About Mission: Workforce Alliance: Mission: Workforce Alliance connects Wisconsin employers with transitioning service members, spouses, and veterans to combat the state's workforce shortage. The program simplifies the recruitment process and provides resources to help businesses understand and leverage the diverse capabilities of veteran employees. To learn more about the program and how your business can be part of it, please visit missionworkforcealliance.org.