Hiring military veterans is a top priority for many companies in the ship repair and defense industries—and for good reason. Veterans bring unparalleled discipline, technical skills, and a mission-first mindset that aligns perfectly with the demands of our sector. But finding and matching the right veteran talent with the right job has long been an expensive and inefficient process.
To address this challenge, companies have used Oplign—a military-to-civilian job-matching platform designed to streamline the hiring process for veteran candidates. By leveraging Oplign’s technology, some companies like Boeing have achieved a 70% reduction in cost-per-hire for veteran roles and reported improved quality and speed in candidate placements.
Oplign’s technology simplifies the hiring process by translating military experience into civilian job qualifications in real time. Its matching engine automatically aligns veteran skills, certifications, and experience with open roles—without the need for manual resume parsing or guesswork. For a company like Boeing, this meant immediate access to qualified veteran candidates already aligned with the technical and security clearance requirements of their roles.
This same service is available to you—for free—through your membership. As a member of the Virginia Ship Repair Association, your company has access to Oplign’s platform, regardless of whether you're a large contractor or a small business in the ship repair ecosystem.
Getting started with Oplign is simple. There's no software to install, no steep learning curve, and no additional cost. Just go here https://www.virginiashiprepair.org/Jobs.aspx , click on the ‘Companies’ button at the top of the page, complete the registration page, and tell them what you’re looking for.
For more information, contact the VSRA office or reach out directly to Oplign at mike@oplign.com or jeff@oplign.com .
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