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- Program to bring up to 400 new technicians to help close the industry-wide skills gap in areas such as data centres and energy systems
Schneider Electric has a new initiative to recruit and train US military veterans for careers in its Services business. The effort will create pathways for up to 400 technicians, including veterans, to join Schneider Electric’s workforce in customer-facing service representative roles supporting data centers, energy systems, and other mission-critical facilities.
Demand for skilled technicians is at an all-time high as industries that power the global economy continue to expand at exponential rates. Data centre demand alone is projected to grow 33% per year, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI. At the same time, the availability of skilled professionals to maintain and modernise these complex systems is shrinking. Schneider Electric’s veteran hiring initiative is designed to bridge this growing skills gap, while providing veterans with meaningful civilian career opportunities.
Jerome Soltani, Senior Vice President, USA Services, Schneider Electric, comments:
“Veterans have the mission-focused mindset, problem-solving skills, and leadership qualities that make them invaluable in customer-facing roles. By putting veterans at the heart of our Services strategy, we are building a resilient team ready to meet the evolving demands of critical facilities, while strengthening the backbone of our future-ready workforce.”
This initiative builds on Schneider Electric’s long-standing success in recruiting veterans and leveraging the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, which provides hands-on training and mentorship for veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Through these efforts, Schneider Electric equips veterans with the skills and certifications needed to thrive as service representatives, while offering attractive career growth and earning potential. That commitment has earned repeated national recognition, including designation as a 2025 Gold Military Friendly® Employer, an honor that underscores Schneider Electric’s support for meaningful career paths for veterans nationwide.
