In a world where freedom and security are cherished values, it is crucial to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices made by our armed forces. National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), celebrated every May, offers a vital opportunity for us to express our gratitude and respect for the men and women who have selflessly served their nation. As… Read More »
Tag: Military Employment
CPI Wins Crain’s Cool Places To Work 2017 – Ranking #2 Out Of 100
Certified service disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) (NVBDC) Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is proud to rank #2 out of 100 on the 2017 Crains Cool Places to Work Michigan list. This is the second time in a row that CPI has made the list, ranking #7 out of the 75 companies that were named on the… Read More »
Transitioning from the Military to the Civilian Workforce – This Is My CPI!
We are currently in the midst of a trend in America to hire out-processing military personnel and veterans. Some of the largest companies in the world, including Apple, Amazon, AT&T, BAE Systems, Chase Bank, Coca Cola, CVS, General Dynamics, Kellogg’s, Microsoft and many, many more, have made hiring veterans a top priority. Why then, do… Read More »
Here’s To Another 35 Years!
In 1982, the price of a gallon of gas was $1.22. The unemployment rate was at 9.7%. The average cost of a new house was $82,200. Time Magazine named the Man of the Year as the computer. The first ever CD player was sold in Japan. Emoticons were created at Carnegie Mellon University. Michael Jackson… Read More »
Do You Have Grit?
Theres a good deal of talk these days about what it takes to make it in the fiercely competitive job market. Whether you are looking for a job or working full time, there has been a shift in the employment landscape, which suggests that your jobs could just disappear, and you would be put in… Read More »
ABC’s Person Of The Week, Colonel Larry Phelps Works For CPI
When the lights click on at the Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) offices long before 8 a.m., the CPI staff sets to work with one goal in mind, to put veterans to work. A global staffing company founded by Steve York in 1982, and headquartered in Waterford, Michigan, CPI has spent more than 33 years partnering… Read More »
Recruiters Are People Too
CPI recruiters work hard everyday to find you a great job. They are always doing the next right thing! … Read More »
A Veteran’s Journey To Find Employment In America
One veteran’s story of how he transitioned from the military to employment in the civilian workplace. … Read More »
The Passenger
Home In late summer/early fall 2015, CPI became certified as a veteran owned small business by The Department of Veterans Affairs (SVOB) and the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). These certifications gave CPI the validation and cache to move forward in our community and throughout the world, to help other businesses fulfill their desires… Read More »
Veteran Owned CPI Helps Veterans Find Employment
There is movement in the United States to ensure that those service men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving their fellow citizens are given every opportunity to find employment. There is also a push to help them develop pathways to job opportunities that capitalize on the skills and discipline that military… Read More »