Join Centergy and New North for an informative, one-hour virtual session (will be recorded) introducing the SkillBridge platform—a powerful Department of Defense program that connects transitioning service members with civilian career opportunities during their last 180 days of service. SkillBridge allows employers to tap into a pipeline of highly skilled, mission-driven talent while helping veterans gain valuable civilian work experience before their official separation from the military.
Veterans bring leadership, discipline, teamwork, and advanced technical skills to the civilian workforce. Their impact extends well beyond the job site—veterans and their families contribute millions of dollars annually to the Central Wisconsin economy through wages, entrepreneurship, homeownership, and local spending. Research shows that each veteran who settles in the region generates an estimated $60,000–$80,000 in annual economic activity, multiplying the benefits for businesses and communities alike. Attracting and retaining them strengthens our economy, expands our skilled labor force, and enriches our communities for generations.
This event is part of Central Command, Centergy’s veteran attraction initiative designed to make Central Wisconsin a destination of choice for service members and their families. Central Command encompasses targeted marketing campaigns, direct talent recruitment, business resources, and other efforts to connect veterans with rewarding careers and vibrant communities across our five-county region.
Who Should Attend:
Employers interested in hiring veterans and service members
HR professionals and recruiters
Veteran-serving organizations
Community and business leaders
➡️ Following the September 17 virtual session, participants are invited to a hands-on, in-person SkillBridge Training Workshop in Wausau on Wednesday, September 30th. This interactive session will provide employers, HR professionals, and recruiters with practical guidance on implementation, best practices, and strategies to successfully engage with the SkillBridge program.
Event Details – In-Person Training Workshop 📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2025 🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Wausau, WI (venue to be announced)
Those who wish to participate in the in-person workshop following the virtual information session may register here.
Date & Time
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Centergy
Centergy, Inc. is a 501(c)4 nonprofit regional marketing and economic development organization. Our purpose is to foster collaboration among private and public-sector leaders throughout the five counties of central Wisconsin that make up the Centergy Region: Adams, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Wood Counties.
The Centergy brand provides an effective way to leverage the collective economic power of the region’s five counties. It allows us to unite the region’s efforts in talent attraction and development, regional brand development, business development, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within the business community.
