Sr. Director of Operations at OmniTRAX, Jason Cathey,  confirmed the company’s support of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program (ESGR) during an official pledging ceremony at the Pentagon earlier in December. OmniTRAX is one of several dozen rapidly growing rail industry players to jump on board in supporting the program.

“The support OmniTRAX is giving the ESGR program, combined with their human capital management programs designed to attract and retain vets, guardsmen/women and reservists, will dramatically strengthen the talent pool in the extended rail industry for decades to come. We’re glad to be a part of their comprehensive efforts to ensure a vibrant and growing industry,” said Michele Malski, Founder and President of SPRING.

Veteran employment software company, FASTPORT aided in the facilitation of OmniTRAX’s active support for the ESGR program. FASTPORT is best known for assisting military personnel find career opportunities along with Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING). Information in the announcement confirmed all three companies successfully created a registered apprenticeship program for conductors as a result of their collaborative support.

“We are constantly expanding our outreach to hire both veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve. This program fits our goals of investing in the future generations of railroaders while supporting our country’s military,” said OmniTRAX CEO Kevin Shuba, who is also an Army veteran.