The CivilianJobs.com 2014 Most ValuableEmployers (MVE) for Military®

Below, please find employer profiles of the 2014 MVEs. The brief snapshots capture some of the highlights regarding why these military-friendly companies were recognized as winners, and why they are employers worth seeking out if you are a military-experienced job seeker.

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7-Eleven, Inc. (Dallas, TX): Veterans fill roles of Franchisee Owner-Operators, Store Managers and Field Consultants in significant numbers at 7-Eleven, Inc. in the U.S. The company has openings nationwide, wherever it has operations, says

Isaac Padilla, Franchise Marketing Manager. “We have members of our Franchise Sales Team who are military veterans and, where logistics allow, recruit former military personnel in good standing,” Padilla says. Since 2009, 7-Eleven also has offered Veterans a 10 percent discount on their Franchise Fee (with savings of up to $75,000). About 60 Veterans have capitalized on this offer; 30 did so in 2013.

www.accenture.com/military

Accenture (Denver, CO): As a global consulting, outsourcing and technology company, Accenture offers veterans vast career opportunities. “Many apply their

experience operating in the government environment with Accenture Federal Services, while others choose to apply their functional skills, such as management, logistics, cybersecurity or accounting to work with clients across industries,” says Christopher Green, Military Recruiting Lead. Accenture’s military-friendly activities and accolades include: the Accenture Military Career Coach, an online tool for transitioning veterans; member of the 100,000 Jobs Mission; funding to approximately 50 disabled veterans for participation in an onsite entrepreneurial boot camp; and sponsorship of the V-Wise training college, which provides high-touch entrepreneurial training to female veterans.

AeroTurbine, Inc. (Miramar, FL): “AeroTurbine, Inc. is a best-in-class company for former military, not only due to our most recent hiring stats, but also because we

are a leader in the aeronautics industry,” says Stacy-Ann Francis, HR Generalist. Thirteen percent of 299 employees are veterans; the company hired 16 last year. Jobs are open in Miramar, FL; Dallas, TX; and Goodyear, AZ. Positions for sales, marketing, records analysts and customer service are just a few of the various opportunities. The company reaches out to potential veteran employees via military.com, LinkedIn, Indeed.com, the Veterans Job Fair in Dallas, TX, and Bradley-Morris.

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Allentown, PA): Veterans often advance in roles of greater responsibilities at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., says Connie Metzger, Staffing Manager/Recruiter. “Our company culture is

conducive to transitioning and former military, as we have many former military personnel in our plants,” Metzger says. The company is the world’s largest supplier of hydrogen and helium. Fifteen percent of 21,000 employees are veterans. Types of jobs include: Plant Managers, Operation Techs, Maintenance Techs, Electrical Techs, Instrumentation Techs, Drivers and Vehicle Mechanics. Air Products has an outreach program that includes visiting military bases and job fairs. Its online Career Center includes a special veteran section.

www.aeroturbine.com

Archer Daniels Midland (Decatur, IL): The employees of Archer Daniels Midland turn crops into renewable products that meet the demands of a growing world. In 2013, the company stepped up its military recruiting efforts by signing a statement of support for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, says Dean Espenschied, Employee and Labor Relations Representative. Other efforts

included partnering with the Illinois National Guard, ESGR and Illinois Department of Employment Security to host a hiring event; working with targeted military installations to support transition assistance programs; and joining the 100,000 Jobs Mission Coalition and Illinois Hires Heroes Consortium. Open jobs include Truck Drivers, Maintenance, Millwrights, Electricians and Boiler Operators.

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APi Group Inc. (New Brighton, MN): West Point graduate Lee Anderson has a passion to hire veterans at his privately held company, APi Group Inc., so the specialty

construction company attends hiring conferences sponsored by four different search firms. It also partners with the US Chamber Hiring Our Heroes Program, which sponsors more than 300 hiring fairs, says Les Larson, Director of Corporate Recruiting. APi Group has a seven-week Leadership Development Program for junior military officers. “We have a similar program for enlisted veterans (called the Veterans Rotation Program), as well as other various positions, from Welders to Project Managers,” Larson says. More than 40 companies in 40 states comprise APi Group.

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Amazon.com, Inc. (Seattle, WA): Amazon.com, Inc. has hired hundreds of veterans this year into its fulfillment network, corporate business units and customer service areas.

“We will continue to expand our military and spouse hiring initiatives in 2014,” says Crystal Ashley, Program Specialist, Worldwide Operations Talent Acquisition and Customer Service. In 2010, Amazon launched the Military Talent Recruiting initiative. The Military Talent recruiting team has since grown, developing into the Amazon Military Talent Partnership, which promotes military hiring and global engagement across all business units in the company. Amazon also offers the “Amazon Warriors” employee affinity group, in which veterans receive networking opportunities and professional guidance/mentoring.

www.amazon.com/military

AREVA Inc. (Lynchburg, VA): Field Services Engineers and Project Managers are needed at AREVA Inc., which provides customers low-carbon power generation solutions worldwide. Denise Woernle, Director HR Communication, says the company is starting a program in which

AREVA military veterans mentor new-hire veterans. “We also have an established AREVA Military Veteran Network and mail distribution list across our U.S. region,” she says. AREVA attends military recruiting events, including Recruit Military, Hire our Heroes, SASE and MOJO. “We’ve hired more than 50 veterans since creating this focus area for recruiting just over two years ago,” Woernle says. Positions are open in Lynchburg, VA; Charlotte, NC; Richland, WA; and Columbia, MD.

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Allsteel and HON Manufacturing (Muscatine, IA): Office furniture manufacturer Allsteel and HON Manufacturing is recruiting veterans as Production Supervisors and Team Leaders, plus those with knowledge on procurement and purchasing. The

company also needs people for skilled trades and maintenance jobs, says Adrienne Wheeler, Community Relations Manager. Manufacturing facilities are located throughout Muscatine, IA, and there are plants in Georgia and Alabama. Allsteel and HON recruits veterans via organizations like the Quad Cities Chamber We Hire Vets program, Hire Our Heroes and the Rock Island Arsenals career fairs. Military hires receive additional internal resources and mentors, who coach and assist veterans to assimilate into the company’s specific culture.

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BNSF Railway (Fort Worth, TX): Overall, BNSF has hired more than 6,000 veterans since 2005, when it started its strong military recruiting program,

says John H. Wesley III, Manager of Military Staffing. BNSF currently employs more than 7,100 veterans, 17 percent of its workforce. In 2013, the company added more than 1,200 veterans, 26 percent of all new hires. On average, BNSF attends approximately 50 veteran-focused job fairs and recruiting events annually. The company offers enhanced and extended benefits for those called to active duty. In 2012, BNSF also donated $500,000 to the United Service Organizations foundation, which funded the Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, VA.

www.bnsf.com/military

Bell Helicopter (Fort Worth, TX): As a defense contractor, hiring veterans is a high priority at Bell Helicopter, says Kevin Washer, Military Program

Recruiter. “They have skill sets that we need: engineering, operations, aircraft maintenance, skilled trades,” Washer says. “And, they have walked a mile in our customers’ boots.” Bell Helicopter has partnerships with Employer Support of the Guard & Reserves, 100K Jobs Mission, Allies in Service and the Texas Veterans Commission. The company attends job fairs hosted by the Texas Veterans Commission, Recruit Military and the Non Commissioned Officers Association. It supports programs like The Armed Forces Bowl, Sky Ball, Snowball Express and Ride to Recovery.

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Bank of America (Charlotte, NC): Bank of America employs more than 6,500 veterans, reservists and service members. “In 2013, we exceeded our goal to hire 2,000 veterans,” says O’Hentrice Love, Communications

Manager Global Marketing & Corporate Affairs. “We set up a formal military recruiting program in 2007 that includes a dedicated team of specially trained recruiters.” Bank of America is also a founding member of Veterans on Wall Street, a consortium of five banks connecting veterans to jobs. And its Support and Assistance Group provides networking, mentoring and information forums. It has more than 5,000 members and 27 chapters, including one recently formed in London.

www.bankofamerica.com/military

CACI International Inc. (Arlington, VA): In more than 20 countries, employees of CACI International deploy biometrics tools that identify terrorist threats, deliver maps and geospatial imagery used for operational planning, and provide the supply chain security

framework to transport medical equipment and surgical supplies, says Denyse S. Gordon, Senior Manager, Veteran Support & Initiative. Twenty-one percent of CACI’s employees are veterans; those with disabilities comprise six percent of the workforce. CACI has a host of initiatives for veterans, including support of the White House’s Joining Forces Initiative and creation of a Veteran Employee Resource Group. And CACI’s Deploying Talent Creating Careers program provides career opportunities specifically to wounded veterans.

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Baker Hughes Incorporated (Houston, TX): Baker Hughes hires veterans throughout the entire United States but plans on hiring additional military talent in geographic areas of increased growth and activity. Those include: Texas, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, New

Mexico, California and Alaska, says Mark J. Szabo, Talent Acquisition Lead, Military Programs. The company’s Military Recruiting Program includes a four-person team to develop relationships across the country, he says. Baker Hughes is piloting an apprenticeship program aimed at transitioning veterans in the supply chain area. It also launched a Veterans Resource Group, which is run by veterans.

www.bakerhughes.com

CBRE (Los Angeles, CA): A Veteran Engagement Team connects experienced veteran employees with veteran new hires and candidates to demonstrate where military experience overlaps with corporate roles at CBRE, says Simone Fraid, Communications Specialist. The company is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Types of open positions include: Engineer, Sales, Professional Maintenance Technician, Management and Real Estate Professionals. CBRE has two military recruiters. They use a variety of recruiting channels, such as military placement firms, military job boards, LinkedIn, in-person career fairs, and government and nonprofit resources. CBRE’s policies support active duty and reservist military personnel who are called to duty.

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Capstone Corporation (Alexandria, VA): Because of the type of work Capstone Corp. performs, it specifically targets military personnel in its recruiting efforts. Forty-seven percent of employees are former military, says John J. McNally III, Senior

VP-Mission Solutions. Capstone supports customers in more than 20 states and nine overseas locations that require experts in operations, planning, training and exercise management; information technology and command, control, computers, communication, and intelligence technical and management support; and scientific and technical assistance. Most require security clearances. Capstone expects to hire an additional 130 employees with military backgrounds in the next 12 months, an increase of 25 percent in the overall company size.

www.capstonecorp.com/jobs

Capital One Financial Corporation (McLean, VA): Capital One feels it “can provide the opportunity for [veterans] to join a company that has the same values they lived by during their military career,” says Chris Giacchi, Military Recruiting

Manager. The company offers a Military Mentorship Program, connecting new hires with other veterans. Capital One saw an increase in military/spouse hires from 189 in 2011, to 598 in 2012, to 857 in 2013. In March 2012, it committed $4.5 million to the U.S. Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes program. “Capital One’s Military Recruiting program is proactive and multifaceted,” Giacchi says. Hiring outreach activities include engaging with bases, sponsoring conferences and partnering with military groups.

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CCA (Nashville, TN): CCA designs, builds, manages and operates prisons, jails, detention centers and residential re-entry centers on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Marshals Service, and many states and counties nationwide. “CCA is always looking to hire military-experienced employees at any of our 50-plus facilities throughout the United States,” says Melanie Carnaggio, Director, Recruiting and Selection. The company seeks Correctional Officers, Academic Instructors, Administrators and Medical Staff (LPNs and RNs). CCA recruits via military job boards, career fairs and professional alumni associations. It also works with Transition Assistance Programs.

www.cca.com/careers/careers-for-military

CAE USA (Tampa, FL): CAE USA’s business is providing products and services to the military. There are many opportunities for veterans, says Carlota Centeio-Pinto, Human Resources Manager. The company provides turnkey training solutions, as well as comprehensive training support services such as simulator instruction and maintenance

to US Department of Defense and international military customers. CAE will hire veterans at its corporate headquarters in Tampa, FL, as well as at 22 military site locations where it provides training support services. In 2013, CAE hired 181 military veterans; 46 percent of employees are veterans. Its Community Involvement Committee has partnerships with local organizations that support military service members.

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Coca-Cola Refreshments (Atlanta, GA): Not only does Coca-Cola Refreshments have active programs to recruit veterans and support them as employees, but it also reaches out to

those who are actively serving, says Jerome Richard, Program Manager. The company has several company-sponsored USO events, including greeting redeployed GIs at the airport. It also has participated in the Adopt a Platoon program. This year for Veteran’s Day, the company sent USO Care Packages. Other initiatives include participation in more than 30 military recruiting events, partnering with Military Spouse Employer Partnership to employ military spouses, and partnering with Hire Heroes and the USO to hire wounded warriors.

www.enjoycareers.com/military

CN Rail (Montreal, Canada): Retirements and growth mean CN Rail will replenish its workforce, says Todd Taylor, Senior Manager, Human Resources. Top states are: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi. Key positions are: Conductor Trainee, Assistant

Signalman, Carman Apprentice, Assistant Trainmaster, Assistant Track Supervisor and Track Maintainer. Trainmaster Adam Miller notes, “As a veteran, your attention to detail and your ability to multitask and work autonomously can take you far here. CN is a great place to work, a place where they value you as an employee and as a person.” CN works with the White House’s Joining Forces initiative and participates in dozens of targeted military events.

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Chesapeake Energy Corporation (Oklahoma City, OK): Chesapeake Energy Corp. understands that many military employees are starting a new career. “That’s why we offer a number of transitional tools that help them integrate and understand Chesapeake and its culture, including specialized

orientations, mentoring by a fellow veteran, professional gatherings and career development training,” says Sarah Piowaty, Content Development Representative II. The company is the second-largest producer of natural gas and 11th largest producer of oil and natural gas liquids in the United States. Chesapeake trains employees in specific job functions. For example, the Nomac National Training Center provides 136 hours of classroom instruction. Employees then spend six days on a drilling rig simulator.

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Component Repair Technologies (Mentor, OH): As a leader in aerospace component repairs, Component Repair Technologies provides services to airlines,

the military and land and marine turbine engine operators. Fifteen percent of employees are veterans. “We are an extremely technical business and have found that technicians and leaders of technicians in the military are accustomed to dealing with a high level of technical detail in their jobs,” says John Gallagher, HR Manager. CRT connects new hires with employees from their same military branch. “Often we have found that they were stationed together at some point or had worked under the same leaders, which creates an immediate connection,” Gallagher says.

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Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA): Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. has nearly tripled its percentage of veteran hires in the last two years (now at six percent) and hired more veterans in 2013 than during any year in the company’s 40-year history, says Ryan Kosowsky, Managing Director, Talent Acquisition. “The message from senior leadership has been that

hiring a veteran is often an investment in the future, and Schwab is a company built on smart investments,” Kosowsky says. Top initiatives are: employee resource group Military Veterans Network; Career Skills Forums; Schwab’s participation in the 100,000 Jobs Mission; and alliances with groups like the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

www.schwab-veterans.jobs

CSX Corporation (Jacksonville, FL): Due to recent mandated federal regulations that call for additional control of CSX’s freight trains, CSX Corp. will hire in nearly all areas, says

Steve Toomey, Manager, Military/Diversity Recruiting. All told, this employer will add former military in more than 150 locations throughout the Eastern United States. CSX hired 712 veterans in 2013, more than 30 percent of all newly hired employees. The company accumulated many military awards in 2013. Several managers received the “Patriot Award” for supporting activated Guard and Reserve employees. The CSX transportation network encompasses about 21,000 route miles of track in 23 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario and Quebec.

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Crete Carrier Corporation (Lincoln, NE): Nearly 30 percent of employees at Crete Carrier have military backgrounds. “Throughout our history, military veterans have been

key members of our team,” says Jessica Zelmer, Senior Communication Specialist, adding that Crete has one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. The company’s Patriot Fleet Program involves 10 trucks wrapped with branding from the five military branches; patriot drivers (veterans) speak at career events at bases. Crete has partnered with the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces and Hero 2 Hired. As of December 2013, Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking received VA approval to provide on-the-job truck driving training to qualified military personnel.

www.wehireveterans.com

C.R. England (Salt Lake City, UT): C.R. England, the largest temperature-controlled carrier in the world, provides a comprehensive range of transportation solutions to a rapidly evolving customer base. The company owners, World War II veterans, are a driving force behind a veterans’ program, says Michael Lynch, Senior Military Recruiter. C.R. England offers free tuition for Class A CDL training to veterans, with a six-month driving commitment.

“We are also offering various bonus packages to include higher entry-level pay for those with documented military driving experience,” Lynch says. The company offers veterans’ training at a central location so they can “continue the camaraderie they are used to,” he adds.

www.crengland.com/vets

Datalogic Industrial Automation (Telford, PA): Italian company Datalogic helps businesses become more efficient by incorporating quality automation solutions into their processes. The company has a long history of creating innovative bar code readers, data collection mobile computers, sensors, vision systems and laser marking systems. The Datalogic Industrial Automation Division is one of the major worldwide producers of automatic identification, safety, detection and marking solutions. The company seeks veterans for project management and general management, says Steve Phillabaum, Systems Operations Manager and a Navy veteran. “Military experienced talent brings a unique background of ability to perform in the toughest situations,” he says.

www.datalogic.com

Convergys Corporation (Cincinnati, OH): Veterans and military spouses perform well at Convergys, making them all the more attractive from a recruiting

perspective, says Rebecca Martin, Sourcing Lead, Home Agents, Veterans and Military Spouses. Convergys hires customer service, sales and technical support representatives in customer contact centers nationwide and in its Work From Home program, as well as staff-level positions. Twenty-seven percent of military hires in 2013 were in the Work From Home program, which allows for portable jobs. The company’s partnerships include: Military Spouse Employment Partnership, White House Joining Forces, Wounded Warrior Project, Military Spouse Corporate Career Network and Hiring Our Heroes Job Fairs, among others.

www.convergys.com

Eaton (Cleveland, OH): Eaton’s goal “is to remain one of the most admired companies in the U.S. and to become the employer of choice for military professionals,” says George Bernloehr, Senior Military Talent Acquisition Consultant. The company provides energy-efficient solutions for electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. Eaton has recently established a Veterans Employee Resource Group and also has three full-time employees whose overall responsibility is recruiting military talent. The company has also established internal training for HR professionals and managers to better understand veterans’ value. Between 2012 and 2013, military hires grew from four to six percent at Eaton; last December, 9.5 percent of hires were military.

www.eaton.com/militarycareers

Devon Energy (Oklahoma City, OK): Devon Energy is among the largest U.S.-based independent natural gas and oil producers. The company’s operations are focused on North American onshore exploration and production. Sixteen recruiters and associates search for military talent and will visit a minimum of six military career fairs this year, says

Adam Ward, Recruiter, Military Affairs. “We perform résumé workshops for local veterans, as well as interview training for local Guard and Reserve members,” Ward says. Devon Energy hired more than 70 veterans in 2013, exceeding its six percent goal for veteran hires. The company has increased its hiring goal to seven percent for 2014.

www.devonenergy.com

Deloitte (New York, NY): Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries (“Deloitte”) are the largest providers of professional services in the United States. It has four award-winning businesses: Audit and Enterprise Risk Services, Consulting, Financial Advisory

Services and Tax, says David P. Coyle, MBA, PMP Senior Consultant. Deloitte is expanding veteran personnel in its Federal practice. The company also supports events such as Veterans on Wall Street, Veteran MBAs and TAP programs. And Deloitte developed the Career Opportunity Redefinition & Exploration Leadership Program, which brings recently separated military personnel to Deloitte University in Westlake, TX (at no expense to the veteran) to experience Deloitte’s established learning programs and leadership development curriculum.

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Edward Jones (St. Louis, MO): To serve the growing number of Americans needing long-term financial advice, Edward Jones seeks financial advisors to open more branch offices, says John Boul, Global Media Relations Manager. The goal - to hire 20,000 financial advisors by 2020. More than 1,300 veterans serve as Edward Jones Financial Advisors - 11 percent of the workforce. In 2013, the firm exceeded a hiring goal, offering contracts to 468 veterans. Edward Jones also has a first-of-its-kind training and mentoring program for veterans. James Weddle, Managing Partner, has signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

www.ejcareer.com/us/military

DaVita Healthcare Partners (Denver, CO): In 2013, DaVita hired more than 359 veterans. Of those, more than 30 were hired into leadership positions. DaVita is a

leading provider of kidney care. Last year, it merged with HealthCare Partners, the largest operator of medical groups and physician networks. “Veterans often manage the operations of DaVita’s clinics and business offices,” says Jennie Lacey, Project Lead Employment Strategy and Branding. More than one-third of the military veterans hired in 2013 are licensed professionals, including registered nurses, registered dietitians and social workers. DaVita was one of two Colorado employers in 2013 to receive the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

careers.davita.com/careers/military

Express Scripts, Inc (St. Louis, MO): Express Scripts has a long commitment to supporting the military through its role in providing the pharmacy benefit in the TRICARE program. “Aside from our business relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense, Express Scripts understands and embraces the value service members and veterans bring to our workforce through the many skills and qualities instilled throughout their service,” says Patrick J. Christie, Manager, Military & Diversity Recruiting Programs. The company attends job fairs by Recruit Military, Hiring Our Heroes and installation-sponsored events. This year, it is creating the Veterans Employee Resource Group. Express Scripts provides three development tracks for individuals, frontline supervisors/leaders and emerging leaders.

careers.express-scripts.com/military

Exelon Corporation (Chicago, IL): Exelon’s utilities deliver electricity and natural gas to more than 6.6 million customers in Maryland, northern Illinois

and southeastern Pennsylvania. In 2013, Exelon hired 280 veterans (11.3 percent of the total hires). Exelon also attended 42 military hiring events in 2013, compared to 21 in 2012, says Griffin Goldin, Sr. Analyst, National and Strategic Programs. Exelon has 18 sites approved for the On-The-Job Training Program, an alternative way to use the VA (G.I. Bill) education benefits. The company will attend at least eight Recruit Military career fairs in 2014. Exelon is also working to strengthen its relationship with the Wounded Warriors’ “Warriors to Work” program.

www.exeloncorp.com/careers

Epes Transport System Inc. (Greensboro, NC): Epes Transport System Inc. is “a strong family-orientated company” that has been in business 83 years, says Melissa

Davis, Director of Recruiting. “We have donated equipment to one of our approved schools in North Carolina that started a Truck Driving School on the base in Fort Bragg for veterans.” Davis says Epes actively recruits at military job fairs, in online publications and through its website. Veterans with comparable military driving experience and a Class A CDL can enter a training program without attending a school. The company also offers tuition reimbursement for candidates with no driving experience and a refresher reimbursement for those with older driving experience.

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FDM Group (New York, NY): FDM Group is committed to providing veterans not just with a job, but also technical and professional training that equips them

with lifelong skills, says Monica Hogan, Marketing Coordinator, FDM North America. FDM specializes in three IT service areas: software development, project management, and office and application support. All former military employees receive three months of free IT training through the award-winning FDM Academy. Since the program’s inception, FDM has welcomed 71 veterans into the Academy, with six more booked to start in 2014 and 18 veterans currently working on site with clients as FDM IT Consultants.

www.fdmgroup.com/us-careers-veteran_program

Enterprise Holdings (St. Louis, MO): Enterprise’s military recruitment efforts are supported through its membership in the 100,000 Jobs Mission and Joining Forces Travel Industry Coalition, as well as by maintaining an active presence at military hiring fairs throughout the country, says Pam Webster, AVP, Talent Acquisition. Enterprise is the largest car rental service provider in the world. More than 150 talent acquisition professionals seek applicants

in local markets where there are military installations and transition centers. Enterprise provides formal mentoring programs, informal coaching programs and a Military and Veteran’s Employee Resource Group. In November, the Enterprise Holdings Foundation announced a $250,000 donation to the Fisher House Foundation.

www.go.enterpriseholdings.com/military

The GEO Group, Inc. (Boca Raton, FL): The GEO Group is the world’s leading provider of correctional, detention and community re-entry services, with 98 facilities and 18,000 employees worldwide. In 2013, the company hired 651 veterans, up from 481 veteran hires in 2011, says Gina Larsen, Manager HR Marketing and Recruitment. The company lists job opportunities on more than 20 veteran-specific websites and attends half a dozen military recruiting events annually. It conducts multiple recruiting campaigns at transition centers. “The similarities between GEO and the military will make the transition for veterans easy, given GEO’s disciplined structure and collaborative culture; veterans assimilate quickly and easily into the organization,” Larsen says.

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GE (Fairfield, CT): More than 10,000 veterans are currently working in all of GE’s businesses. “They are a proven talent pool, and we have committed to hiring 1,000 a year (or more) through 2016,” says Kris Urbauer, Program Manager, Military Initiatives and Junior Officer Leadership Program. The GE Veterans Network assists veterans with the transition into the company. New employees receive a “buddy” to help with adjusting to the culture. GE’s Junior Officer Leadership

Program is a two-year rotational leadership program, in which each participant goes through three different rotations to learn a business in depth before starting a full-time position.

www.ge.com/veterans

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Danbury, CT): Veterans with experience installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and/or repairing power

plants bring a valuable skill set that enables success at FuelCell Energy. “In addition, we have hired or promoted military-experienced personnel to leadership roles where they have consistently performed well, demonstrating superior skill in leading and managing teams,” says Darrell Bradford, VP of Human Resources. The integrated fuel cell company designs, manufactures, installs, operates and services stationary fuel cell power plants. Overall, 15 percent of the workforce identified themselves as veterans in fiscal year 2013. FuelCell Energy provides new hire orientation training and ongoing technical training to Shop Floor personnel and Technicians.

www.fce.com

Groendyke Transport Inc. (Enid, OK): Groendyke Transport is one of the largest tank-truck carriers in the nation and has more than 80 years of expertise in liquid bulk shipping operations. Twenty percent of its employment force is former military, says Becky Hodgen, Communications

Manager. Groendyke has a partnership through the Army PaYS program. It allows the company to begin a relationship with military personnel from the moment they sign up for a particular branch. The company was featured for its veteran recruitment in a special hosted by Larry King on the Discovery Channel. It is also a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Heroes to Hire.

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Frontier Communications (Stamford, CT): Job opportunities exist in 29 states for everything from Customer Service, to IT, to Technicians at Frontier Communications, says Gregg Barratt, AVP Veterans Affairs. The company is one of the nation’s largest providers of communication services focused on rural America. Frontier is a member of the 100,000 Jobs Mission, and veterans or military spouses make up 11 percent of its workforce. Frontier also provides a special military onboarding and training video for all new military personnel and

their family members. HR and recruiting staff go through training about veterans’ transitions to civilian life. And a retention tracking system is in place for veteran and spouse employees.

www.frontier.com/careers/military-careers

Integrity Applications Incorporated (Chantilly, VA): As a veteran-owned firm that provides high-quality technical and engineering services to enhance

the national security of the United States, Integrity Applications Inc. “is very much aware of the many benefits offered to our company and to our customer by military-experienced talent,” says William S. Jugus, SVP & COO. The company primarily supports the intelligence community. IAI seeks military-experienced talent at all locations, but particularly in Dayton, OH, where it anticipates significant growth in 2014. Another focus area is at its headquarters in Chantilly, VA. Nearly 90 percent of IAI’s hires are a result of employee referrals and networking within the military and intelligence communities.

www.integrity-apps.com

Ingenuity IEQ (Midland, MI): Ingenuity IEQ is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that recently requested to be certified as a

Michigan Values Veterans Certified Employer. The company “is growing fast, and we are always on the lookout for new talent,” says Jacquelyn Beffrey, Staffing and Development Specialist. Ingenuity IEQ provides expertise and technology to make buildings more energy-efficient, healthier, cleaner and greener. Veterans comprise 20 percent of the workforce, and they made up 50 percent of employees hired in 2013. The company recruits from various sources, such as Pure Michigan Talent Connect, Veterans’ Service Divisions, US Department of VA, Army Strong Community Center and Hiring Our Heroes.

www.ingenuityieq.com

Humana, Inc. (Louisville, KY): In January 2013, Humana hired 1,000 additional veterans and military spouses. Total hires since the company’s

original commitment in August 2011 reached 1,593 by the end of 2013, says Jay Brethen, Talent Acquisition, Veteran & Military Spouse Programs. Humana attended the December 2013 national conference for the Student Veterans of America. “Our current area of focus is to attend Student Veteran Chapter engagements and invite them to military career events within our business markets,” Brethen says. Humana is a winner of the Secretary of Defense’s Employee Support of the Guard, Reserve Freedom Award for 2013, and was a finalist in 2012.

www.humana.com

Intel (Santa Clara, CA): Intel ensures that, “once veterans are hired, they are given the maximum opportunities to succeed,” says Rob Polston, Program Manager for Military Staffing & Recruiting.

The company offers Veteran Transition Resources training to new military hires. Supervisors receive specialized training on how to best manage veterans. This year, Intel is kicking off an apprentice and internship program for severely disabled wounded warriors, partnering with Project Hired. Recruiters attend several events, including Military Base Transition Assistance Career Fairs, Hiring Our Heroes Career Fairs, White House Joining Forces, 100,000 Jobs Mission Coalition and Operation Impact Wounded Warrior. In addition, Intel sources veterans at college campuses nationwide.

www.intel.com/go/veterans

Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Arlington, VA): Halfaker is rapidly expanding into a leading information technology solutions provider. “We are providing several clients with intelligence analysis and operations center support, which requires

clearly defined and highly skilled subject matter experts. Veterans are uniquely qualified to fill these positions,” says Kathleen Delarm, Director of Recruiting. Twenty-seven percent of the government contractor’s employees are veterans. President and CEO Dawn Halfaker is the President of the Board of Directors of Wounded Warrior Project. “We work closely with a representative from WWP Warriors to Work, which is a program that assists warriors with the transition back into the civilian workforce,” Delarm says.

www.halfaker.com

Kraft Foods (Northfield, IL): “Step inside Kraft, and you’ll meet veterans working in every area of our business, applying the skills they learned in the military and

developing a whole range of new ones, too,” says Timothy J. Mote, Director, Talent Acquisition & University Relations. More than 1,100 veterans work at Kraft. Kraft launched a military talent community website last year and has a military recruiting team. It has a partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and supports several organizations promoting veterans’ job placements. Kraft seeks veterans to fill a broad range of roles, including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Black Belts Finance, Sales, Marketing and Information Systems.

www.kraftcareers.com/veterans

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (New York, NY): JPMorgan Chase and 10 other firms launched the 100,000 Jobs Mission in early 2011 with the goal of hiring at least 100,000 veterans by 2020. In approximately three years, the initiative has grown to 133 member companies. “We have collectively hired nearly 117,500 veterans, surpassing our original goal seven years ahead of schedule,” says Tim Keefe, FVP/Communications Sr. Manager. “We have doubled our commitment and now pledge to hire a total of 200,000 veterans by 2020.” The company has unique programs, such as Military 101, training managers on military culture. And Body Armor to Business Suits helps veterans assimilate into the firm.

www.ChaseMilitary.com

J. M. Waller Associates, Inc. (Fairfax, VA): J. M. Waller Associates Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that values the expertise that veterans bring to the workplace, say Paula Roberson, Director of HR, and Brent Sinn, Marketing/Proposal Coordinator. It provides engineering, logistics, technical, management and professional consulting services to industry, municipal, state and federal agencies. J. M. Waller reimburses employees for professional registrations (e.g., architect, engineer, geologist, planner, environmental manager). The company will pay 100 percent of one registration for each employee, plus any others that are required for J. M. Waller to do business. Eighteen percent of J. M. Waller’s new hires in 2013 were veterans.

www.jmwaller.com

La Quinta Inns & Suites (Dallas, TX): La Quinta Inns & Suites seeks both veterans and military spouses. “As we have a heavy focus on ‘people’ and ‘family’

at La Quinta, we have always believed it is important to embrace ‘military families,’” says Derek Blake, VP, Marketing & Military Programs. This year, La Quinta expects to hire 20 percent of career positions from the military population. La Quinta is in 46 states with more than 800 hotels. It has created unique partnerships with organizations like the Fisher House Foundation, the Armed Services YMCA, Blue Star Families, Team Red White & Blue, Operation Homefront, Carry the Load, MOAA and the George W. Bush Institute.

www.lq.com/military

J Dog Junk Removal (Wayne, PA): Interested in opening a franchise with a junk removal business? J Dog Franchises is the only franchise to exclusively sell to active duty, Reserve, veteran and military families, says Jerry Flanagan, President/Founder and an Army veteran. “We are currently operating in Pennsylvania and have franchises in Texas and Michigan. Our goal is to sell franchises nationally, therefore employing veterans,”

he says. The company is also hiring those in Sales, Marketing and Administration, plus Laborers and Drivers. “All of our hiring includes training, operations manuals and handbooks. Our franchisees are trained at our corporate headquarters and in the field in their locations,” Flanagan says.

www.jdogjunkremoval.com

ManTech International Corporation (Fairfax, VA): Many of ManTech’s employees with military experience work overseas supporting active military. “ManTech realizes the commitment of those employees and the stress of a deployed lifestyle,” says Charles Miles, Director, Military Programs. “Therefore, ManTech’s ConstantCare program gives those employees and their families direct contact with knowledgeable ManTech human resources staff.” More than 30 full-time recruiters, many of whom are veterans, spend at least half of their time recruiting veterans. During 2013, they attended more than 50 military job fairs, ultimately hiring 1,282 veterans. Those hires accounted for 50 percent of ManTech’s total new hires last year, a five percent increase from the beginning of 2012.

www.ManTech.com

Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, MD): Lockheed Martin partners with American Corporate Partners, a national nonprofit helping veterans transition to the private sector through one-on-one mentoring with business leaders. “Our commitment is to provide 50 mentors for this year-long program,” says Teri Matzkin, Manager, Talent Acquisition Military Relations and Strategic Sourcing. The company expanded a Military Relations Talent Acquisition team to include a manager and five full-time Military Relations Managers. All MRMs are veterans and attend approximately 200 military hiring events nationwide, plus another 40 to 50 wounded warrior career coaching and transition planning meetings/events. In each of the past four years, more than 30 percent of external hires were veterans.

www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/transitioning-military.asp

Level 3 Communications (Broomfield, CO): Level 3 Communications is actively hiring veterans into its Operations Tech Academy, which is a developmental opportunity as part of its North American Operations team. It also recruits veterans for government markets groups, because they may possess required clearances. And it seeks candidates for network operations, field operations, and network security background and skills, says Amy Dietrich, Director of Organization Development & Effectiveness. Many of Level 3’s recruiting staff and Veterans Employee Resources Group members volunteer to help veterans build tools needed for a successful job interview. Level 3 also partners with groups like Boots to Suits, Heroes to Hired, Corporate Gray and Wounded Warrior.

www.level3.com

Navy Federal Credit Union (Vienna, VA): On any given day, Navy Federal has a variety of open positions available in many of its locations. “When members visit our locations they (and their family members) learn of employment opportunities,” says Gina White, Senior Communications Specialist. Navy Federal is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than four million members, a global workforce of 10,298 employees and more than $56 billion in assets. The credit union takes care of employees’ personal career development. For example, the Educational Assistance Program helps employees with college education expenses. And the two-year Executive Development Program is designed to develop employees for consideration for senior-level positions.

www.navyfederal.org

Legion Logistics LLC (Florence, KY): Even though Legion Logistics is small, it is committed to hiring veterans. Its co-founder, Tony Coutsoftides, is a service-disabled veteran, says Mary Hall, Hype Woman. Veterans are given an opportunity to change positions if their current one isn’t a good fit. For example, one employee suffered a TBI during his military service, which made it difficult for him to do his job

as a freight broker. The owners transitioned him into recruiting, and he is now “our greatest asset in our veteran hiring effort,” Hall says. Legion Logistics was one of eight finalists in the Tournament of Small Business Veteran Champions, sponsored by the U.S. Chamber.

www.legion-logistics.com

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC (Houston, TX): Patterson-UTI Drilling is dedicated to hiring a minimum of 40 percent of its entry-level

employees from prior military ranks. In 2013, 47 percent of new hires were veterans, says Brent Hollenbaugh, Manager, Human Resources. The company and its subsidiaries have more than 275 land-based drilling rigs and operate primarily in oil and natural gas producing regions. It has a military-designated recruiter and attends career fairs hosted by ACAP and TAPS programs. A “New to Industry Training Program” provides classroom instruction and on-the-job training to entry-level employees. Patterson-UTI is a member of the Employer Partnership of the Guard and Reserve.

www.patenergy.com/drilling

Onsite Occupational Health & Safety, Inc. (Princeton, IN): Kyle G. Johnson, a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Gulf War, started Onsite OHS in 2008, and the company has a strong commitment to veterans. Onsite OHS is the largest private sector medical provider in Afghanistan, providing medical clinical services and emergency medical services for 26

Forward Operating Bases. The company seeks veterans for this ongoing contract and continually pursues opportunities in Sudan, Iraq, Africa, UAE, the United Kingdom and Egypt, says Andrea Preston, Marketing Coordinator. The company is also moving into the energy industry, recruiting for positions on offshore drilling rigs and on pipeline and construction sites across the United States.

www.onsiteohs.com

Northrop Grumman Corporation (Falls Church, VA): Northrop Grumman employs thousands of veterans worldwide and is committed to

assisting candidates and employees, says Emily Vera, Corporate Recruitment Marketing & Communications Social Recruiting Lead. For several years, about 31 percent of all hires are veterans. In 2013, the company created a full-time military recruiter. And Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition), a career transition assistance program for severely injured service members, continues to thrive, Vera says. Northrop Grumman has partnered with the “Network of Champions,” more than 100 companies that share the commitment to IMPACT. The company shares résumés with them if it doesn’t have a job match for an injured veteran.

www.northropgrumman.com

Puget Sound Energy (Bellevue, WA): PSE hires nearly all power generation workers from the military, says Rachael Brown, Senior Recruiter. “We have also seen a strong contingent of IT new hires from the military,” she says, adding that the company can also now offer Gas Worker Trainee opportunities after several years of a hiatus. Veterans are “a very natural fit, since this is a short, intensive training program,” Brown says. Veterans fill a variety of jobs, from HR to accounting, executive, administrative and skilled trades. A military affinity group, called PSE2, plays an important role in recruiting and retention. The company pairs veterans with experienced professionals to be their mentors.

www.pse.com

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation (Franklin, TN): Noranda Aluminum has developed a military recruiting team that seeks to recruit at least 10 percent military for open requisitions in 2014, says Phillip A Heimbecker, SPHR Human Resources Manager. The company is a leading North American integrated producer of value-added primary aluminum products and high-quality rolled

aluminum coils. Noranda participated in Hiring Heroes’ career fairs in St. Louis, MO, and New Orleans, LA, in 2013. The company is also working with the Transition Assistance Coordinators near Noranda’s plants and is partnering with the local Employment Assistance Offices and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Representatives.

www.norandaaluminum.com

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SAIC (McLean, VA): SAIC is a leading technology integrator with a strong commitment to solve or undertake the country’s most significant problems. In 2014, SAIC expects 25 percent of all new hires to be veterans, says Lauren Darson, Media Relations Specialist. Military-experienced hires can sign up for the Veteran Sponsorship Program, which matches them with veterans who have been at SAIC for some time. SAIC has a formal 60-to-90-day internship program for wounded warriors, focusing on three business areas: Material Control Tech, Logistics Analyst and Training Specialist. And the Reservist Support Network assists those recalled to active duty for an extended time during a war, campaign or expedition.

www.saic.com

Safeway Inc. (Pleasanton, CA): Safeway wants veterans for a variety of roles in grocery stores, distribution centers, manufacturing plants and corporate-level

offices, says Patrick Mireur, Senior Recruiter, Retail Talent Acquisition. Its 2014 JMO/NCO Management Program prepares junior military officers and noncommissioned officers to become Store Managers, First Assistant Store Managers, Warehouse Supervisors and Transportation Supervisors at grocery stores and distribution centers. Safeway also will fill jobs at retail grocery stores, distribution centers, manufacturing plants and corporate offices. In November 2012, Safeway signed an agreement with the Employment Support of the Guard and Reserve. Safeway has Veteran Employee Resource Groups at corporate headquarters and Southern California Vons Division office.

www.careersatsafeway.com/military

Ryder (Miami, FL): In November 2011, Ryder decided to focus on veteran hiring by partnering with the Hiring our Heroes campaign and pledging to hire 1,000 veterans by the end of 2013. Since then, Ryder has hired more than 1,651 veterans, exceeding its

pledge target by 65 percent, says Ed Tobon, Director of Staffing. The company also launched a military-oriented website. The site was also a finalist for the U.S. Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes Post-9/11 Veteran Employment Award. Ryder has worked with the U.S. Chamber to push the Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012, which recognizes training and experience received during military service for CDL licenses.

www.ryder.com/military

SAYtr (San Antonio, TX): One-hundred percent of SAYtr employees have prior Department of Defense service, including military, civilian and contractor, says CEO

Tamara D. Say. SAYtr has played a key role during the past decade in the Department of Defense, through the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. “We are now working on expanding our footprint into the National Park Service, Wildlife and Fisheries and USACE,” Say says. She encourages work-life balance. “As a small firm, we allow employees to create the job package that is right for the individual, with opportunities to customize benefits packages,” she says.

www.saytr.com

Rembrandt Foods (Okoboji, IA): Manufacturing company Rembrandt Foods offers a wide variety of egg-based products to the ingredient, foodservice and pet industries. One-quarter of its employees are veterans, says Pamela Winkel, Training Specialist, HR Administration. “We invest in our employees for training and development to help all

employees succeed in the workforce and in their private lives. Rembrandt feels a sense of pride in our employees who have proudly served and do serve our country,” Winkel says. Rembrandt offers certification training per level of position per department with pay increases, plus outside training development. It recruits veterans via local career fairs, college events, outside recruiters and employee referrals.

www.rembrandtfoods.com

Strategic Communications (Louisville, KY): In 2013, Strategic Communications attended employer days and job fairs in Fort Lee, Fort Campbell, Fort Knox and Indianapolis. “We plan to increase the number of veteran-focused events in 2014 in areas where we anticipate additional business development,” says Paige Reh, HR Director. The company is a premier provider of communication, data and video solutions for growing businesses. All employees receive individual training tailored to their job role (technical, sales, management, etc.). “We also provide management with helpful tips/training on dealing with employees who may be transitioning from military to civilian life (i.e., those suffering from PTSD),” Reh says.

www.yourstrategic.com

Sprint (Overland Park, KS): Sprint looks to veterans, Reserve members and family members to fill jobs in technology, management, retail and customer care, says Summer Dean, Recruiting Supervisor. Among its many military-friendly initiatives, Sprint offers a veteran-focused Employee Resource Group called “Veterans and Employees helping others Through Sprint.” It has more than 800 members and supports families of Sprint employees when they are called to active duty. Sprint is involved with national military organizations such as Business Executives for National Security and the Association of the United States Army. In 2013, Sprint partnered with iHeartRadio on the iHeartRadio Show Your Stripes Campaign, which addressed unemployment among veterans.

www.sprint.com

Southern Company (Atlanta, GA): Many veterans are immediately qualified to take on a growing number of roles at Southern Company, including positions in Line Operations and Maintenance, Power Plant and Nuclear Operations, as well

as Security and Information Technology, says Linda Sykes, Specialist, Military Programs. Southern actively recruits veterans for jobs at new and existing company facilities, including the cutting-edge integrated gasification combined cycle facility in Kemper County, MS, and the new nuclear power units in development outside of Augusta, GA. The company partners with military base Transition Assistance Program managers and the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve to identify qualified veterans for job matches.

www.southerncompany.com/military

Systems Service Enterprises, Inc. (SSE) (St. Louis, MO): SSE is an Information Technology and Learning Services Company, serving commercial and government markets. The company hires veterans for its Courseware Training Programs and Network Services Team and any government and/or aerospace contract or assignment requiring technically qualified personnel, says Billy Gulledge, VP of Government Services. “For more than 50 percent of our hires over the last five years, we have intentionally sought military personnel…They bring specific technical experience, discipline and work ethic that serves our needs,” Gulledge says. SSE has Vice Presidents of Business Development and Government Services with distinguished military careers, who advocate for SSE in the military community.

www.SSEinc.com

Schneider (Green Bay, WI): With operations and opportunities across the United States, Schneider anticipates new hires in all areas;

however, its greatest area of opportunity is for professional truck drivers, says Janet Bonkowski, PR Manager. “From traditional over the road routes to opportunities in our Regional, Dedicated, Bulk Chemical, Expedited/Team and Intermodal areas, Schneider plans to hire 25 percent of its drivers in 2014 from the ranks of the military,” she says. Schneider provides a mentor to newly hired veterans. It is also involved in Marine For Life programs and the 100,000 Jobs Mission. By the end of 2014, Schneider plans to add 250 veterans into its VA-approved Apprenticeship Program.

www.schneiderjobs.com

Triple Canopy, Inc. (Herndon, VA): Founded by U.S. Special Forces veterans, Triple Canopy provides mission support, security and training services in support of the U.S. federal government in high-risk, complex locations throughout the world, says Katy

Pultz, Marketing Communications Supervisor. “Due to the challenging scope of work we perform, Triple Canopy will continue to seek military-experienced talent in 2014 to exceed the required expectations of the U.S. government,” she says. Veterans make up 80 percent of the workforce, and former military personnel fill key leadership positions across the organization. The employee-owned company attends job fairs nationwide and advertises available positions on veteran-focused websites.

www.triplecanopy.com

Transocean Inc. (Houston, TX): If you’re interested in exploring “the last frontier” - the deep ocean - take a look at Swiss company Transocean Inc. This international company provides offshore contract drilling services for energy companies and is seeking high performers from the military, says Lisa Mullins, Global Recruitment Manager. The company focuses on deep water and harsh-environment drilling, and maintenance positions are available. Veterans make up 15 percent of the employment force with the company investing more than $100 million each year in industry training. Four global training centers are in Houston, TX; Aberdeen, Scotland; Brazil; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

www.deepwater.com

Top Guard Security (Hampton, VA): Top Guard provides uniformed, unarmed and armed private security services management. It posts jobs to interest veterans through Fleet & Family Services, Marines4Hire and Veterans Values Veterans. “Top Guard has been consistent in our support of our officers, developed longevity-based Employee Morale programs and controlled labor costs enabling us to offer higher wages,” says Christopher G. Stuart, Vice President. Top

Guard’s recruiter, Karlton Gantt, is a veteran who recruited during his enlistment. He works with Fleet and Family Services at all Virginia military installations. He also attends military-targeted job fairs at schools, including ECPI University, Tidewater Community College and Thomas Nelson Community College.

www.topguardinc.com

Troops to Teachers - Kentucky (Frankfort, KY): Troops to Teachers – Kentucky is a federally funded program assisting eligible military personnel to become public school teachers in “high-need” schools. Wayne A. Eccles, Jr. is a Program Coordinator who is

seeking veterans in Kentucky. “We pay up to a $10,000 bonus for agreeing to teach for three years in a high-need school. We have an 80 percent retention rate after five years. The Kentucky Teacher Retirement System has one of the best retirement systems in the state,” Eccles says. Eccles maintains a presence at Fort Knox and Fort Campbell, and he presents information to Transition Assistance Programs. He also attends every veteran-focused job fair in the state.

www.ttt.ky.gov

TMC Transportation (Des Moines, IA): In the time-sensitive business of transportation, it is of utmost importance that drivers arrive at their destinations on time and safely. And TMC Transportation finds that veterans possess the work

ethic sought in a professional driver, says Cheryl Freauff, Driver Recruiting Manager. TMC has a state-of-the-art training center and provides fast-track training for transitioning veterans with a transportation MOS. “For those employees who currently serve in the National Guard or Reserves, we are committed to getting them home for drill or other military commitments,” Freauff says. TMC also offers a VA-approved OJT program. More than 30 percent of new hires in 2013 were veterans.

www.tmctrans.com/drive-for-tmc/military-veterans.aspx

USAA (San Antonio, TX): USAA is a financial services company formed by military officers in 1922 and is dedicated to the financial well-being of military members and their families. “USAA has committed that 30% of its new hires will be veterans and military spouses,” says Mike Kelly, Executive

Director of USAA Veterans Initiatives. USAA attends more than 100 job fairs and networking events each year, advertises job openings on social networks and conducts outreach to wounded veterans. Additionally, USAA has participated in numerous best practice sharing summits and will launch a best practices website in partnership with the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes team. Since 2006, USAA has hired more than 8,100 military veterans and spouses.

www.usaa.com

URS Federal Services (San Francisco, CA): URS Federal Services will continue to add military-experienced employees worldwide, says Rhonda Lynott, Director, Talent Acquisition

and Diversity. URS is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies. In 2013, 44.3 percent of new hires were veterans. The company’s recent military-friendly efforts include the creation of a military outreach team. URS also has a Military Spouse program and created an online Vet community via its Corporate Yammer site (similar to Facebook). In addition, URS has purchased an online military translator for its career center. The company plans to revamp its military website page in 2014.

www.urscorp.com

University of Phoenix (Tempe, AZ): Veterans at the University of Phoenix fill a variety of roles, with the majority working directly with

students as enrollment advisors, academic counselors, finance advisors and faculty members, says Meghan Almaas, Communications Specialist. For 2014, Apollo Education Group has a goal of filling 20 percent of open positions with veterans or veterans’ spouses. The university continues to acquire new partnerships with military-related organizations and other participating schools. They include the National Guard Association of the United States, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, Military Police Regimental Association, Non Commissioned Officers Association and American Society of Military Comptrollers.

www.phoenix.edu/mil

Verizon Communications, Inc. (New York, NY): During the past decade, 2,014 Verizon employees have been called to active duty. “We currently have 258 employees in active military emergency leave,” says Emilia Williams-Gaston, Manager, Organizational Development. To foster career development,

Verizon provides tuition assistance benefits to those who meet tuition program eligibility requirements specific to their employment. And the Veterans’ Advisory Board of Verizon provides assistance, guidance and representation regarding veterans’ issues to senior management. Verizon also offers the American Corporate Partners program, in which employees volunteer as mentors to veterans. In 2013, more than 30 employees actively participated. ACP also provides opportunity for networking and advancing on leadership skills.

www.verizon.com/jobs/workinghere_transitioningmilitary.html

United Rentals Inc. (Stamford, CT): United Rentals provides construction equipment rentals. One of its successful recruitment channels is a veteran work-study program, sponsored through Workforce Opportunity Services for Service

Technicians. In 2013, United Rentals implemented the groundbreaking 12-week program at its Center of Excellence in Irving, TX, says Laura Zattola, HR Director, and Gloria DeJesus, Corporate HR Generalist. After intensive technical training, veterans go through work rotations at local United Rentals branches. Graduates are offered positions across the branch network. United Rentals is sponsoring Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, which focuses on providing extraordinary dogs to wounded veterans. It has raised nearly $70,000 to supply these service dogs.

www.unitedrentals.com

Xcel Energy (Minneapolis, MN): In July 2013, Ben Fowke, Chairman, President and CEO of Xcel Energy, outlined to the U.S.

Congress Joint Economic Committee his plans to bolster military hiring practices. In November, Xcel hired a contract recruiter focusing on veteran recruiting strategies. Xcel partners with Troops to Energy Jobs, Military.com, Corporate Gray, Hire Veterans, Student Veterans of America and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes to reach candidates. Xcel also offers orientation, training and leadership-development programs to transition veterans into the workforce and retain them, says Kynnie Martin, Contract Recruiter. Veteran hires rose from 5.7 percent in 2012 to 11.4 percent in 2013.

www.xcelenergy.com

Whelan Security (St. Louis, MO): Whelan Security is a privately-held, family-owned company providing contract security services

across many diverse industries and markets throughout the U.S. In addition to traditional security service, we also offer security and staffing services to major events and provide emergency response services to natural disasters, labor disputes and industrial accidents. “We are committed to hiring professionals who will excel in our unique client settings,” says Mark Porterfield, Senior VP Field Support Services and Chief Security Officer. “In many cases, service members and veterans have an innate understanding of the intricacies of operating in these dynamic environments.” Whelan hired 324 veterans, representing approximately 15 percent of all new full-time hires for 2013.

www.whelansecurity.com

Westgate Resorts (Orlando, FL): Founded in 1982, Westgate Resorts is one of the largest resort developers in the U.S. Over the past three years Westgate has given more than 3,000 free vacations to military personnel. Westgate proudly supports Operation Rolling Thunder and

its mission to recognize POWs and MIAs, Sentinels of Freedom, Honor Flight and numerous other charities. “We actively seek out military team members because of their immense leadership skills and can-do attitude,” says Mark Waltrip, Chief Operating Officer of Westgate Resorts and retired Air Force Officer. “We are proud to have current and former military personnel at all levels of our company, including all of our top C-level executives.”

www.westgateresorts.com/careers

Werner Enterprises (Omaha, NE): Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, whose capabilities include medium-to-long-haul, regional and

local van, expedited, temperature-controlled and flatbed services. The company established the first apprenticeship program in its industry focusing on veteran recruitment. Eligible veterans with GI Bill benefits can receive up to $13,891 of their tax-free benefits in this on-the-job training program, in addition to receiving their normal pay, says Jim Morbach, Director of Government and Field Recruiting. Werner is part of the White House’s Joining Forces campaign, pledging to hire 1,000 veterans each year for five continuous years. “To date, Werner has exceeded those goals,” Morbach says.

www.drivewerner.com