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Windstream Named VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer for Fourth Consecutive Year

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fredag, maj 10, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Veterans, Human Resources, Security, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Networks, Internet, Defense, CNBC, Running, Employment, Organization, Sightline Media Group, National Guard, Government, BNN Bloomberg, Stars & Stripes, Fox Business, Military.com, Veteran, Rest, University, Nursing

Windstream, a provider of advanced communications services, has been named a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer as part of the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • Windstream, a provider of advanced communications services, has been named a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer as part of the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • “Windstream is honored to be recognized as a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer for the fourth consecutive year,” said Mary Michaels, chief human resources officer at Windstream.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.
  • Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 285 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.

National University Awards $250,000 in Military Spouse Scholarships

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fredag, maj 10, 2024
Faculty, Employment, Organization, Education, NU, SAN, Life, National university, Student, National Guard, Family, Defense, Nursing

SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) — the Veteran-founded nonprofit serving a diverse population of non-traditional, working, and military-affiliated students nationwide — today announced that 25 recipients have been awarded one of the Whisper Military Spouse Scholarships. The scholarship recipients will receive $10,000 annually that can be used toward tuition fees and other financial support to pursue a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree at NU. To be eligible for the scholarship, recipients need to be a spouse or widow of active duty, reservist, Veteran, or National Guard service member.

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  • "The National University Whisper Military Spouse Scholarships affirm our educational commitment to the military community and opens up new pathways to possibility for striving students."
  • This is the inaugural year of the Whisper Military Spouse Scholarships named to honor NU grad Whisper Snyder.
  • "As a NU alum and former military spouse, I am thrilled to have the National University Whisper Military Spouse Scholarship named in my honor.
  • The Whisper Military Spouse Scholarships are funded through the National University Scholarship Fund.

Cordoniq Scores a Hat-Trick at 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

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måndag, maj 6, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Audio, Video, Software, Networks, Internet, USSOCOM, UX, Acceleration, Android, Platform as a service, Artificial intelligence, API, Cloud computing, Privacy, Entrepreneurship, Special forces, Computer security, Multimedia, Pentagon, National Guard, Medical device

Cordoniq , the secure, enterprise video collaboration platform, has been named a winner in multiple categories at the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards .

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  • Cordoniq , the secure, enterprise video collaboration platform, has been named a winner in multiple categories at the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240506936506/en/
    Cordoniq Scores a Hat-Trick at 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Cordoniq was honored in the Secure Collaboration Platform, Technology, and Software categories for North America.
  • "We are thrilled to be recognized in all three categories at the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards," said Allen Drennan, Co-Founder and CTO, Cordoniq.
  • “We congratulate Cordoniq on being recognized as an award winner in the Secure Collaboration Platform, Technology and Software categories of the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards,” said Holger Schulze, CEO of Cybersecurity Insiders and founder of the 600,000-member Information Security Community on LinkedIn, which organizes the 9th annual Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

Schneider honored twice for empowering U.S. military veterans and their families

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
Defense, Military, Other Transport, Trucking, Maritime, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Veterans, Transport, Workforce, Schneider National, National Guard, Veteran

Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, has been recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer and a Military Spouse Friendly Employer for its outstanding work recruiting, hiring and retaining military veterans.

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  • Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, has been recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer and a Military Spouse Friendly Employer for its outstanding work recruiting, hiring and retaining military veterans.
  • The Military Friendly Employer award is based on public information and surveys, highlighting companies that demonstrate strong support for service members and veterans and career advancement practices.
  • Awardees of the Military Spouse Friendly Employer designation recognize the importance of identifying and supporting military spouses/dependents in their workforce.
  • Schneider has a long history of supporting veterans, dating back to its founder, Al Schneider, who was a longtime member of the National Guard.

UniFirst to Support Charity Auction Benefiting National Guard Relief Foundation Coinciding with NASCAR Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024
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Elliott's gloves will be available through a charity auction on the NASCAR Foundation's eBay Account, starting on Thursday, May 9, at 9 p.m.

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  • Elliott's gloves will be available through a charity auction on the NASCAR Foundation's eBay Account, starting on Thursday, May 9, at 9 p.m.
  • All proceeds raised during the auction will be donated to the National Guard Relief Foundation.
  • I really appreciate everyone at UniFirst for stepping up to the plate to support our efforts through the auction."
  • Keep up with the excitement and for more information on the charity auction and the race, follow UniFirst on social media and at UniFirst.com .

National University Unveils New Online Career Resources Page for Military Community

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024
Education, National Guard, NU, Gold, SAN, National university, Management

SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National University – a Veteran-founded nonprofit dedicated to serving a diverse and dynamic population of nontraditional, working, and military-affiliated students – proudly announced today the launch of a new career resources webpage tailored for NU's military community to aid in their career search. This significant initiative underscores the university's unwavering commitment to supporting U.S. Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and their families.

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  • This career resources initiative, which reinforces NU's commitment to empowering military members and their families, is timed with May's Military Appreciation Month and Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 10.
  • The new military careers page, crafted in the spirit of NU's foundational military roots , aims to empower the military-connected community with essential resources to foster career opportunities, aid in the transition to civilian careers, and promote lifelong education.
  • "This jobs resource platform will help our university's military community explore diverse career opportunities, aiding in their smooth transition to civilian life and furthering their educational aspirations.
  • Building on this commitment, National University has enhanced its support for military-connected students through strategic partnerships and community support initiatives.

35TH ANNIVERSARY BROADCAST OF AN AMERICAN TRADITION: PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT LIVE FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL

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måndag, maj 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- America's national night of remembrance, PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast. A tradition unlike anything else on television, the 90-minute broadcast honors the service of our men and women in uniform, military families and all those who have given their lives for our country through a unique blend of dramatic storytelling and uplifting music. Hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, both steadfast champions of veterans' causes and active service members, the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air on PBS and stream nationwide on www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert and YouTube on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. E.T.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- America's national night of remembrance, PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast.
  • The NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air on PBS and stream on YouTube on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. E.T.
  • The NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs on PBS Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
  • The NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT is pleased to welcome back Lockheed Martin as lead corporate sponsor.

XPO Recognized as a 2024 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer for the Second Year in a Row

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
XPO, Transport, Organization, Culture, Running, Rest, Veteran, National Guard, Nursing

GREENWICH, Conn., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced today that it has been named a VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced today that it has been named a VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer.
  • George Altman, president of VETS Indexes, said, “The extraordinary efforts of XPO to hire, retain and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned one of our highest awards.
  • Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.
  • Even with hundreds of employers in the running, the veteran program at XPO stood out from the rest.

ABM Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
Employment, University, Military personnel, Government, ABM, Running, Organization, Veteran, National Guard, Nursing

NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management, today announced it has been named a 2024 VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management, today announced it has been named a 2024 VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer.
  • “We greatly value the contributions and unique experience of our nation’s active military personnel, reservists, and veterans, and are thrilled to receive the VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer Award.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.
  • Congratulations to ABM on this achievement!” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes.

Ryder honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes Recognized Employer

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Automotive, Labor, Delivery Services, Automotive Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Public Policy, Government, General Automotive, Defense, Retail, Human Resources, Other Transport, Military, Trucking, Rail, Transport, Professional Services, Fleet Management, Veterans, Online Retail, Organization, System, Sale, Employment, University, Workforce, Multimedia, Running, Veteran, National Guard

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation , and fleet management solutions, has earned the designation as a VETS Indexes Recognized Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards .

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  • Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation , and fleet management solutions, has earned the designation as a VETS Indexes Recognized Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501552738/en/
    The VETS Indexes Employer Award recognizes Ryder’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.
  • Ryder is honored to be recognized by VETS Indexes, but more importantly, we are proud of the veterans who work at Ryder and extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.”
    “The diligent efforts of Ryder to hire, retain, and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned the organization a highly coveted VETS Indexes Employer Award,” says George Altman, president of VETS Indexes.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.