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Dream Vacations Announces Winners for "Operation Vetrepreneur Become Your Own General" Contest

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星期三, 十二月 20, 2023

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One of the leading travel agency franchises for veterans, Dream Vacations, recently awarded three military veterans with free travel franchises as part of its annual award-winning annual business plan contest "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General." Currently more than 35 percent of franchise owners within Dream Vacations are military veterans and in the past decade, the travel agency franchise has awarded 61 free franchises valued at more than $700,000 to deserving military veterans.

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"Supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our military veterans and their families is such an honor," said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations.
"Supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our military veterans and their families is such an honor," said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations.
All military veterans who purchase a Dream Vacations travel agency business receive a 30 percent discount off the initial franchisee fee.
The Operation Vetrepreneur program won gold from the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards and the IFA Franchising Gives Back Awards.

AAR earns 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designations

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星期三, 十一月 15, 2023

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Wood Dale, Illinois, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today that it has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® Gold Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer designations.

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Wood Dale, Illinois, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today that it has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® Gold Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer designations.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by VIQTORY, a third-party employer evaluator, with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community.
It is an honor to once again be recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer.”
“Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation have wholeheartedly invested in comprehensive and impactful initiatives that bring about positive, life-changing results for our valued service members, dedicated military spouses, and esteemed veterans within their ranks.

Ryder Earns Military Times' 2023 Best for Vets Designation

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星期四, 十二月 7, 2023

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207745505/en/
For three consecutive years, Ryder has been recognized by Military Times as one of the Best for Vets: Employers.
Ryder has long been committed to recruiting military veterans as the company has hired more than 14,000 veterans since 2011.
In 2015, Ryder launched its Veteran Buddy Program that pairs Ryder employees who are military veterans with new veteran employees.
The program trains current active duty military members for placement into a Ryder technician position after military service.

United Rentals Recognized for Achievements in Veteran Hiring and Career Development

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023

United Rentals has a long-standing commitment to supporting veterans in their transition into the workforce.

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United Rentals has a long-standing commitment to supporting veterans in their transition into the workforce.
A significant portion of the United Rentals team has a military background and the company remains focused on hiring, retaining and advancing the careers of veterans.
Companies are assessed on various criteria such as veteran hiring, retention and career advancement.
To learn about placement, transition and career development opportunities at United Rentals for active duty members, veterans, reservists and family members, go to the United Rentals Careers military webpage .

HCA Healthcare Named a Best Employer for Veterans by Military Times for Fourth Consecutive Year

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星期一, 十一月 13, 2023

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times.

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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times.
This recognition highlights the efforts that HCA Healthcare makes to recruit, retain and support current and former service members, military spouses and military caregivers.
Since 2012, HCA Healthcare has hired more than 60,000 veterans, active-duty and reserve personnel and military spouses.
For those who wish to continue serving, HCA Healthcare offers military leave and supplemental pay to eligible colleagues to serve as active duty military while working at HCA Healthcare.

Herzing University Earns Prestigious "Best for Vets" Dedication

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星期四, 十二月 7, 2023

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This prestigious recognition acknowledges Herzing's unwavering commitment to supporting military service members, veterans, and their families in their pursuit of higher education and career success.

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This prestigious recognition acknowledges Herzing's unwavering commitment to supporting military service members, veterans, and their families in their pursuit of higher education and career success.
"At Herzing University, we take immense pride in supporting veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces because that service is a part of our foundation and the work we do each day," said Renee Herzing, President of Herzing University.
Financial Assistance: Herzing offers institutional scholarships and grants that cover tuition, enrollment fees, and learner resource fees for military-related students.
For more information about military admissions, benefits, and special initiatives at Herzing University, visit www.herzing.edu/admissions/military-admissions .

Vision Films Sets Release Date for Veteran Suicide Awareness Documentary 'TRIBAL'

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星期三, 十二月 6, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. has scheduled the Transactional VOD release of TRIBAL, the 85-minute narrative-driven documentary by Army infantry veteran Mark Kershaw and directed by the Borrego Brothers, on December 19, 2023.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. has scheduled the Transactional VOD release of TRIBAL, the 85-minute narrative-driven documentary by Army infantry veteran Mark Kershaw and directed by the Borrego Brothers, on December 19, 2023.
Firsthand accounts by enlisted Army veterans John "Michael" Gomez, Omar Hernandez, and Marine veteran Wade Spann, are bolstered by short reenactments.
"I think I'm averaging losing one person from my unit to suicide per year," Kershaw shared in a recent interview with Military Times.
Lise Romanoff, CEO & Managing Director of Vision Films says, "Films like TRIBAL are so important to keep our veterans' voices heard.

MGM Resorts International Named as Leading Employer for Veterans by Military Times

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星期三, 十一月 22, 2023

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been recognized as one of the nation's leading employers for culture, recruitment and policies for Veterans, service members and military families in Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers list.

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been recognized as one of the nation's leading employers for culture, recruitment and policies for Veterans, service members and military families in Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers list.
MGM Resorts was again the highest-ranked company overall in Nevada and a top-ranked hospitality company in the nation.
MGM Resorts is a proud member of the Veteran Jobs Mission, a coalition of companies aiming to place one million U.S. military members and veterans into meaningful and rewarding careers.
The Company takes pride in creating personal connections with veterans through the MGM Rewards Military and Veterans Program, known as MVP.

Dream Vacations Ranked #2 Franchise for Veterans According to Entrepreneur Magazine

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星期五, 十一月 17, 2023

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dream Vacations has been recognized as one of the top 150 franchises for veterans in 2023 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the November/December issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the top franchise companies that offer incentives to veterans who join their system. Dream Vacations was ranked No.2.

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The ranking, which is featured in the November/December issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the top franchise companies that offer incentives to veterans who join their system.
The only travel franchise to receive a 5 STAR ranking from the International Franchise Association's VetFran initiative, Dream Vacations proudly supports military veterans and is consistently recognized by leading industry publications as a veteran-friendly franchise.
To view Dream Vacations in the Top 150 Franchises for Veterans list, pick up the November/December issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands November 14th or visit the full rankings online .
Military veterans with a passion for travel and entrepreneurship who are interested in opening a Dream Vacations travel franchise, please visit http://www.dreamvacationsfranchise.com or call 888-249-8235.

Three National Military and Veteran Organizations Recognize SOSi as a Veteran-Friendly Employer

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星期一, 十一月 13, 2023

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RESTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOSi announced it was recognized by three organizations as a veteran-friendly employer. With 20% of SOSi's global employee base identifying as veterans, the company depends on the critical role its team members who previously served in the military play in delivering on the company's mission to make technology smarter, communications faster and more secure, and our nation safer and stronger.

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RESTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOSi announced it was recognized by three organizations as a veteran-friendly employer.
SOSi was also selected by Viqtory as a top military friendly employer in the nation for the fifth time, earning the designation 2024 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer (ranked tenth in the nation).
"Companies earning the Military Friendly Employers designation create and elevate the standard for military programs across the globe.
They have invested in substantive programs to recruit, retain and advance the veterans and service members within their organizations," said Kayla Lopez, Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®.