U.S. Department of Labor presents 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards to Virginia employers
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Go High Corp of Glen Allen was one of 64 Virginia companies to earn the HIRE Vets Medallion from the U.S. Department of Labor in recognition of efforts to recruit, employ and retain America’s veterans. The nationwide award recipients hired more than 52,000 veterans since 2017.
The awards were presented at a ceremony hosted by Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia at the department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Job creators from Virginia were recognized for their commitment to veterans and their families.
“The recipients of the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards demonstrated a commitment to hiring veterans and helping them to develop meaningful, long-term careers,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia. “From small-town businesses to Fortune 500 companies, these employers understand that veterans are uniquely qualified and dedicated employees who make significant contributions in the workplace.”
In 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) of 2017. In 2018, the department conducted a Program Demonstration and recognized 239 employers in anticipation of the official program’s launch in 2019.
Applications for the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Program will open to employers on January 31, 2020. For more information about the HIRE Vets Medallion, or assistance with applying, visit www.HireVets.gov.
