West Virginia University has been named a 2017 Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media—the only higher education institution to make the list.
Coupled with being named a Military Friendly School for the past eight years, these designations demonstrate WVU’s commitment to hiring military talent as well as recruiting veterans and military personnel and their families to study at the University, said Vice President for Talent and Culture Cris DeBord.
WVU is the only university to receive both designations—awarded by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse.
“WVU is fully committed to hiring military talent, knowing first-hand that recruiting veterans and military spouses is the right thing to do, and the right thing for this university,” DeBord said.
“Not only have veterans earned our gratitude and respect through service to our country,” he added, “the University recognizes and places a high value on the attributes they bring to our workforce—leadership, teamwork, adaptability, accountability, diversity and a global perspective. We are thrilled to be recognized for this veteran-friendly commitment.”
The University strives to provide a level of service and atmosphere that conveys its appreciation to military veterans in the workplace. WVU offers designated resources and support programs that lead to successful employment and promotion throughout the University.
“Organizations that have earned the 2017 Military Friendly Employer designation have exceptionally strong hiring programs and meaningful jobs for transitioning service members, veterans and spouses,” said Daniel Nichols, a Navy Reserve veteran and Chief Product Officer at Victory Media. “Our Military Friendly Employers have moved beyond answering ‘why hire military?’ They are truly aligning their jobs and recruiting efforts with Military Friendly Schools to translate military competencies into civilian careers.”
At WVU, the Division of Human Resources/Talent Strategy focuses on veteran-focused recruitment efforts, job-search training activities and specifically-targeted outreach activities designed to create an awareness of employment opportunities available to veterans at WVU. All WVU recruiters also receive annual training on how to interpret military resumes and effectively transfer those military skills to the business world.
In addition, an Office of Veterans Affairs serves as a one-stop-shop for student veterans, assisting students with the G.I. Bill, developing and implementing special programs and organizations on campus and assistance with academic advising, counseling and other accommodations.
West Virginia University will be showcased along with other 2017 Military Friendly Employers including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Quicken Loans, and other industry leaders in the December issue of G.I. Jobs magazine, the January 2017 issue of Military Spouse Magazine, and on MilitaryFriendly.com.
The University is also recognized by G.I. Jobs as a “Military-Friendly School”, by U.S. News and World Report for 2015 “Best Colleges for Veterans”, by Military Times “Best for Vets 2015”, and by Military Advanced Education as a “Top Military-Friendly University”.
About Military Friendly Employers:
The Military Friendly Employers list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for thousands of federal contractors nationwide, input of military employees, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly Employers survey from participating companies. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weightings were developed by Victory Media with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. Data calculations and tabulations were independently evaluated for completeness and accuracy by EY. The survey is administered for free and is open to companies that have hired veterans in the past 12 months. Criteria for consideration can be found at: https://militaryfriendly.com.
About Victory Media:
Founded in 2001, Victory Media is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs, Military Spouse, Vetrepreneur , STEM Jobs SM and Military Friendly brands. Learn more about Victory Media at www.victorymedia.com.
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