U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Nationwide IT Services, Inc. (NIS) as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. NIS earned the platinum award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
“NIS is honored to be recognized for our efforts in hiring veterans and supporting their transition to civilian careers,” said President & CEO C.K. Park, who is also an Army veteran. “We are grateful to our veterans for their service and sacrifices to our nation while bringing discipline and leadership to our workforce and contributing to our successes at all levels. I am grateful to the U.S. Department of Labor for recognizing NIS for our efforts.”
NIS joins 848 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans and ensuring that they have long-term career and growth plans that utilize the diverse skills acquired through their military service.
Recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation; and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.
About Nationwide IT Services
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. (NIS) is an IT and Management consulting company, designated 8(a) by the SBA, and a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.
About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring, and retaining veterans. The 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2022. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.
There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.
