RESTON, Va., November 11, 2019 -- Assured Consulting Solutions, LLC (ACS) has been named a 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion award winner (small employer) by the United States Department of Labor (DOL). The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veteran’s employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.
The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act or the Act), signed by President Trump on May 5, 2017, requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a program, by rule, that recognizes employer efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans. There are different awards for large employers (500+ employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees), and two award tiers: platinum and gold.
“As we pay tribute to our heroic veterans on this Veterans Day, let us also renew our commitment to supporting our veteran community. Each year, 200,000+ members of our military services transition to civilian life. I’m proud that ACS plays a role in making these transitions successful by actively recruiting and hiring veterans, who make up 49% of our total workforce. I’m proud that the DOL has recognized ACS with a HIRE Vets Gold Medallion award, as it underscores our commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. In 2019, we launched our first employee resource group—the ACS Military Careers and Transition Program (MCTP)—to provide support, guidance, and opportunities to transitioning military service members and veterans actively seeking employment or currently employed here at ACS. In 2020, we will continue to build upon the solid MCTP foundation in place to offer each of our veterans the ability to share their experiences while building upon the knowledge, proficiencies, and training they gained through military service. ”
ACS qualified for recognition based upon the following measures:
Percentage of new hires during the previous year that are veterans;
Percentage of veteran employees retained for a period of at least 12 months;
Percentage of employees who are veterans;
Provision of an employee veteran organization or resource group to assist new veteran employees with integration, including coaching and mentoring;
Provision of programs to enhance the leadership skills of veteran employees during their employment; and
Employment of a dedicated human resources professional or initiatives to support hiring, training, and retention of veteran employees.
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ABOUT ASSURED CONSULTING SOLUTIONS
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Reston, Va., Assured Consulting Solutions is a well-respected and trusted partner, domain expert, and provider of expert-level support. ACS is a certified Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that delivers advanced technology solutions and strategic support services in support of critical national security missions for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. Learn more at www.assured-consulting.com. Lear more about ACS’ military support programs at www.assured-consulting.com/military.
ABOUT THE HIRE VETS MEDALLION PROGRAM
The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act or the Act), signed by President Trump on May 5, 2017, requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a program, by rule, that recognizes employer efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans. Employer-applicants meeting criteria established in the rule will receive a “HIRE Vets Medallion Award.” As described in the Act, 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. For each award, the employer must satisfy a set of criteria. Verification of these criteria includes a self-attestation by the applicant and a check for violations of veteran-related DOL labor laws by the U.S. Department of Labor. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published on August 18, 2017. DOL’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) thoroughly evaluated and carefully considered all comments received. The Final Rule announced by the Secretary on November 9, 2017 is available for viewing on the Federal Register website. The Final Rule became effective in January 2018 and VETS began accepting applications for this award in January 2019.
Additional information about the Final Rule and program demonstration can be found on the website at www.hirevets.gov or by contacting HIREVets@dol.gov.