AGS Receives 2020 Hire Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia recognized Ascension Global Solutions, LLC (AGS) as one of the 675 recipients of the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during an award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor. AGS earned the GOLD 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 job creators who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“AGS applied to the HIRE Vets Medallion Program because it is invested in hiring and retaining military veterans. We believe we have an obligation and commitment to those who have served our nation with distinction and honor,” said Susan Thibodeau, President and CEO.

“As a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, it just makes sense for AGS to support our troops as they transition into the workforce. Our veterans served with pride and they continue to utilize the lessons learned from their service to better meet the needs of our customers with unparalleled valor, integrity and dedication.”

AGS joins 674 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is based on a number of criteria, ranging from veteran hiring and retention to providing veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated human resources, and compensation and tuition assistance programs – with requirements varying for large, medium, and small employers.