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  • SPA Earns DOL Recognition for Hiring Military Vets; William Vantine Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SPA Earns DOL Recognition for Hiring Military Vets; William Vantine Quoted

    Systems Planning and Analysis has received a Labor Department award in recognition of the company’s efforts to recruit and retain former military personnel. SPA said Friday it is among the 239 firms DOL selected for this year’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award program and has earned a platinum recognition. The department evaluated nominees criteria such as […] More

  • Synack Launches Cybersecurity Skills Development Program for Military Veterans - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Synack Launches Cybersecurity Skills Development Program for Military Veterans

    Crowdsourced security firm Synack has launched an initiative to help military veterans hone their cybersecurity skills and pursue related jobs in the government or commercial sector. Synack said Thursday its Veterans Cyber Program offers an expedited application process for former service members to qualify in the company’s group of ethical hackers, called Red Team, and a chance to participate in annual […] More

  • Leidos Subsidiary Launches Mobile Clinics for Military Vets - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Leidos Subsidiary Launches Mobile Clinics for Military Vets

    Leidos‘ QTC subsidiary has deployed two mobile clinics to provide healthcare support to military veterans who live in rural areas. The clinics’ staff will accommodate veterans seeking general medicine, mental health, vision, audiology, otolaryngology, radiology, laboratory examination and cardiology evaluation services, Leidos said Tuesday. Each clinic is equipped with commercial medical equipment, two exam rooms, […] More

  • DynCorp, Army Eye Partnership to Help Soldiers Find After-Service Careers - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DynCorp, Army Eye Partnership to Help Soldiers Find After-Service Careers

    DynCorp International and the U.S. Army are set to ink a strategic partnership agreement on Nov. 12 to drive efforts to assist service members in finding employment after they leave the military. The agreement is part of the Army’s Partnership for Youth Success program that seeks to involve private industry, academia and state and local public […] More

  • Siemens Donates to Hire Heroes USA for Military Vet Employment Services - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Siemens Donates to Hire Heroes USA for Military Vet Employment Services

    Siemens‘ philanthropic arm has donated $30,000 to the Hire Heroes USA nonprofit organization that offers job sourcing and coaching support services for military veterans, spouses and service members transitioning to civilian life. Two-thirds of the donation will be designated to a presenting sponsorship of the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon and remaining money will go toward a […] More

  • Salient CRGT Subsidiary to Expand VA Medical Center Voice System Deployment - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Salient CRGT Subsidiary to Expand VA Medical Center Voice System Deployment

    Salient CRGT‘s Information Innovations Inc. subsidiary has received a potential five-year, $13.6 million task order to implement voice systems at Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities located in North Carolina and Virginia. Triple-i will lead a team of network and telecommunications engineers in efforts to help the Hampton VA Medical Center and its regional facilities operate, […] More

  • IBM Helps Train UK Military Vets on Cybersecurity - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    IBM Helps Train UK Military Vets on Cybersecurity

    IBM has collaborated with the Corsham Institute and SaluteMyJob to facilitate a week-long cybersecurity course designed for transitioning and former U.K. military personnel. The free course is part of IBM’s Veterans Employment Accelerator program that offers veterans cybersecurity software training, certification and job opportunities, the company said Wednesday. “With the right training and investment, hiring veterans can help with the […] More

  • Microsoft, CompTIA Partner on IT Training Program for Military Vets - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Microsoft, CompTIA Partner on IT Training Program for Military Vets

    Microsoft has partnered with information technology trade group CompTIA to help U.S. transitioning service members pursue civilian information technology careers through an IT training program. CompTIA said Tuesday Microsoft has accepted the association’s Network+ and Security+  vendor-neutral skills certifications as prerequisites to the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy training course. The 18-week program aims to help transitioning service members […] More

  • Vectrus, Inc. Named "Best for Vets" in 2017 - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Vectrus, Inc. Named “Best for Vets” in 2017

     Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE: VEC) was named in the “Best for Vets:  Employers 2017” Military Times rankings. To determine which companies should make the list, the Military Times conducted a rigorous survey to identify employers that support veterans and their families. Over 35 percent of Vectrus employees have prior military experience, and Sr. Vice President and Chief Human […] More

  • BMC-Sponsored Program Aims to Help Military Vets Explore Tech Careers - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    BMC-Sponsored Program Aims to Help Military Vets Explore Tech Careers

    BMC Software has teamed with Andreessen Horowitz, LifeLock and PayPal to launch a program that seeks to educate former U.S. military personnel about digital skills required for potential careers in the technology sector. All four sponsors of the BreakLine Tech program will hold educational sessions on culture, organizational design, talent management and expected future trends to guide participants on their technology career […] More

  • GTSC, NCOA Partner to Help Military Vets Transition to Civilian Work - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    GTSC, NCOA Partner to Help Military Vets Transition to Civilian Work

    The Government Technology and Services Coalition has partnered with the Non Commissioned Officers Association in an effort to help former military personnel find employment opportunities and transition to the civilian workforce. Both organizations aim to hold events as well as offer training and skills assessment services intended for transitioning veterans, NCOA said Wednesday. GTSC plans to collaborate with the group’s member companies to […] More

  • Leidos Obtains Silver Medal-Level Designation Under Victory Media's 2017 Military Friendly Employers List - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Leidos Obtains Silver Medal-Level Designation Under Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly Employers List

    Leidos has obtained a silver medal-level award designation on Victory Media‘s 2017 list of Military Friendly Employers. The government science and technology services company said Tuesday the list recognizes top companies that offer civilian job opportunities, hiring practices and retention programs for transitioning service members. “We are particularly honored to receive this award as it is a recognition […] More