November 10, 2022
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Command Holdings
Award Demonstrates Commitment to Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Veterans
Mashantucket, CT (November 10, 2022) – Leading up to Veterans Day, U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized WWC Global, a federally focused management consulting firm, as one of the recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, during an award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. WWC Global is a member of the Command Holdings community of companies owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
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.
“Over 60% of our team members at Command Holdings are veterans and/or military spouses. This award highlights our resolve to hire veterans as well as other underutilized workforces,” said John Panamaroff, Command Holdings CEO. “On this upcoming Veterans Day, we celebrate their contributions, the sacrifices they made while in uniform, and their commitment to our country.”
Recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages, availability of veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, and human resource efforts. Approximately 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018. More information is available here.
With over 400 employees in more than 30 contract locations, spanning four continents and 17 time zones, Command Holdings was established in 2017 and is a sustainable self-sufficient Section 17 corporation of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
About Command Holdings, a Pequot Company
Command Holdings is a federally chartered Section 17 holding company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. With expertise in government, health, facilities, and technology, the firm provides value-driven client solutions and excellent service delivery. Command Holdings’ seven generation strategy is grounded in growing and sustaining the tribe’s economy and providing career opportunities for tribal members for generations to come. For more information, visit www.commandholdingspqt.com.
About WWC Global, a Pequot Company
WWC Global is a federally focused management consulting firm with a wide portfolio of clients including the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The firm’s mission is to help federal agencies put good government principles into practice. Implementing a proven series of program management techniques, carrying out statistical and qualitative analysis, identifying effective metrics, and utilizing performance measurement tools with outcome-based qualitative data, WWC Global provides exemplary client service to surpass mission completion objectives. For more information, visit wwcglobal.com.
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 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2023. 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.
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