U.S. Venture Honored by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for Commitment to Hiring and Supporting Veterans
Appleton, WI – December 3, 2024 – U.S. Venture, Inc. whose vision is to be the very best provider of transportation products, sustainability solutions, and insight driving the world forward, has been honored by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) as a Vets Ready Employer for 2024. Recognized among 22 employers statewide, U.S. Venture received a gold certification in the large-sized business category, exemplifying its dedication to hiring and supporting veterans and their families.
The Vets Ready Employer Initiative by the DWD and the Office of Veteran Employment Services (OVES) seeks to reward Wisconsin employers who demonstrate outstanding support for veterans. The award rates employers based on their support for veterans in the workplace, hiring practices that prioritize veteran hires, and efforts to connect with the wider veteran community, including military families and service members.
“We are deeply grateful and proud to be acknowledged by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for our dedicated efforts in hiring and supporting veterans,” said Mercedes Bereza, Vice President of Marketing at U.S. Venture. “The program not only highlights our commitment to veterans but also enhances our workforce with the exceptional skills and leadership qualities that veterans possess.”
Veterans have given so much in service to our country and often face challenges in finding sustaining employment. The Vets Ready Employer Initiative encourages employers to build a support system within their workplace, hire and retain more veterans, and connect to veterans and their families in the community. Employers who demonstrate exemplary support for the veteran community understand what a tremendous asset these veterans are to the community and their businesses and U.S. Venture is proud to be among these organizations.
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ABOUT VETS READY EMPLOYER INITIATIVE
The Vets Ready Employer Initiative serves to encourage employers to build a support system within their workplace, hire and retain more veterans, and connect to veterans in the community and their families. Every year the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) recognizes businesses who have gone above and beyond for the veteran workforce. Businesses are separated into three categories – small, medium or large – and either receive a gold or silver certification.
Award program partners include the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Wisconsin Department of Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Department of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
Details about the Vets Ready Employer Initiative and how to apply are available online here.
About U.S. Venture, Inc.
For over 70 years, U.S. Venture, Inc. has been recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution of renewable and traditional energy products, lubricants, tires, parts, and using data-driven insights to manage energy and information in the global movement of goods. U.S. Venture delivers creative, sustainable solutions that give their customers a competitive edge, and enable the company to support the communities in which they live, work, and play. Through the values lived by their family of brands, U.S. EnergyTM, U.S. AutoForce, Breakthrough®, U.S. Lubricants, and IGEN®, U.S. Venture seeks new ways to drive business success while being steadfast in its commitment to making the world a better place.