St. Charles Earns National Recognition For Hiring Veterans

ST. CHARLES, IL — St. Charles is building a strong reputation for hiring veterans, with the city recently earning its third consecutive HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.

St. Charles earned a gold-level award as a medium-sized employer (51-499 employees), with nearly 10 percent of the city’s workforce made up of veterans, including many who have been employed for several years, officials said in a news release.

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To earn a gold-level award, at least 7 percent of an organization’s workforce must be veterans, with at least 75 percent of them employed for a year.

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“The City of St. Charles values the leadership and skills that American veterans contribute to the workforce,” Director of Human Resources Jennifer McMahon said in a news release. “This award recognizes the City’s commitment to maintain our exceptional standard in hiring and advancing veterans in the workplace. It is our pleasure to support the heroes who sacrifice for their country.”

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