Frontier Communications Executive Joins Board of Directors of The WorkPlace
June 26 2014 - 4:05PM
Business Wire
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ:FTR) is pleased to announce that
Jim Oddo, Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Development, was
elected a member of the Board of Directors of The WorkPlace on June
20, 2014. Mr. Oddo, a resident of Plantsville, Connecticut, has
been based in Frontier’s corporate headquarters in Stamford since
joining the company in May 2006.
The mission of The WorkPlace complements Frontier’s focus on
hiring military veterans and reservists. Currently, more than 11
percent of Frontier’s 100 percent U.S.-based workforce comprises
veterans and reservists. The company has been honored as a 2014
“Top 100” Military Friendly Employer and is a proud member and
supporter of The Military Spouse Employment Partnership, The
100,000 Jobs Mission, The Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces,
Honor and Remember, the Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders and
Joining Forces.
Mr. Oddo noted, “Finding a good job in a still-struggling
economy is not easy, especially if you have been unemployed for a
long period of time or are a veteran. Frontier’s hiring programs
focus on these groups, as does The WorkPlace.” He added, “Job
training like that provided through The WorkPlace reassures a
hiring company that these employees will make meaningful
contributions Day One.”
Frontier’s commitment to hiring veterans and the long-term
unemployed will intensify upon approval of its agreement to acquire
AT&T Communications, Inc. (AT&T) wireline business and
statewide fiber network in Connecticut and AT&T’s U-verse video
and satellite TV customers in Connecticut. Frontier is a Fortune
1000, S&P 500 company based in Connecticut since 1946.
Joe Carbone, President and CEO of The WorkPlace, stated, “I am
delighted to welcome Jim to our Board of Directors. Frontier is
clearly committed to our mission and will be a strong partner as we
prepare people for careers while strengthening the
workforce for employers. Jim’s experience, enthusiasm and
breadth of contacts will help us succeed, and that is good news for
every resident of Connecticut.”
Mr. Oddo added, “Like many, I remember Joe’s moving appearance
in 2012 on CBS’ 60 Minutes and his description of the
organization’s nationally recognized Platform to Employment
program. I look forward to working with all members of The
WorkPlace to help make changes that improve lives in our home
state. The WorkPlace model proves that the right job readiness
programming, combined with personal and family support services and
financial counseling, can return veterans and the long-term
unemployed to the workforce.”
About Frontier
Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers
broadband, voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access,
data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for
residential customers, small businesses and home offices and
advanced communications for medium and large businesses in 27
states. Frontier's approximately 13,700 employees are based
entirely in the United States. More information is available
at www.frontier.com.
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