J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Named 2016 STEM Jobs℠ Approved Employer
July 26 2016 - 03:15PM
Business Wire
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today it has been
designated a 2016 STEM Jobs℠ Approved Employer by Victory Media,
the leader in connecting young professionals with education and
career opportunities and creator of STEM Jobs℠ media and resources
for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and
math.
The 2016 STEM Jobs℠ Approved Employers survey rates companies on
their ability and responsiveness to hiring and developing
STEM-skilled job candidates, creating STEM career paths, and in
connecting with higher education institutions that offer STEM
programs.
“As a leader in the transportation logistics industry, J.B. Hunt
offers diverse opportunities for engineering and technology
employees to develop their skills and excel in STEM-related careers
as we provide innovative customer solutions. Being named a 2016
STEM Jobs℠ Approved Employer reflects our commitment to these
career fields and helps us to attract the next generation of
talented J.B. Hunt employees,” explained Eric Airola, senior
director of human resources.
“Our STEM Jobs℠ awards help employers, colleges, and K12 schools
better understand the kinds of efforts that are critical to
promoting highly effective, efficient STEM programs, plus how well
their programs are helping students understand the value of STEM
and the immense career opportunities that exist,” said Glen
Zollman, Vice President of STEM Jobs. “We’re pleased to showcase
organizations like J.B. Hunt that are leading the way in providing
long-term STEM careers.”
For more information about careers in STEM fields at J.B. Hunt,
visit www.jbhunt.jobs.
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P
500 Company, focuses on providing safe and reliable transportation
services to a diverse group of customers throughout the contiguous
United States, Canada, and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated,
multimodal approach, the company provides capacity-oriented
solutions centered on delivering customer value and
industry-leading service. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock
trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of
the Dow Jones Transportation Average. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is
a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. For more information, visit
www.jbhunt.com.
About STEM Jobs℠
The STEM Jobs℠ Approved Employers survey measures how
effectively companies create and fill high-demand, high-paying STEM
jobs and how well they assist employees in achieving their career
aspirations in STEM fields. Ratings are based on a complimentary
and rigorous quantitative assessment that measures organizations on
criteria created by Victory Media with the assistance of an
independent Advisory Board. A complete description of our
methodology, advisory board, and services is available at
www.stemjobs.com.
STEM Jobs℠ media, career tools, and curriculum are designed to
engage students, along with their parents, teachers, and guidance
counselors, as they make education and career planning decisions.
Using student-written articles, fun graphics, and relatable
content, STEM Jobs℠ helps students discover how to “do what they
love” in a STEM-inspired career. For more information, visit
www.stemjobs.com.
About Victory Media
Based in Pittsburgh, Victory Media connects classrooms to
careers for the nation’s next generation of professionals. Our
data-driven ratings are published in G.I. Jobs®, Military Spouse,
Vetrepreneur®, and STEM Jobs℠ media and featured in national media
including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, FORTUNE, Bloomberg, NBC,
ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and others. Learn more about our
media, training, and ratings solutions at victorymedia.com, and
follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.Carrie Johnson,
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