NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans in
search of jobs that pay well and offer career advancement will find
Norfolk Southern among 210 companies recently recognized for being
military friendly.
Norfolk Southern was named to the list of 2017 Military
Friendly® Employers by Victory Media, a veteran-owned publisher of
G.I. Jobs, Military Spouse, STEM,
and Vetrepreneur magazines. This is the 10th year that
Norfolk Southern has appeared on the list, which features companies
with a proven record of hiring and supporting veterans in the
workplace.
"Military veterans are thriving at our company in all areas of
operations and management," said CEO Jim
Squires, an Army veteran. "They are running trains, fixing
track, and working in shops and in our headquarters. With their
leadership skills and knowledge, veterans bring a strong work ethic
and a commitment to safety and service that make us a better
railroad, which in turn helps America prosper. We are proud of our
veterans and their service."
Currently, more than 3,800 employees – about 14 percent of
Norfolk Southern's workforce – are veterans, including members of
the National Guard and military reserves. To help veterans and
military spouses find rail industry jobs, Norfolk Southern supports
the federal "Joining Forces" initiative and the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce Foundation's "Hiring Our Heroes" program. Veterans
can search a Norfolk Southern website for railroad employment using
their military job titles.
Norfolk Southern's VeteraNS employee resource group has chapters
in Norfolk and Atlanta, the company's two corporate office
locations. VeteraNS members offer networking and support for
veterans and their families and participate in outreach efforts
that link the railroad with the military community. Norfolk
Southern also operates a custom-painted Veterans Locomotive to
honor people who have served in the military and reserves.
Victory Media's Military Friendly list rates the performance of
companies across six categories: recruiting and sourcing; hiring
and onboarding; career opportunity and advancement; culture and
commitment; military support and retention; and military employee
policies and compliance.
To learn more about job opportunities at Norfolk Southern, visit
http://www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/work-at-ns/job-openings.html
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the
nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern
Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route
miles in 22 states and the District
of Columbia, serves every major container port in the
eastern United States, and
provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk
Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East
and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial
products.
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SOURCE Norfolk Southern Corporation