PG&E Named One of the Best Employers for Veterans by Military Times
May 24 2017 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) was named as one of
the best employers for veterans by Military Times, the trusted
source for independent news and information for service members and
their families. This is the second consecutive year the company has
made the “Best for Vets: Employers” list in the ranking’s
eight-year history.
The survey, conducted by the publishers of the Army Times, Navy
Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times, consisted of nearly
100 questions which focused on areas such as: recruiting veterans
and service members, company culture, policies and reservist
accommodations.
“Veterans know the importance of accountability, leadership and
being safe on the job. These characteristics are essential as we
continue to build a talented and diverse workforce to serve
PG&E’s customers. We’re very proud to make this list,” said
PG&E Vice President of Human Resources and former Army Captain
Mary King.
PG&E’s endorsement of veterans dates back to World War I.
The company has a strong commitment to veterans, as evidenced by
its “1,000 Careers Project,” a long-term program with the goal of
hiring 1,000 veterans into PG&E careers over the next eight
years. Since the program’s inception, PG&E has hired 455
veterans—close to half of its goal in nearly two years. In
addition:
- POWERPATHWAY™: This energy
industry training program debuted in 2008 as a way to develop the
next generation of the utility industry workforce. In almost a
decade, 850 have graduated—including nearly 500 veterans. Among
PowerPathway’s accomplishments over the last two years: creating a
new program with transitioning military personnel, employing its
first active service member who participated in the program and its
first direct-to-hire class for customer service
representatives.
- EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND
RESERVE: PG&E has received numerous honors from the ESGR, a
Department of Defense office that develops and maintains employer
support for National Guard and Reserve service. In 2016, the
company received the Extraordinary Employer Support Award for its
sustained support of National Guard and Reserve service.
- TOP-100 MILITARY FRIENDLY
EMPLOYER: PG&E has been recognized for five straight years
as a Top-100 Military Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs Magazine. In
addition, the company was named as a 2017 Military Friendly Spouse
Employer by Military Spouse Magazine.
- WORKING WITH VETERAN BUSINESSES:
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) are major business
partners with PG&E. The company spent an all-time high of $224
million with DVBEs in 2016. The DVBE spend was part of a record
$2.85 billion spend with diverse suppliers last year.
- VETERANS EMPLOYEE RESOURCE
GROUP: This group was established in 2011. The organization’s
goal is to educate, support and develop PG&E employees with
military experience, as well as their supporters. Now in its sixth
year, more than 1,100 employees have joined the group.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E
Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas
and electric energy companies in the United States. Based in San
Francisco, with more than 20,000 employees, the company delivers
some of the nation’s cleanest energy to nearly 16 million people in
Northern and Central California. For more information, visit
www.pge.com and pge.com/news.
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