MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) has been named to G.I. Jobs magazine's list of companies that have a strong commitment to hiring military veterans.  The list showcases the top 100 veteran-friendly companies in the U.S. from among 5,000 that are eligible, based on revenues of more than $500 million.  Selection was based on the strength of military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service and company policies toward National Guard and reserve service.

"This isn't about charity or patriotism.  It's about good business.  The companies on our list understand that," said Rich McCormack, who heads research for G.I. Jobs' annual list.  

"Our military veterans represent a rich resource of talented employees with leadership skills and can-do attitudes that are vital to the future success of companies like Harris," said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Harris.  "We are proud to be recognized for the third year in a row as one of the top companies among those with a commitment to military friendly programs."  

Harris has more than 1,800 veterans among its more than 16,000 employees worldwide.  The company has specific programs focused on military recruitment, with 10 full-time employees averaging 50 percent of their time on sourcing and hiring candidates with military-related skill sets or with prior military experience.  About 13 percent of Harris new hires are military veterans

In addition, 40 percent of the annual recruitment-advertising budget targets military-related hiring and the Harris recruiting team participated in more than 28 military-related job fairs within a 12-month period.

During the past year, Harris continued to team with the Orlando Magic basketball team to honor military men, women and their families with the Seats for Soldiers program.  Game tickets were provided to men and women at military bases around Florida.  The events include taped messages to soldiers throughout the game, a pre-game presentation and other activities for military personnel and their families.

Harris also donated funds to create the computer program that enables Florida residents to contribute to the nationwide Support Our Troops® campaign by simply checking a box when they apply for, or renew, their driver's license or vehicle registration.  The voluntary program is expected to generate more than $100,000 annually for care packages, food treats and other programs offered through Support Our Troops®.

For the second consecutive year, the Harris Foundation provided financial support to the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities through the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University.  The program offers cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines disabled as a result of their service supporting operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Harris also sponsored the 24th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic held in Snowmass Village, Colorado, March 28-April 2, 2010.  The annual event enables hundreds of severely disabled veterans to participate in therapeutic recreational activities — encouraging hope and building confidence to overcome profound disabilities.  

In addition, Harris supports the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.  WWP serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other, and to provide programs and services to meet their needs.  As part of the WWP's Warriors to Work program, Harris helps wounded veterans of the current wars transition back into the civilian workforce by matching them with employment opportunities at Harris.  

About the G.I. Jobs List

The complete list of all 100 companies is available at www.gijobs.com/2011Top100.aspx.  G.I. Jobs (www.gijobs.com) is published by Victory Media, a veteran-owned business headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The company also publishes Military Spouse and Vetrepreneur magazines.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

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