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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