SOLON,
Ohio, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Swagelok
Company has been named by the Ohio
chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as Employer of the
Year for its efforts in hiring and retaining veterans. The award is
given to one employer annually who stands out for their programs
and benefits designed to recruit and retain veterans.
"Swagelok has a long history of supporting the veteran
community," said Jim Cavoli,
Swagelok President and U.S. Army veteran. "The innate skills of
veterans align with our values of integrity, quality, and respect
for the individual. We're proud to be recognized as an employer of
choice to support these associates who have served our
country."
Swagelok's commitment to the veteran community includes key
partnerships with national organizations. Swagelok is a proud
participant in the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program
and provides fellowship and job shadowing opportunities to
transitioning service members. Swagelok is also a DoD Military
Spouse Employment Partner, supporting military spouses in finding
meaningful employment. Additionally, Swagelok partners with
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
Swagelok has an active associate resource group dedicated to
networking, professional development, and mentorship amongst the
veteran community. This group promotes team building activities
through participation in community events and supporting local and
national charities.
"Our commitment to veterans both internally and within the
community makes Swagelok an attractive place for veterans like
myself to call home," said Lawrence
Walton, Veteran Talent Pipeline Specialist and Veteran's
Network Community Engagement Chair. "Our commitment to quality and
process aligns to military training and many of the jobs we're
looking to fill align with the jobs our military forces do every
day."
For more information on Swagelok's commitment to the veteran
community, visit jobs.swagelok.com/us/en/military.
About Swagelok
Swagelok is a worldwide leader in industrial fluid
systems—founded in 1947 on the merits of its revolutionary,
leak-tight tube fitting. With customer-focused solutions and a
passion for making high-quality products, the company serves
industries requiring safe and efficient movement of liquids and
gases. An approximately $2 billion
company headquartered in Northeast
Ohio, Swagelok operates more than 20 manufacturing
facilities, and customers rely on local fluid system expertise
through nearly 200 authorized sales and service center locations
around the globe. Swagelok's values shape its dedication to
customers, associates, and the community, and the company is
consistently recognized for workplace excellence.
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