The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the 2024 winners of the Vets Ready Employer Initiative. The award recognizes Wisconsin employers that have gone above and beyond to hire and support veterans and their families.
The Vets Ready Employer Initiative encourages employers to build a support system within their workplace, hire and retain more veterans, and connect to veterans and their families in the community. Every year, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its Office of Veteran Employment Services (OVES) recognize businesses with either a gold or silver certification in one of three employer categories: small, medium, and large. Award program partners include the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the Disabled American Veterans Department of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, the Wisconsin American Legion, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Award-winning employers will be invited to a recognition event. Recipients are promoted by DWD staff, veteran agencies and organizations, and workforce partners through resources such as DWD’s website. Additionally, winners are highlighted as a Vets Ready employer on JobCenterofWisconsin.com and recognized with a special icon on JobCenterofWisconsin.com to indicate the employer’s Vets Ready status. Winners are also given a Vets Ready Winner emblem to include on the company’s website and presented a certificate.
The 2024 awardees are:
Large
Gold Certification
- Del Monte Foods Inc., Plover
- Frank Beverage Group, Middleton
Silver Certification
- Old Wisconsin Sausage Co., Sheboygan*
