Firms step up recruiting of military veterans: Since 9/11, companies have added programs that are attracting highly trained workers
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Des Moines, Iowa, Former soldiers, including those returning from Iraq or Afghanistan with disabilities, are finding that their military background could help them get jobs in civilian companies. As a result about 5,000 companies are registered with the Marine For Life program, which helps soldiers find work in civilian businesses after leaving the service.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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Local trucking firm helps to get D.C. ready for 2000
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Sharon Hill, Penn.-based Laser Trucking Co. received a $45,000 distribution contract from Dell Computer Co. to deliver 2,000 computers to Washington, DC. The Y2K-compliant computers were purchased by the city of Washington, DC.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 1999
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