NEWS RELEASE

STEERBRIDGE RECEIVES 2023 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD FROM

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Vienna, VA, Nov. 8, 2023 – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized SteerBridge as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. SteerBridge earned the platinum award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“SteerBridge has a strong commitment to hiring and empowering veterans and much of the work we do would not be possible without their valuable experiences and expertise. As a company founded and managed by veterans, hiring and developing veterans is a priority to us because we understand the value they can bring to our team."

SteerBridge joins 858 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

Recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.

About SteerBridge

Founded in 2011, SteerBridge pairs the knowledge and experience of Veteran professionals with the expertise and capabilities of private-sector technologists. SteerBridge delivers innovative solutions and exceeds client expectations. We have experience and demonstrate success serving the Department of Defense, the U.S. Government, and corporate clients.

Our team of Veterans and committed professionals exemplify sacrificial leadership and integrity. We invest in our people and bring High-Level Clearances, Graduate Degrees, Technical Certifications, Globally Recognized Standards, and extensive Project Experience to the table.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring, and retaining veterans. The 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2024. For more information about the program and the application process,

visit HIREVets.gov.

There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.