Xcel Energy Outlines Plans to Bolster Military Hiring
Thursday, July 11th, 2013 -- 8:41 AM
-Ben Fowke, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy outlined to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee ways the utility plans to bolster its military hiring practices.Attractive qualities exhibited by military-experienced employees include the ability to learn quickly, support a team environment, respect procedures, prioritize safety, multi-task and provide leadership to those around them.
Currently, about 12 percent of Xcel Energy?s 11,000 employees are veterans, with many represented in management. The company forecasts a need for linemen, engineers, and operations and maintenance personnel.
Xcel Energy has recently received recognition for its veteran hiring practices. Xcel Energy was named one of GI Jobs? Top 100 Military Friendly Employers for the last five years and won the Most Valuable Employer for Military by CivilianJobs.com.
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