Republic Services Celebrates 5,000th Veteran Employed

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Republic Services, a leader in the environmental services industry, announced it has reached its goal of employing 5,000 veterans by 2025, achieving this milestone in 2024.

Since launching the initiative in 2021, Republic Services has partnered with numerous veteran support organizations and the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge program to provide training, mentorship, and career opportunities to service members.

The company marked this achievement after hosting National Hire a Veteran Day events in 29 cities and was supported by its Business Resource Group V.A.L.O.R. and Talent Acquisition team.

Republic Services' Chief Human Resources Officer, Courtney Rodriguez, emphasized the value of veterans' diverse skills and backgrounds in strengthening their teams and providing world-class service.

For more information, visit jobs.republicservices.com.

Company partners with military organizations, SkillBridge program to offer training, mentorship and career opportunities to service members

PHOENIX, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, announced today that it has achieved its "Road to 5K" commitment to employ 5,000 veterans by 2025. Since launching the initiative in 2021, Republic has built partnerships with numerous veteran support organizations as well as with the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge program, helping expand the company's pipeline of candidates.

"At Republic Services, we continue to take meaningful action to attract, hire and retain the best talent," said Courtney Rodriguez, chief human resources officer. "We value the unique training and experience of America's veterans. Their diverse skills and backgrounds strengthen our teams and help us provide world-class service to our customers."

Republic Services marked its 5,000^th veteran employed after hosting National Hire a Veteran Day events in 29 cities across the country this summer. The campaign was supported by the company's Business Resource Group V.A.L.O.R. in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team. V.A.L.O.R., or Veteran Advocacy, Learning, Outreach and Recruiting, aims to create a network of resources for veteran employees and their families.

For service members nearing military retirement or separation, Republic Services participates in the DOD SkillBridge program, offering on-the-job training, experience and mentorship to help transition to a civilian career in the environmental services industry.

Career opportunities for veterans are available in a wide range of roles across the country. Visit jobs.republicservices.com to learn more about open roles at Republic Services and the SkillBridge program.

About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.

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FAQ

What milestone did Republic Services achieve in 2024?

Republic Services achieved its goal of employing 5,000 veterans by 2025 in 2024.

What program does Republic Services partner with to help veterans transition to civilian careers?

Republic Services partners with the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge program.

How did Republic Services celebrate its 5,000th veteran employed?

Republic Services celebrated by hosting National Hire a Veteran Day events in 29 cities.

What is the role of V.A.L.O.R. in Republic Services' veteran hiring initiative?

V.A.L.O.R. supports veteran hiring by creating a network of resources for veteran employees and their families.

Where can veterans find career opportunities at Republic Services?

Veterans can find career opportunities at jobs.republicservices.com.