Penske Named 2017 Military-Friendly Employer
February 06, 2017
Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics have been named 2017 Military-Friendly Employers by Victory Media, the publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine. Penske placed in the Bronze category.
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This is the first year of a new format. Previously Victory issued a Top 100 list, and Penske had <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/newsroom/2015_11_05_military-friendly.html">earned placement there</a> for five straight years.
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“Penske places a strong value on the wide array of skill sets and values that veterans bring to our workforce," said Jennifer Sockel, Penske senior vice president of human resources. “We are proud to employ military veterans as well as active Reserve and National Guard service members."
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Over the last three years, veterans represented 11.4 percent of all new hires. Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics offer a wide range of career opportunities including: truck fleet maintenance technicians, truck drivers, fleet maintenance supervisors, operations management roles, as well as logistics and supply chain operations roles and many others. Visit <a href="https://www.GoPenske.com/careers/veterans">www.GoPenske.com/careers/veterans</a> for more information on career opportunities.
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Penske Is Top Military-Friendly Employer for Fifth Straight Year
November 05, 2015
Victory is the publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines.
<p>“Penske proudly hires and employs veterans and active National Guard and Reserve members throughout our truck leasing and logistics businesses,” said Jennifer Sockel, Penske senior vice president of human resources.</p><p>“We sincerely appreciate their service and dedication to our country,” she added. “The values, work ethic and skills veterans and active military members bring to our workplace are truly valued within our organization.”</p><p>Companies received consideration for this list via a data-driven survey of thousands of companies with resulting survey data independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2b475330946490801fe833cb20238f87" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="58ba1" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzc2OS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NTgxODE5N30.A8oqT3WeU2CFrAzsViYWqLTr2q8Tl6clfcTtchX2JwM/img.jpg?width=980"/>Criteria for the survey included a benchmark score across key programs and policies such as the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service, retention programs and company policies on National Guard and Reserve service.</p><p>“Companies that have earned the 2016 Military-Friendly Employer award have exceptionally strong hiring programs and meaningful careers for transitioning service members and spouses,” said Daniel Nichols, chief product officer of Victory Media and Navy Reserve veteran.</p><p>Penske was No. 91 overall and achieved an industry rank of 13th.</p><p>Approximately 13 percent of Penske’s annual new hires are veterans. Visit <a href="http://www.GoPenske.com/careers/veterans">www.GoPenske.com/careers/veterans</a> for more information on career opportunities.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Recognized for Supporting Veterans
November 11, 2013
The magazine recognizes military friendly companies that demonstrate commitment to recruiting America’s veterans. Penske ranked 68th on the overall 2014 Top 100 list.
<p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2c7749ecf354473f2837358f295be3d3" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="5d71a" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzMxOS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2NTcwMDQ2M30.ooFAojz5pA_O_Ay50a0Sfr6Ir2K41tvfgA9lFt1VzdE/img.png?width=980"/>“We’re honored to be recognized again on the Top 100 Military Friendly Employers List,” said Ken Hurley, Penske’s senior vice president of human resources. “We’re especially pleased to be acknowledged on Veterans Day – a day when Penske thanks and recognizes veterans and active military personnel for their selfless, valuable contributions to our nation and our organization. We appreciate the values, work ethic and leadership skills veterans bring as associates to our teams.”</p><p><strong>How Does Penske Support the Military?</strong></p><p><strong>Recruitment</strong></p><p>Penske actively recruits veterans nationwide by promoting employment opportunities in military publications, on veterans’ job boards and at military virtual and in-person career fairs.</p><p>Penske has increased its veteran hiring at a rate of approximately 2 percent year over year since 2010. To date this year, 13 percent of Penske new-hires were veterans, filling <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">technician</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">vehicle maintenance supervisor/manager</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">driver</a>, and <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/sales.html">sales</a> and <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/customer_service.html">customer service positions</a>. Almost 1,100 associates are veterans.</p><p><strong>Support of Associate Reservists</strong></p><p>Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of the Defense, recognizes Penske for supporting associates who serve in the military. So far this year, 37 Penske associates have been on military leave. Ten are presently serving.</p><p><strong>Partnerships with Military-Friendly Organizations</strong></p><p>Penske is proud to partner with numerous military-friendly organizations, including <a href="http://militarywarriors.org/">Military Warriors Support Foundation</a>, <a href="http://supportmilitaryspouses.org/">Support Military Spouses</a>, <a href="http://worldteamsports.org/">World T.E.A.M. Sports</a>, <a href="http://www.furnishinghope.org/">Furnishing Hope</a>, and <a href="http://www.toysfortots.org/">Toys for Tots</a>.</p><p>Penske signed up for the <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces/">Vet Friendly Challenge</a>, pledging to join other companies in an effort to hire 50,000 veterans and their spouses by 2018.</p><p>Between Memorial Day 2013 and Memorial Day 2014, Penske Truck Rental is inviting its consumer rental customers to <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-kicks-off-paralyzed-veterans-of-america-fundraising-effort/">donate $1 to support the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE</a> when they rent a one-way truck. The Mission: ABLE campaign helps ensure that veterans with disabilities get the care, benefits and job opportunities they’ve earned and deserve.</p><p>To multiply the impact of its customers’ contributions to helping our veterans, Penske Truck Rental is matching the first $1 donation its customers make during the duration of the campaign.</p><p><strong>Helping our Troops</strong></p><p>All across the nation Penske associates volunteer for organizations to support our military, such as Wreaths Across America and Penske Cares for our Troops.</p><p>Penske offers discounts on truck rentals for active military members and veterans when reserving one-way truck rentals online.</p><p>Are you a veteran with a deep passion for customer service and high ethical standards? Visit Penske’s military careers page or follow our job posts using Twitter: @GoPenskeCareers. We offer competitive wages and a wide range of benefits. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p><a href="http://video.foxnews.com/v/2827575035001/top-companies-looking-to-hire-veterans/?playlist_id=930909787001">Check out a clip from "Fox and Friends" featuring Penske</a> and other businesses supporting veteran hiring.</p><p></p><p><noscript>Watch the latest video at <a href="http://video.foxnews.com">video.foxnews.com</a></noscript></p><p><em>By Kandace Wertz</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics is a winner of the 2013 Above and Beyond award from the Michigan Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of the Defense, for its support of company employees that serve in the military.
<p>According to the ESGR, the honor is bestowed to companies “who provide exceptional support to their Guard and Reserve employees.”</p><p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske</a> was nominated by one of its associates, Ian Mitchell, a senior logistics analyst working on the company’s Ford Motor Company account in Dearborn, Mich.</p><p>Among the Penske veteran benefits that were cited by the ESGR at an awards dinner in East Lansing, Mich.:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Penske providing four weeks of pay differential and continued insurance coverage (for the associate and their families)</li> <li>Routine sending of care packages overseas to deployed associates</li> <li>Maintaining a strong line of communication with a service member’s family during time of deployment</li></ul><p>Mitchell, a former active duty U.S. Army staff sergeant, is now a captain in the Army National Guard. He has served in the Michigan National Guard since 2006. Since joining Penske, he has been deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan.</p><p>Mitchell said of his employer: “It’s very family oriented and supportive. I believe that Penske looks out for the best interest of its associates. I feel extremely fortunate to have a management team that is so supportive of my service. Their support is an enabler for my continued service.”</p><p>Jill Ohlman, Penske manager senior LLP stated: “We are honored to receive this award from the ESGR. It was wonderful to be recognized by Ian for the support that our company provides. We appreciate the service that Ian and other veterans provide to our country.”</p><p><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske Truck Leasing</a> and its subsidiary Penske Logistics are among the transportation industry’s most progressive companies in regards to veterans and their families.</p><p>Penske is on the current G.I. Jobs magazine Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers® list. It regularly <a href="../category/penske-careers/">participates in virtual and in-person career fairs</a> across the U.S., hiring active duty veterans, guard/reservists and military spouses. Penske signed up for the Vet Friendly Challenge, pledging to join other companies in an effort to hire 50,000 veterans and their spouses by 2018.</p><p>Last year nearly 19 percent of Penske’s new hires were veterans. To search and apply for a career with Penske, visit the <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/veterans.html">company’s military careers page</a>.</p><p align="right"><i>By Alen Beljin</i></p><p><i>Photo Identification from left: Brig. Gen. (Retired) Stanley Wilk, chair emeritus, Mich. Committee for ESGR; Brig. Gen. Michael Stone, Asst. Adj. Gen. for Michigan – Installations; Penske associates Jill Ohlman and Ian Mitchell; and Capt. (Retired) Paul Ryan, State Chair, Mich. Committee for ESGR. Ryan is a retired Navy Captain, which carries the same rank as a Colonel in the Army. </i></p></div>
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Penske Partakes in Career Fair Focused on U.S. Military Veterans
August 14, 2012
Penske will be attending the latest Milicruit online career fair on August 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Visithttp://www.veteranscareerfair.com/to register. Milicruit is a website devoted to pairing U.S. military veterans with prospective employers. This event is open to both military veterans and military spouses.
<p>Penske’s human resources staff will host real-time chats with prospective associates, seeking to hire for U.S. jobs like: <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">technicians/mechanics</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">vehicle maintenance supervisors/managers</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">drivers</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/sales.html">sales</a> and <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/customer_service.html">customer service</a>.</p><p>Penske is on the current G.I. Jobs magazine Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers® list.</p><p>For additional information visit <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/" title="Jobs at Penske">Penske’s careers page </a>or follow the company on Twitter, <a href="http://http/twitter.com/gopenskecareers">@GoPenskeCareers</a>. The company offers competitive wages and a wide range of benefits. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </p><p align="right"><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Seeking Talent via Milicruit Online Career Fair
July 23, 2012
Penske will once again have a prominent presence at the Milicruit online career fair, which takes places on July 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Visithttp://www.veteranscareerfair.com/ to register.
<p>Penske’s human resources staff will host real-time chats with prospective associates, seeking to hire for U.S. jobs like: <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">technicians/mechanics</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">vehicle maintenance supervisors/managers</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">drivers</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/sales.html">sales</a> and <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/customer_service.html">customer service</a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.veteranscareerfair.com/index.html">Milicruit</a> is a website devoted to pairing U.S. military veterans with prospective employers. This event is open to both military veterans and military spouses.</p><p>Penske is on the current G.I. Jobs magazine Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers® list, placing 83<sup>rd</sup> overall, and 10<sup>th</sup> in transportation.</p><p>For additional information visit <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/" title="Jobs at Penske">Penske’s careers page </a>or follow the company on Twitter, <a href="http://http/twitter.com/gopenskecareers">@GoPenskeCareers</a>. The company offers competitive wages and a wide range of benefits. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </p><p align="right"><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske will be a part of tomorrow’s Milicruit online career fair.Milicruit is a website devoted to pairing U.S. military veterans with prospective employers. It will take place on Wednesday, May 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Penske human resources staff will host real-time chats with prospective associates.
<p><a href="http://video.insider.foxnews.com/v/1520706906001/cheryl-casones-list--the-top-5-companies-hiring-this-week/">Click here</a> to view a segment of FOX News Channel’s “FOX and Friends” career outlook nationwide, where Milicruit discusses Penske’s hiring needs.</p><p>Currently, Penske is seeking to fill openings across the U.S., for jobs such as <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">technicians/mechanics</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">vehicle maintenance supervisors/managers</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">drivers</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/sales.html">sales</a> and <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/customer_service.html">customer service</a>.</p><p>Penske is on the current G.I. Jobs magazine Top 100 Military Friendly Employers ®list, placing 83<sup>rd</sup> on the overall list, and 10<sup>th</sup> in the transportation industry.</p><p>For more information about open positions, visit <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/" title="Jobs at Penske">Penske’s careers page </a>or follow the company on Twitter, <a href="http://http/twitter.com/gopenskecareers">@GoPenskeCareers</a>. We offer competitive wages and a wide range of benefits. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>https://twitter.com/#!/GoPenskeCareers/status/204971426564931584</p><p align="right"><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Online Career Fair Focused on U.S. Military Veterans
February 21, 2012
Penske has expanded its veteran recruiting efforts by working withMilicruit, a website devoted to pairing U.S. military veterans with prospective employers through online employment fairs.
<p>This Thursday, Penske will partake in Milicruit’s national virtual career fair, hosting real-time chats with prospective employees from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Veterans can log onto the fair, and communicate with Penske, and other leading companies, regarding employment opportunities.</p><p>Currently, Penske is seeking to fill openings across the U.S., for jobs such as <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">technicians/mechanics</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">vehicle maintenance supervisors/managers</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">drivers</a>, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/sales.html">sales</a> and <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/career_paths/customer_service.html">customer service</a>.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="75f8ed368e28eb8f68865595d05e91b8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="5e568" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzAzMS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0ODc5NDc0NH0.kmWSAFq3ulqRGrWLjEkVn3xJ8qcvWfGU1AUj4oIQMyA/img.jpg?width=980"/>The company will take part in 16 other regional and national virtual career fairs, through November. Penske has had success in hiring veterans in a wide array of jobs.</p><p>Penske also participates in the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), which is an arm of the U.S. Department of Defense. Employers that adhere to ESGR guidelines provide a supportive environment to employees serving in the military’s various reserve units.</p><p>Penske is on the current G.I. Jobs magazine Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® list, placing 83<sup>rd</sup> on the overall list, and 10<sup>th</sup> in the transportation industry.</p><p>For more information about open positions, visit <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/" title="Jobs at Penske">Penske’s careers page </a>or follow the company on Twitter, <a href="http://http/twitter.com/gopenskecareers">@GoPenskeCareers</a>. We offer competitive wages and a wide range of benefits. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Penske working with @<a href="https://twitter.com/milicruit">milicruit</a> via online career fairs focused on U.S. military veterans<a href="http://t.co/ZPfzqAQI" title="http://ow.ly/9c7w1">ow.ly/9c7w1</a><p>— Penske News (@PenskeNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/PenskeNews/status/171962553692471296">February 21, 2012</a></p></blockquote><p></p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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