FDM Group selected as a 2014 Best for Vets Employer by Military Times

International IT services provider FDM Group has been recognized by Military Times in the Best for Vets: Employers 2014 rankings.

2014-04-16

NEW YORK, NY, April 16, 2014 (Press-News.org) International IT services provider FDM Group has been recognized by Military Times in the Best for Vets: Employers 2014 rankings.

Employers were evaluated with a focus on culture and policies that cater to military veterans when scored for the fifth annual Best for Vets: Employers survey, a highly respected, nearly 90-question analysis of a company's efforts to connect with veterans and provide an environment for success.

Brandt Rousseaux, Vice President of FDM North America and himself a retired US Coast Guard Commander, commented: "I am thrilled to see FDM recognized as a 2014 Best for Vets Employer. Veterans made up 22% of our 2013 new hires, and the FDM Veterans Initiative continues to grow on these successes into 2014. Our former military employees bring incredibly valuable talent and experience to our business. It is truly a testament to FDM's commitment to veterans that we have been selected for this honor."

FDM's Veterans Initiative focuses on transitioning qualified veterans into civilian careers as IT professionals. Using its unique business model, which combines quality IT training and two years of commercial employment, FDM provides IT enthusiasts the essential skills needed to transition to successful careers in the Information Technology sector.

"As with all of the Best for Vets rankings, Best for Vets: Employers is an editorially independent news project that evaluates the many factors that make a company a good fit for military veterans and spouses," said Amanda Miller, editor of Military Times EDGE magazine.

For the full Best for Vets: Employers 2014 rankings, go to: http://www.militarytimes.com/bestforvets-employers2014. The rankings are published in full in the April issue of Military Times EDGE magazine, the premier publication for military transition, and online at MilitaryTimes.com, as well as ArmyTimes.com, NavyTimes.com, AirForceTimes.com and MarineCorpsTimes.com.

About FDM Group
FDM Group is an international IT services provider specializing in seven core service areas: Project Management Office, Application Support, Data Services, Development, Testing, Infrastructure and Client Training. Renowned for service excellence, FDM supplies effective and innovative IT solutions to over 200 prestigious clients worldwide. With offices in the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years and has firmly established itself as an award-winning IT services provider.

FDM Academy is a division of FDM Group, responsible for launching IT careers. FDM's award-winning Academy Program consists of approximately 12-17 weeks of skills development followed by a minimum of two years employment and is designed to provide both the practical skills and business awareness required in today's demanding workplace.

For more information about FDM's Veterans Initiative, please visit:
http://www.fdmgroup.com/vets

About Military Times
The Military Times newsweeklies and digital platforms are the trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families. The military community relies on Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times for reporting on everything important to their lives, including: pay, benefits, finance, education, health care, recreational resources, retirement, promotions, product reviews, and entertainment. Military Times is published by Gannett Government Media. To learn more, visit http://www.militarytimes.com.

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