Cedar Rapids, Iowa – November 10, 2021 – U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Circle Computer Resources as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. Circle Computer Resources 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.

“Veterans are an untapped resource for CCR, they bring a great deal of experience and culture to our company that has been proven to be a very valuable asset,” said Heidi Hromidko, VP of Human Resources.

Circle Computer Resources joins 848 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 2021 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 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.

CCR (Circle Computer Resources, Inc.) was founded in 1986 and is committed to providing business technology services that create lasting solutions for clients both local and across North America. CCR values the knowledge of its staff and their ability to stay current with the ever-changing trends in their field, providing the most viable and comprehensive services the market has to offer. CCR is the recipient of numerous awards, nominations, and distinctions, including the Technology Association of Iowa’s Prometheus Awards and the Great Place to Work certification.

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CCR Media Contact: Bethany Rath | bethany.rath@ccr.net