“We credit the status to the result of many factors, including the use of advanced software to monitor metrics that support our veteran recruitment and hiring goals, and our collaboration with specialized services to match veterans with open positions,” the company notes.

Tina Seashore, Menasha Corporation Chief Human Resources Officer, adds: “At Menasha Corporation, we value the skills, leadership, and dedication that veterans bring to our workforce. Earning the Gold Certification through the Vets Ready Employer Initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to creating meaningful career opportunities for those who have served our country.”

Barriers to employment exist in many forms for U.S. veterans, with underemployment being the most common. DWD and its Office of Veteran Employment Services (OVES) created the Vet’s Ready program in 2020 to recognize employers who go above and beyond for veterans.

On a related note, Packaging Strategies recently published a story on Veterans in Packaging recognizing the unique and valuable skill sets that veterans bring to the packaging industry. That story can be found here.

About Menasha Corporation 

Menasha Corporation is a leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturer and supply chain solutions provider comprising two companies — Menasha Packaging Company and ORBIS Corporation. Menasha Corporation’s products and services are used by major food, beverage, consumer products, healthcare, pharmaceutical, heavy equipment, agriculture, industrial, and automotive companies.

About Vets Ready Employer Initiative 

The Vets Ready Employer Initiative encourages employers to build a support system within their workplace, hire and retain more veterans, and connect to veterans in the community and their families. Additional details about the Vets Ready Employer Initiative and how to apply are available online.