U.S. Army Reserve Joins With Schneider National, Inc. In Ground-Breaking Employer Partnership
The U.S. Army Reserve and Schneider National, Inc., a premier provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services and one of North America's largest truckload carriers, recently launched a public-private partnership that will help strengthen the community, support Army Reserve soldiers and their families, and maintain a strong economy. Schneider signed with the Army Reserve as an Employer Partner in a ceremony this morning, joining in an alliance that allows the two organizations to recruit, train and employ individuals interested in both serving the nation and pursuing a career in the transportation and logistics industry.
The Army Reserve's partnership with Schneider National is the first of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. The agreement provides Army Reserve soldiers opportunities for employment with Schneider National after they successfully complete their military occupational training (MOS). The Army Reserve and Schneider National will work together to recruit and train qualified soldier candidates.
"I'm pleased to officially begin an enduring strategic partnership with a respected company like Schneider National," said Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, chief, Army Reserve, and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command. "I look forward to collaborating with our newest valued partner to achieve mutual goals to attract, develop and retain a quality workforce. This innovative human capital strategy is good for Schneider National, good for the Army Reserve, good for our soldiers and their families, and good for America."
Under the program, Schneider National guarantees a job interview for all qualified, participating soldiers no later than 30 days after completing MOS training with the U.S. Army Reserve. In addition, Schneider will give priority placement consideration to qualified Army reservists. In turn, the Army Reserve will advise soldiers of Schneider National driver, office, maintenance and warehouse career opportunities.
"This program is truly a win-win-win scenario for reservists, the U.S. Army and Schneider National," said Tim Fliss, executive vice president of human resources for Schneider National. "It provides American soldiers with great career opportunities near their reserve unit, allowing for more stability in their careers and lives. The positions the soldiers hold at Schneider provide them with business experience that helps in their reserve careers and further strengthens the U.S. Army. Schneider National wins because the company's job vacancies are filled with quality employees who are well-trained soldiers."
"Schneider has long looked to innovative solutions, and this partnership creates greater access to top, trained candidates to fill needed positions in our growing industry. Schneider takes great pride in our 70+ year history of hiring members of the military, as well as the fact that approximately 25 percent of our workforce has a military-related background. Schneider shares the values of safety, integrity, respect and excellence with the U.S. military. We thank our service men and women for their commitment to country and appreciate the talents those individuals bring to Schneider," Fliss explained.
The Army Reserve is collaborating with business leaders to develop staffing solutions to meet America's industry demands, tackle the issue of workforce preparedness, and reinvigorate America's human talent to remain competitive in the global economy. The initiative will also help the Army Reserve continue to meet the operational demands of the ongoing global war on terrorism.
In addition, it aims to establish a process whereby employers and the Army Reserve may secure and share the talents of trained professionals. Partners such as Schneider National will benefit from the employment of men and women with Army values, experience and proven leadership skills. Since its inception in April, the initiative has already recruited many enthusiastic business partners including Inova Health Systems, American Trucking Associations, Sears, USAA, Crowley Auto Group and the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. More than 300 national, regional and local businesses and agencies are in various stages of formalizing a partnership with the Army Reserve.
About The United States Army Reserve
The Army Reserve is a community-based, federally directed force of highly skilled, patriotic men and women that provides our nation with trained units and qualified soldiers during peacetime, contingencies and war. These soldier citizens are the backbone of the U.S. Army, providing critical support in combat, peacekeeping, nation-building and civil affairs. The Army Reserve is a reservoir of trained and experienced professionals in transportation, logistics, supply chain management, health care, law enforcement and public safety, construction trades, engineering, information technology, communications, financial services and human resources. Army Reserve soldiers have proudly played a vital role in every American military and humanitarian mission of the past 100 years. Today 196,000 trained Army Reserve soldiers in units across the country stand ready to serve the nation when called upon by the President. For additional information please visit www.armyreserve.army.mil.
About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National, Inc. is a premier provider of transportation and logistics services enhancing the standard of living worldwide. The nation's largest truckload carrier, Schneider serves more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500 companies and offers the broadest portfolio of services to small, medium and global shippers across the globe. The company's transportation and logistics solutions include van/truckload, dedicated, expedited, bulk, western regional, intermodal, transportation management, freight brokerage, air/ocean freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, transloading and distribution, supply chain management, supply chain advisory services, and freight audit and payment (Europe).
Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert transportation and logistics solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.4 billion company, Schneider National employs 21,400 transportation and logistics experts worldwide, including operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit schneider.com.
SOURCE: Schneider National, Inc.