ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named NTT Global Data Centers Americas, a California-based information technology infrastructure and services company, its Midsize Employer of the Year. Representatives from NTT will be formally recognized Aug. 6 during the 2023 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
NTT Global Data Centers Americas was selected for DAV’s national-level honor over numerous other businesses with between 250 and 999 employees. Of its 581 employees, nearly 25% are veterans. In an effort to retain and attract more veterans, the company has a robust veterans employee resource group that provides support, mentorship and professional development. NTT has also utilized DAV job fairs and partners with numerous veterans initiatives to raise money and awareness for the veteran community.
“DAV is proud to recognize NTT Global Data Centers Americas for its steadfast dedication to hiring and mentoring veterans,” said DAV National Commander Joe Parsetich. “Furthermore, its presence in the community helps honor and celebrate veterans beyond the workplace. We are immensely grateful for their thoughtful efforts.”
NTT is an industry leader in networks, data centers, cloud, security and managed services, as well as an innovator in private 5G. The company serves 65% of the Fortune Global 500 and more than 75% of the Fortune Global 100. It also works closely with leading sports organizations, including INDYCAR and the Tour de France.
“I’m incredibly proud to have many veterans on our team,” said Doug Adams, senior executive vice president of Global Data Centers and Submarine Cable at NTT. “This award highlights our continued dedication to recruiting and retaining veterans in our workforce and providing resources and opportunities to help them further their careers.”
About DAV
DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: keeping our promise to America’s veterans. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a nonprofit organization with more than 1 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932.