With so many government and defense contractors in the D.C. region, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of employment opportunities for active military members transitioning to civilian employment, and Forbes’ new list of Best Employers for Veterans has many D.C.-area based companies on the list. Forbes’ annual list is based on surveys of thousands of American veterans currently working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. 19 CACI International, RestonA total of 24 private employers and federal government agencies in the D.C. region are included in the list of 200. Approximately 200,000 U.S. military service members transition to civilian life annually, Forbes said, citing the Department of Labor. Forbes’ full list of its 200 America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2021, and the ranking’s methodology, are online.

Source: Forbes November 11, 2021 19:48 UTC