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Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Frontdoor Announces Sponsorship with Non-Profit to Provide Job Training for Military Veterans
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation's leading provider of home service warranties, today announced an agreement with Service 2 Software, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, to provide 10 service members with hands-on civilian job training and experience as they transition out of the military. "It's deeply gratifying to us to be able to help empower these veterans as they transition into civilian life and embark on a new career path,' said Bill Cobb, Frontdoor's chairman and chief executive officer. 'Their discipline, tenacity, and passion are bedrock leadership qualities that will help growth and innovation for companies and communities alike.' The service members will partner with Frontdoor's sales, product development and marketing teams in Frontdoor's remote work environment. Frontdoor implemented a remote work policy for all associates in 2020. Service 2 Software operates this program under its relationship with the Department of Defense's SkillBridge Program. 'We're thrilled to welcome Frontdoor as a Service 2 Software partner. This collaboration represents not just another training partnership; it's a movement toward redefining how businesses tap into the leadership, grit, and adaptability of our nation's service members,' said David Hester, Service 2 Software chief executive officer. 'We believe military experience translates to unmatched value in the workplace. Frontdoor shares that belief, and together, we're opening new doors for veterans to thrive in business roles.' 'Service 2 Software runs an excellent program and we're confident this will be a big win for the veterans and our company,' Cobb said. About Frontdoor Frontdoor is the industry leader in home warranties and new home structural warranties, and a leading provider of on-demand home repair and maintenance services. As the parent company of two leading brands – American Home Shield and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty – totaling more than two million members – we bring over 50 years of experience in the home warranty category, a cultivated national network of independent service contractors, and a reputation for delivering quality service and product innovation. American Home Shield, the leader in home warranties, gives homeowners peace of mind, budget protection and convenience, covering up to 23 home systems and appliances from costly and unexpected breakdowns. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty is the leader in new home structural warranties, providing home builders with coverage for structural failures. These two brands, together with Frontdoor's cutting-edge on-demand services, provide an unbeatable combination that meets the full suite of homeowner repair and maintenance needs. For more information about Frontdoor, Inc., please visit About Service to Software Service 2 Software is reimagining how military service members transition into high-demand roles in the technology sector. As a Department of Defense SkillBridge partner and nonprofit talent accelerator, we specialize in equipping transitioning service members with the skills, experience, and network needed to thrive in modern revenue organizations. Through our immersive, 4–5 month training and placement model, we connect service members with growth-stage to enterprise-level companies across the country. S2S is delivering proven, mission-ready talent in sales, business development, and revenue operations. Backed by premier training partners like JB Sales and Pavilion, Service 2 Software offers a turnkey hiring solution that's cost-effective, scalable, and rooted in purpose. For more information about our mission, partners, and impact, please visit
Business Wire
16-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
JK Moving Services Ranked 4 th Among the Best Places to Work in the DC Region by the Washington Business Journal
STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JK Moving Services, a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, was named a Best Place to Work in the greater DC region by the Washington Business Journal. The company was again included on the list of 75 great local employers, ranking 4 th in the extra-large employer's category. JK Moving ranked 4th in the DC region as a Best Place to Work among extra large employers. 'We are honored to be included on the Business Journal's list of Best Places to Work list again. Being ranked so high compared to such large companies speaks to the value we place on attracting and retaining great employees,' said JK Moving Services CEO Chuck Kuhn. 'We focus on creating an outstanding workplace for JK—and its sister companies including CapRelo. Great employees ensure that our customers receive the best service.' For the 19th year, the Washington Business Journal compiled the region's 75 highest-ranking companies on its annual Best Places to Work survey. JK Moving Services ranked 4th among extra-large employers, up from 7th place last year. Companies are compared to others that have a similar number of locally based employees. Those that were recognized scored highest among hundreds of employers that participated in an employee engagement survey. Best Places to Work results are quantitative, based on survey responses from employees. Each company scored highly by workers for leadership, culture, benefits and more. JK offers competitive compensation, and for CDL-A long distance drivers, even provides guaranteed annual income, starting at $100,000. The company has great training and ongoing career development; a formal Wellness Program; a generous safe harbor 401(k) and company-paid profit-sharing program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. It also provides an Employee Assistance Program; comprehensive medical, dental vision, and ancillary benefit coverages; bonus incentives; and employee volunteer opportunities—including with the JK Community Farm, a nonprofit farm supported by JK Moving that grows and donates fresh produce and protein to the area's food insecure. In addition, JK is committed to hiring those who have served the nation. The company participates in the SkillBridge Program, which gives active-duty military members who will soon transition into civilian life a chance to gain valuable work experience through specific industry training and development. SkillBridge permits service members to use the last 180 days of their service to train and learn with an industry partner while continuing to receive military compensation and benefits. The company was awarded both a Military Friendly ® Employer and Military Friendly ® Spouse Employer designation. JK, along with its sister companies CapRelo and JK Land Holdings, employs nearly 1,200 people—a majority of whom live in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The company has won numerous awards, including being recognized in prior years by the Washington Business Journal as a Best Place to Work and Top Corporate Philanthropist. ABOUT JK MOVING SERVICES For more than 40 years, JK Moving Services – the largest independently owned and operated moving company in North America – has provided local, long distance, and global relocation services to a variety of commercial, residential, and government clients. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia and voted Independent Mover of the Year by the American Trucking Association, the company maintains a full-time, professionally trained staff of relocation and move management experts committed to providing the highest level of customer care.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JK Moving Services Ranked 4th Among the Best Places to Work in the DC Region by the Washington Business Journal
STERLING, Va., May 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JK Moving Services, a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, was named a Best Place to Work in the greater DC region by the Washington Business Journal. The company was again included on the list of 75 great local employers, ranking 4th in the extra-large employer's category. "We are honored to be included on the Business Journal's list of Best Places to Work list again. Being ranked so high compared to such large companies speaks to the value we place on attracting and retaining great employees," said JK Moving Services CEO Chuck Kuhn. "We focus on creating an outstanding workplace for JK—and its sister companies including CapRelo. Great employees ensure that our customers receive the best service." For the 19th year, the Washington Business Journal compiled the region's 75 highest-ranking companies on its annual Best Places to Work survey. JK Moving Services ranked 4th among extra-large employers, up from 7th place last year. Companies are compared to others that have a similar number of locally based employees. Those that were recognized scored highest among hundreds of employers that participated in an employee engagement survey. Best Places to Work results are quantitative, based on survey responses from employees. Each company scored highly by workers for leadership, culture, benefits and more. JK offers competitive compensation, and for CDL-A long distance drivers, even provides guaranteed annual income, starting at $100,000. The company has great training and ongoing career development; a formal Wellness Program; a generous safe harbor 401(k) and company-paid profit-sharing program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. It also provides an Employee Assistance Program; comprehensive medical, dental vision, and ancillary benefit coverages; bonus incentives; and employee volunteer opportunities—including with the JK Community Farm, a nonprofit farm supported by JK Moving that grows and donates fresh produce and protein to the area's food insecure. In addition, JK is committed to hiring those who have served the nation. The company participates in the SkillBridge Program, which gives active-duty military members who will soon transition into civilian life a chance to gain valuable work experience through specific industry training and development. SkillBridge permits service members to use the last 180 days of their service to train and learn with an industry partner while continuing to receive military compensation and benefits. The company was awarded both a Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer designation. JK, along with its sister companies CapRelo and JK Land Holdings, employs nearly 1,200 people—a majority of whom live in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The company has won numerous awards, including being recognized in prior years by the Washington Business Journal as a Best Place to Work and Top Corporate Philanthropist. ABOUT JK MOVING SERVICES For more than 40 years, JK Moving Services – the largest independently owned and operated moving company in North America – has provided local, long distance, and global relocation services to a variety of commercial, residential, and government clients. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia and voted Independent Mover of the Year by the American Trucking Association, the company maintains a full-time, professionally trained staff of relocation and move management experts committed to providing the highest level of customer care. View source version on Contacts Shawn Flaherty, 703-554-3609 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
