Bonney Goes “Above and Beyond” for Veterans

Bonney Staffing Recognized at Veterans' Conference, Joins Maine's Hire-A-Vet Campaign

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Chair Emeritus, Rob Carmichael (Brig. General retired) presents Donna Dumond and Robert Traill of Bonney Staffing with an ESGR Above and Beyond Award this past September. Bonney Staffing was recognized for exemplary employment assistance with military affiliated job seekers. 

Hero2Hired Photo by Employment Coordinator Travis Hill.

Bonney Staffing Center, Inc. is honored to be a recipient of the Above and Beyond Award this year, an award that recognizes civilian employers at the local level who have gone “above and beyond” in their commitment to veteran employees who are entering or re-entering the workforce.

The Above and Beyond Award is presented in limited numbers by State Committees of the ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), a division of the Department of Defense that works with and recognizes civilian employers.

The ceremony was held in Northport, Maine on September 24, where Bonney was presented with the award recognizing our employment assistance with military affiliated job seekers statewide, in all of our Maine branch locations. The award was presented by ESGR Chair Emeritus, Rob Carmichael (Brig. General retired), and accepted by Donna Dumond, Vice President of Bonney Staffing Center, Inc. and Bob Traill, Director of Diversified Recruitment at Bonney.

Joining the Hire-A-Vet Effort in Maine

As part of our continued commitment to veterans in the workplace, Bonney is currently participating in the Hire-A-Vet Campaign, recently launched by the Maine Labor Department, ESGR, Hero2Hired, Veterans Inc., VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment, VA Veterans Homeless Program, VA Office of Rural Health, and the Maine Bureau of Veterans Services, which urges the hiring of 100 vets in 100 days. It is part of a statewide effort to educate employers about the benefits of hiring veterans and decrease the veteran unemployment rate by providing the state’s vets with good-paying jobs where they can make use of their abilities. The campaign urges state employers to join in the effort, citing the many benefits of hiring veterans, such as company tax credits, their education, training, and values.

Bonney has a long history of integrating veterans directly into our outreach and recruitment strategy. The company’s staffing specialists value the unique skills of veterans, understand the challenges veterans face in the job search, and work to provide resources that cater to their specific needs. As part of our veteran recruitment effort, Bonney specialists provide support throughout the hiring process, helping veterans with important aspects such as communicating the transfer of their skills to civilian jobs. Our staff also play a vital role in educating employers on the many benefits of military-affiliated employees.

Bonney’s Hire-A-Vet efforts are underway, with 12 veteran hires and growing!

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BONNEY in the Community

From a Day of Hope to a Wounded Warrior – Collaborating with Organizations that Support & Inspire in Maine

Building strong communities where we live and work is important to us at BONNEY.  We’re proud to support the people and organizations that make helping Maine and New Hampshire community members their mission. Recently, BONNEY was on hand to lend employment expertise at area events that have a focus we feel strongly about. Providing a resource for jobs is part of keeping the fiber of our local communities strong, and wherever we can help veterans, families, and individuals secure needed employment, we’ll be there.

Bangor - A Day of Hope for Area Families

BONNEY was invited to participate in the Day of Hope event held at the Bangor Waterfront on September 20th. The Day of Hope, part of the Convoy of Hope organization, visits communities throughout the country (and internationally) to provide help and resources to those in need. It was an incredibly successful and rewarding day; thousands of area residents were able to receive free medical and dental exams, groceries, job placement help, haircuts, clothes, and many other services. BONNEY was there with a booth to offer resumé reviews, answer employment questions, and work with job seekers on applications. We were so pleased to be a part of this event and to be able to provide a resource for our community!

Topsham - An Inspiring Celebration of Veterans

SSG Travis Mills and Stephanie Asselin, Branch Manager Topsham

BONNEY was honored to be invited to the 'Celebrate Veterans!' conference held in Boothbay, Thursday, Sept. 25th. In attendance were veterans organizations, First Lady of Maine, Ann LePage, and representatives from the military, Chambers of Commerce, Maine Career Centers, and leading local businesses. The day included amazing stories of overcoming adversity and lively discussions about the issues and challenges facing our veterans, including sharing of best practices and brainstorming new proposals. We were pleased to take part in the Employer Panel: Hiring Veterans Works, along with UNUM, Bath Iron Works, AAA and Cianbro.

Wounded warrior and motivational speaker Staff Sergeant Travis Mills gave the keynote. In the two years since Travis Mills lost all four limbs, this unstoppable veteran and determined husband and father learned to walk, started an adventure camp in Maine for other wounded warriors, and founded the Travis Mills Group, a platform from which he encourages injured vets and others not to lose hope and to never, ever give up. This is a true story of overcoming obstacles to amazing success! You can find out more abut Travis Mills at The Travis Mills Foundation.