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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2023) -- For the fourth year, the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded ATECH Inc., a Nashville-based employer, with its HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes an organization’s commitment to hiring and training American military veterans.
Founded in 1990, ATECH is a leading provider of commercial kitchen equipment repairs and services. It is one of just five Nashville-area businesses to receive a HIRE Vets Medallion this year. To qualify, ATECH again surpassed the program’s required percentage of veteran new hires in 2022.
All ATECH technicians receive free industry training and certification opportunities to maximize their career potential. ATECH technicians each have an average of 8 years of industry-related experience and complete, on average, 87 hours of ongoing annual training to stay up-to-date on the latest restaurant equipment and foodservice technology.
“Our veteran employees are essential to the success of our business and give us a competitive edge that is difficult to replicate by any other means,” said Chief Operating Officer Charlie Kunberger. “Their work ethic, self-discipline, and leadership skills help us deliver exceptional service to our customers and inspire us to set increasingly higher expectations for ourselves — both personally and professionally.”
According to the latest U.S. Census data, Tennessee ranks 14th highest among all states for the most veterans as a percentage of total residents. Nearly 25,000 veterans live in Davidson County and are more likely than their civilian counterparts to have a high school or associate-level degree.
Nationwide, 94% of employers have identified veterans as desirable members of their workforces. Employers that hire veterans can claim between $2,400 and $9,600 per year through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which is currently authorized through the end of 2025.
To learn more about the HIRE Vets Medallion Award program, visit HIREVets.gov.
Established in 1990, ATECH is a local family-owned company that is committed to providing high-quality repair services and spare parts for every customer, servicing all of Tennessee and parts of Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. ATECH operates with CFESA Level 3 certification, the highest level of installation certification given by the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, which ensures its capability to repair, replace, ship, receive, warehouse, fabricate, and install commercial kitchen equipment. For more information, visit
www.atechinfo.com.
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Nashville: (615) 255-2002
Memphis: (901) 379-0900
Chattanooga: (423) 629-0906
Johnson City: (423) 979-0069
Knoxville: (865) 692-4840
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