Talascend Earns Silver-Level Status as a Michigan Veteran-Friendly Employer

Troy, MI., April 21, 2025 - Talascend, a proud Veteran-Owned staffing company led by a Vietnam Veteran, is honored to announce its recent recognition as a Silver-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).

After achieving Bronze Certification in 2018, Talascend has taken continued, intentional steps to elevate its Veteran support programs, proudly advancing to Silver-Level status in April of 2025. This certification reflects Talascend’s deep and ongoing commitment to hiring, retaining, and empowering Veteran job seekers nationwide.

We are incredibly proud of this milestone, said Jaclyn Sikora, Director of Marketing and Communications at Talascend. Supporting Veterans isn’t just a mission, it’s a part of who we are. As a company led by a Vietnam Veteran, we hold ourselves to a high standard when it comes to honoring the military service and experience of those who’ve worn the uniform.

The MVAA’s Veteran-Friendly Employer Program recognizes organizations that demonstrate strong dedication to recruiting, training, and retaining military Veterans. Through its tiered bronze, silver, and gold designations, the MVAA helps employers connect Veterans to meaningful careers across the state of Michigan.

Talascend’s Commitment to Veterans Includes:

• Nationwide Military Engagement: Active presence at military bases and job fairs across the U.S., including Fort Campbell, Fort Cavazos, Fort Eustis, Fort Riley, and Fort Rucker, along with participation in TAP (Transition Assistance Program) career fairs.
• Dedicated Veteran Recruiters: Specialists who understand military experience and help Veterans and their families identify opportunities aligned with their Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
• Transferable Skills Identification Program: Helping Veterans translate military experience into valuable civilian workforce contributions.
• Ongoing Support & Resources: Continuous communication, access to internal support services, and a recent enrollment in the Veteran Connector Program to expand available resources.

Talascend’s support for Veterans goes beyond hiring. Through training, ongoing advocacy, and CEO-led engagement with Veteran staff, the company fosters a culture that recognizes and celebrates military service year-round, not just on Veterans Day.

Veterans bring unmatched leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to the workforce, said Sikora. We’re honored to be a place where those talents are recognized, respected, and put to use in meaningful ways.

About Talascend

Talascend is a Veteran Owned Business that is dedicated to the success of our nation’s civilian and veteran personnel. To date, the Talascend organization has a staff of 60 experienced and tenured recruiting professionals, a contract community of nearly 700 employees working on-site at our partnering accounts, and a candidate community of 1.2M+ engineering, technical and skilled trade professionals.

With 75+ years of staffing success, Talascend has been one of the most reliable and effective providers of strategic staffing solutions for clients serving multiple industry verticals needing top talent in engineering, technical, and skilled trade disciplines. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the Talascend companies have worked with some of the world’s largest and best-known organizations on an extensive range of high-profile projects nationwide. If you are looking for a new career, or to grow your workforce, contact us today!