[November 12, 2009] G.I. Jobs Names CDW to Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer List Tweet Nov 12, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- CDW, a provider of technology solutions for business, government and education, announced that G.I. Jobs has selected it as a Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer for 2009. Ranked at number 47 on the list, CDW said that this marks the second time the company has been recognized for its military recruitment practices and providing competitive benefits to active duty, reservist and veteran military men and women. "Candidates with military backgrounds possess characteristics that CDW looks for in all its coworkers such as initiative, leadership and respect for partners and communities," said John A. Edwardson, chairman and CEO, CDW. "We are proud to offer military men and women a culture where they can continue to grow as leaders in both the company and the community." In addition to its recruiting programs, CDW is also actively involved in the community with military families. Through a partnership with Operation Homefront, CDW has provided over 1,000 laptops to many families of junior enlisted soldiers in the last four years with laptops to link them more effectively with their families through e-mail and other tools for near-instant communication. Military families that have received laptops have been based at Ft. Bragg, Ft. Campbell, Ft. Drum, Ft. Carson, and Ft. Bliss. CDW is a provider of technology solutions for business, government and education. Ranked No. 34 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies, CDW features account managers who help customers choose technology products and services. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]