PowerTrain receives 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Hyattsville, MD — December 30, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized PowerTrain, Inc. as one of the record-breaking 887 recipients of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. PowerTrain earned the platinum award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Award Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“At PowerTrain, we believe veterans bring extraordinary leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to the workplace,” said CEO Lisa Cox. “Applying for the HIRE Vets Medallion was a natural step for us because supporting veterans isn’t just a hiring initiative, it’s part of our culture. We are proud to create meaningful career pathways that recognize veterans’ experience, invest in their continued growth, and enable them to thrive long after their transition to civilian life.”

PowerTrain joins 886 other companies from 48 states, plus the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

Recipients of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. Over 2,200 employers have earned a total of 5,371 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards since 2019.

About PowerTrain

PowerTrain is a leading provider of workforce training, specializing in eLearning, instructor-led training, and performance support solutions. The company is renowned for creating customized training programs that help organizations improve employee performance and meet business objectives.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2026 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2026. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.

There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.