DENSO's Battle Creek Facility Recognized By Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency As A Veteran-Friendly Employer

DENSO’s Battle Creek Facility Recognized By Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency As A Veteran-Friendly Employer

DENSO, which has nearly 200 military-veteran employees at its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, continuously seeks to integrate and support veterans in its workforce.

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) recognized DENSO as a Veteran-Friendly Employer, awarding it Silver-Level status during a ceremony recently at its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. Of the 338 employers and organizations involved in the Veteran-Friendly Employer program, only 8 percent have achieved the Silver-Level honor. 

DENSO, which has nearly 200 military-veteran employees at its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, continuously seeks to integrate and support veterans in its workforce.

“We recognize the sacrifices military veterans have made for our country, and we’re honored to serve them in return by helping them build fulfilling careers,” said Kevin Carson, president of DENSO’s Battle Creek facility, and a U.S. Navy veteran. “The experience and skills veterans bring to DENSO’s workforce are invaluable, as their unique backgrounds and talents give us the fresh perspective needed to grow. We are thrilled to achieve Silver-Level status as a Veteran-Friendly Employer and will always seek new ways to further attract and support those who have served our country.” 

MVAA’s Veteran-Friendly Employer program helps qualified organizations recruit and retain top veteran talent while providing others a road map to improve their own recruitment efforts. To be a recognized Veteran-Friendly Employer, businesses must commit to actively seeking out veteran applicants, educating managers on the value of hiring veterans, and continuing recognition of veterans for their service and sacrifice. MVAA categorizes participating Veteran-Friendly Employers on a Gold-, Silver- and Bronze-level scale.

“Becoming a Silver-Level Employer demonstrates a major commitment to recruiting and retaining veteran talent,” said Randy Leffel, employment analyst, MVAA. “As one of fewer than 30 Silver-Level Employers in the State of Michigan, DENSO joins a prestigious group of employers that understand the positive impact that veterans and reservists make on the success of the organization.”

Military veterans employed by DENSO in Battle Creek are highly engaged in attracting other veterans, active-duty military, reservists and guardsmen to its workforce and supporting them once on the job. This includes active support throughout the employment process, from application to onboarding and skills development. 

Jack Carlsen, a maintenance team leader at DENSO in Battle Creek, joined the company after 24 years in the U.S. Navy.

“The transition between military and manufacturing has plenty of challenges,” said Carlsen. “There are new structures to learn, new acronyms, new processes. And that’s why we’re here. To ease the transition for new hires, make sure our active duty and reservists have the support they need, and to make sure the community knows just how much DENSO cares about our people.” 

In attendance at the ceremony were DENSO Battle Creek leaders and military-veteran employees, as well as representatives from the MVAA and community partners. 

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