STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier
Communications (NASDAQ:FTR) is pleased to announce that Jim Oddo,
Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Development, was elected a member
of the Board of Directors of The
WorkPlace on June 20, 2014. Mr. Oddo, a resident of Plantsville,
Connecticut, has been based in Frontier’s corporate headquarters in
Stamford since joining the company in May 2006.
The mission of The WorkPlace complements Frontier’s focus on hiring
military veterans and reservists. Currently, more than 11 percent of
Frontier’s 100 percent U.S.-based workforce comprises veterans and
reservists. The company has been honored as a 2014 “Top 100” Military
Friendly Employer and is a proud member and supporter of The Military
Spouse Employment Partnership, The 100,000 Jobs Mission, The Employer
Partnership of the Armed Forces, Honor and Remember, the ConnecticutPatriot Guard Riders and Joining Forces.
Mr. Oddo noted, “Finding a good job in a still-struggling economy is not
easy, especially if you have been unemployed for a long period of time
or are a veteran. Frontier’s hiring programs focus on these groups, as
does The WorkPlace.” He added, “Job training like that provided through
The WorkPlace reassures a hiring company that these employees will make
meaningful contributions Day One.”
Frontier’s commitment to hiring veterans and the long-term unemployed
will intensify upon approval of its agreement to acquire AT&T
Communications, Inc. (AT&T) wireline business and statewide fiber
network in Connecticut and AT&T’s U-verse video and satellite TV
customers in Connecticut. Frontier is a Fortune 1000, S&P 500 company
based in Connecticut since 1946.
Joe Carbone, President and CEO of The
WorkPlace, stated, “I am delighted to welcome Jim to our Board of
Directors. Frontier is clearly committed to our mission and will be a
strong partner as we prepare people for careers while strengthening theworkforce for employers. Jim’s experience, enthusiasm and breadth of
contacts will help us succeed, and that is good news for every resident
of Connecticut.”
Mr. Oddo added, “Like many, I remember Joe’s moving appearance in 2012
on CBS’ 60
Minutes and his description of the organization’s nationally
recognized Platform to Employment program. I look forward to working
with all members of The WorkPlace to help make changes that improve
lives in our home state. The WorkPlace model proves that the right job
readiness programming, combined with personal and family support
services and financial counseling, can return veterans and the long-term
unemployed to the workforce.”
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers broadband,
voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security
solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential
customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced communications
for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier's approximately
13,700 employees are based entirely in the United States. More
information is available at www.frontier.com.
Frontier Communications
Brigid Smith, 203-614-5042
AVP, Corp.
Comm.
brigid.smith@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications Corporation