Honored for the Second Consecutive Year for Exemplary Efforts in Recruiting, Employing, and Retaining Veterans
Dallas, TX – December 11, 2025 – FiberLight, LLC, a fiber infrastructure provider with more than 20 years of experience designing, building, and operating mission-critical, high-bandwidth networks, today announced it has once again been honored with the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. Presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, the award recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional achievement in recruiting, employing, and retaining U.S. military veterans. It is the only federal-level award acknowledging outstanding veteran employment practices.
What’s New:
- Expanded Veteran Outreach: Since earning the award last year, FiberLight has increased participation in local job fairs and community hiring events to connect transitioning service members with meaningful career opportunities.
- Challenge Coins: The company has introduced FiberLight challenge coins, commemorative tokens that celebrate service, foster camaraderie, and reinforce appreciation for veterans across the organization.
Why it Matters:
Presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, the award recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional achievement in recruiting, employing, and retaining U.S. military veterans. It is the only federal-level award acknowledging outstanding veteran employment practices.
“Veterans have been key to FiberLight’s continued growth, bringing skills and experience that strengthen every part of our organization,” said Bill Major, CEO of FiberLight. “As we expand in the DFW Metroplex and grow our network, we’re proud to offer well-paying, meaningful roles with real opportunities for career advancement. Receiving this award for a second consecutive year highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and building a workforce shaped by their leadership and expertise.”
Award Criteria and Company Commitment:
The Gold Medallion Award recognizes companies that achieve a veteran retention rate of at least 75% and offer leadership programs that provide clear advancement pathways for veterans. FiberLight distinguishes itself not only through veteran recruitment, but also by fostering ongoing professional development and community engagement.
“Just as service members rely on strong support networks, we strive to create a culture at FiberLight where every team member feels supported, connected, and empowered to grow,” said Becky Ospina, Vice President of People and Culture. “Our learning programs, community initiatives, and recognition efforts help all employees thrive, and we are especially committed to ensuring our veterans have the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to build meaningful, long-term careers.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
- Who is FiberLight?
FiberLight, LLC is a leading provider of high-bandwidth, mission-critical fiber networks, delivering reliable networking solutions to telecom providers, cloud companies, hyperscalers, enterprises, and public sector organizations. - What is FiberLight’s mission?
FiberLight’s mission is to deliver world-class networking solutions while creating exceptional experiences for customers, partners, and employees. - What are FiberLight’s core values?
FiberLight’s culture and approach are guided by six core values: Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Transparency, Empowerment, and Innovation. These values inform how the company supports employees, including veterans, and shapes the overall workplace environment. - What career opportunities are available at FiberLight?
FiberLight offers a wide range of career paths across multiple functions, including Operations, Engineering, Service Delivery, Project Management, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and IT. - Where is FiberLight hiring?
The company is actively hiring in several locations, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Waco, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale, Clearwater, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. - What benefits does FiberLight offer employees?
FiberLight provides comprehensive benefits for employees and their families, including health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage.
To learn more about career opportunities at FiberLight, visit https://www.fiberlight.com/about-us/careers/.
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