Launched by COX Communications Veteran’s Employee Group, Project Stars & Stripes now Flies in 45 States
A Spectrum field technician in Mount Vernon sees a lot of front porches. When one has a torn, faded or frayed American flag out front, the technician can knock on the door and offer a new flag. If the answer is yes, the tech swaps the old with the new and retires the old flag according to the U.S. Flag Code. No strings or cost attached.
Launched in Las Vegas by the Veterans Employee Resource group at COX Communications, technicians began handing out replacement flags in 2021. Employees embraced it and hundreds of flags later, Spectrum is now introducing the program across its new 45-state footprint, including in the New York City Region.
“Project Stars & Stripes is a natural fit for America’s Internet Company,” said Mike Williams, Regional Vice President of the NYC Region for Spectrum. “We are a U.S.-based company committed to recruiting and supporting veterans. Spectrum will bring Cox’s customer service operations fully back to the U.S. over the next 18 months post close, making our workforce 100% U.S.-based*.”
How It Works
- Everyone is welcome. Recipients don’t need to be Spectrum customers.
- It’s free. The new flag costs nothing.
- Flags sourced in America. Spectrum purchases the flags from a U.S. manufacturer, Overture Promotions.
Supporting Veterans Year-Round
Named to Military Times‘ Best for Vets Employers list for the fourth year, Project Stars & Stripes sits alongside Spectrum’s ongoing work to recruit and hire veterans. Veterans make up more than 8% of the employee base and are supported throughout their career through:
- Military Talent Acquisition team, a group of dedicated recruiters who work one-on-one with veterans and military spouses to translate their skills and find the right fit for a role. Candidates can also use the Military Skills Translator to match their skills and experience to open jobs.
- Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship, which helps service members move into civilian careers with mentorship, hands-on learning and professional training.
- The Nationally Certified Broadband Field Technician Apprenticeship Program, which offers career progression through on-the-job training and lets qualified veterans use GI Bill benefits while earning a Spectrum paycheck.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR, CHTRP), through its Spectrum brand, is the leading internet and video provider in the nation and the fastest growing mobile company in our footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and businesses across 45 states. Supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees,* we are America’s Internet Company®.
More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.