COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that the company will hire workers for nearly 230 jobs across Ohio, including more than 125 new positions. The positions will focus on supporting the company's expanding wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services and are the result of AT&T's continued investment in Ohio to support its customer service and network operations.
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The hirings reflect AT&T's continuing investment in its Ohio network and team. In the first half of 2013, AT&T invested more than $225 million in its networks in Ohio. In the first 10 months of 2013, AT&T hired nearly 840 new employees in Ohio.
"The transformation of the communications industry is powering more choices for consumers, jobs for workers and needed investments for communities," said Adam Grzybicki, president, AT&T Ohio. "AT&T continues to add jobs and invest in our 21st century networks to ensure we are providing the highest level of service consumers demand in today's competitive marketplace."
"The capacity and speed of the state's mobile internet is becoming the most important piece of innovation infrastructure for the smooth growth and expansion of our innovation economy here in Ohio," stated Stu Johnson, Executive Director, Connect Ohio. "Whether it's financial services, software development, health care, education or life sciences, innovation in each of these sectors depends on heavy use of and innovation based on mobile infrastructure. AT&T's continued investment in Ohio helps advance a key piece of our economy."
The open positions are located in communities around Ohio and include 93 new positions in Columbus. More information on AT&T job openings can be found at connect.att.jobs/Ohio.
"Our teams are committed to providing the very best service to our Ohio customers, and we're thrilled to add additional expertise to our dedicated retail team," said Brian Ducharme, vice president and general manager, AT&T Great Lakes.
AT&T jobs are among the best in the world and full- and part-time positions include competitive wages and benefits. AT&T currently employs nearly 7,000 people throughout Ohio and consistently hires new talent. AT&T is regularly recognized for training and development programs that are among the best in the country. AT&T invested about $280 million in training employees and about $26.6 million in tuition aid during 2012. AT&T is committed to and has been recognized for diversity and veteran recruiting.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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