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The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces the non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements that apply to Federal contractors and subcontractors. The agency recognizes outstanding Federal corporate practices through its annual Exemplary Voluntary Efforts (EVE) and Secretary’s Opportunity 2000 Awards ceremony. The OFCCP gives awards to exemplary Federal contractors that have multi-faceted and innovative programs that enhance employment opportunities for all employees. The award winning programs generally embrace the following "best practices":
- CEO leadership and demonstrated commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, that are communicated throughout the organization;
- Successful analysis and self-monitoring of the contractor workforce to identify and address possible discrimination, and ensure compliance with Federal EEO requirements;
- Good faith efforts to remove identified barriers and expand employment opportunity via:
Innovative outreach and recruitment
Employee development and training programs
Executive and management development programs, including succession planning and incentives
Employee support and mentoring programs or initiatives; and
- Accountability; and measurable results from the successful good faith efforts.
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