In 1950, color television was brand new, the first transatlantic passenger jet flight occurred, and Diners Club debuted a new concept called “the credit card”. That same year, Bill and Jerry Shaw founded Volt and began laying the groundwork for an international success story.
The Kitchen Table
Two brothers with $13 founded Volt at their mother’s kitchen table in New York City.
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Two brothers with $13 founded Volt at their mother’s kitchen table in New York City.
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First big job
Jerry Shaw explains how Volt earned its big break by beating out strong competition.
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Jerry Shaw explains how Volt earned its big break by beating out strong competition.
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Volt Milestones
1950
Volt Technical Company, a technical publications service, is founded in New York City
1956
Volt Technical Services begins providing temporary technical personnel
1957
Becomes first staffing company to enter public equity markets
1950
Volt Technical Company, a technical publications service, is founded in New York City
1956
Volt Technical Services begins providing temporary technical personnel
1957
Becomes first staffing company to enter public equity markets
