ACP@WORK: October Issue
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A Note from Our Senior Vice President
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers, actor?and humorist.
Will Rogers did not invent this concept, and since his time, many variations of the same theme have emerged in quotes. The internet provides hundreds of examples for a reason. This principle applies to all aspects of our personal and professional lives. No business can afford to stand still, cease improvement?or halt innovation?and neither can we.
It’s never too late to evolve. ACP launched the “Career Blueprint” webinar series to offer professional development content to our audience of Mentors, Protégés, Alumni?and Partners, with the specific goal of encouraging improvement. Previous topics have included learning self-advocacy, combating imposter syndrome?and nurturing positive leadership traits. All these topics are applicable to various stages of one's work life, regardless of where you might find yourself.
Mentoring is a crucial part of the growth process for both Mentors and Protégés. That's why we consistently advocate for mentoring at ACP. Mentors compel us to assess our situations and make improvements, while the act of mentoring itself forces Mentors to enhance their own styles. ACP Mentors consistently rate their experience with ACP at a 99% satisfaction rate and return for more because of the assistance it provides to Veterans and Military Spouses and the personal satisfaction it offers in return. If you're on a mentoring break or have yet to sign up, join us today. Use the rest of 2023 to continue your growth.
Support ACP's Mission Today
This month, please consider making a small donation to our program in order to support the career development of Veterans like Peter.
The Veterans Career Compass
Tune into ACP on the Veterans Career Compass Podcast as we dive into inspiring journeys of Veterans, Military Spouses and the incredible ACP community! Gain exclusive insights into company values, invaluable military transition tips and discover how to truly stand out as a candidate in your job search. You can hear our podcast on all the major platforms, including:
Upcoming?Events
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader with operations in more than 80 countries. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on the company’s essential solutions to manufacture everyday products?such as?personal care,?cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals?and building products. Nouryon's Veterans Network creates a community for service members, former service members?and their families. Nouryon understands how military experience adds to its mission and exemplifies its company values.
Hear from Nouryon employees and former service members' first hand experience about how best to grow your career in the civilian world after the military.
Interested in the field of Human Resources? Join us on October 10th to learn about the different areas that make up HR and tips on how to enter the field. Hear from Brian Armstrong , U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Head of Military Recruitment at 富国银行 ; Krista Allan , Vice President of Global Talent at 森萨塔科技 ; and Clint K. , Senior Director of Human Resources at Commercial Metals Company.?
The event will be held at 1pm ET on ACP’s LinkedIn Live and will feature a live Q&A portion. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn how to break into the Human Resources field!?
红帽 is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, hybrid cloud, edge, and Kubernetes technologies. Red Hat continues to be a catalyst in open source communities, helping build flexible and powerful IT infrastructure solutions. Their culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration and inclusion.
Red Hat’s Military Veterans community empowers the voices of veterans and their allies to amplify their contributions and opportunities by harnessing their leadership and experience. Hear from Red Hat employees and former service members on how best to transition from the military to a career in tech.
Join Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff at American Corporate Partners, Richard Comitz , and panelists Dru Johnson, and Justin DelVecchio for an insightful conversation about navigating the corporate environment?after the military, and what makes Vanguard a great choice for Veterans following their military careers.
Justin is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and currently works at Vanguard as an Application Engineer. Dru is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and currently works at Vanguard as a HR Business Partner and Regional HR Lead. There will be a live question and answer segment from our audience following the panel discussion. Do not miss out on this opportunity to find out why Vanguard is a great place to work after the military!
Join Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff at American Corporate Partners, Richard Comitz and panelists: Gabe Soltero , Brent Peterson, PMP and Erik Hodgin for an insightful conversation about The Home Depot’s new online courseware for transitioning Veterans called Mission Transition. In addition, the panelists will talk about ACP's mentorship program, from both the Mentor and Protégé perspective. Mission Transition is a series of free self-paced, online courses dedicated to supporting job seekers from the military community. The courses are filled with content, scenarios and language specific to experience found in a military career and are available at no cost to the public. They are available on The Home Depot’s military careers portal.
Gabe is The Home Depot's Program Manager, Military Relations, as well as a former ACP Protégé and former U.S. Navy pilot. Brent is a 20-year retired U.S. Air Force Veteran and former ACP Protégé who currently works as an Associate Project Manager at The Home Depot. Erik has worked at The Home Depot for over 18 years and also gives back to the military community through his mentoring work with ACP. There will be a live question and answer segment from our audience following the panel discussion. Do not miss out on this opportunity!
Congratulations to Our Recently Hired Protégés!
ACP is proud to work closely with companies like the ones above that make a conscious effort to hire men and women who have served. During the month of September, 77 ACP Protégés reported receiving meaningful roles, some of which were with our partner companies! We wish all of our newly hired ACP Protégés the best of luck in their positions and futures in corporate America.
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Who's Hiring?
Wells Fargo is a leading financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. In the U.S., it serves one in three households and more than 10% of small businesses?and is a leading middle-market banking provider.
Wells Fargo recognizes the value service members' transferable skills have in their organization. They also recognize the challenges of translating military experience and knowledge into the civilian workforce. They offer the best technology available to help align military experience and knowledge with current job opportunities.
Openings include:
?For more information, visit the?Wells Fargo?website.
Who's Who at ACP
Deirdre Gordon, Philanthropy Sr. Vice President
Volunteering as a Mentor for ACP inspired Deirdre Gordon to join ACP in a professional capacity. A five-time Mentor who initially connected with ACP through Ellevate, a global women’s network, she has witnessed firsthand the impact of the program on Veterans and active-duty Military Spouses.
"I’m inspired every day by the Protégés I’ve mentored through ACP, so I’m thrilled to take on a new role to ensure that ACP's mission endures far into the future."
Motivated by her family’s military service – every prior generation has served in the U.S. military dating back to the Revolutionary War – Deirdre is committed to ensuring that active-duty Military Spouses and Veterans receive the support they need to leverage their extraordinary abilities, training, education and experience in meaningful roles.
Deirdre brings a deep passion for creating opportunities and access through career development and higher education. In her ACP role, she focuses on developing a strategic fundraising program to ensure ACP's important mission is fulfilled well into the future. Deirdre has extensive experience in engaging stakeholders from diverse groups. During her 16+ years in fundraising, she has consistently exceeded ambitious goals and her entrepreneurial approach opens new avenues of support.
Based in North Carolina, Deirdre spends her time volunteering with her alma mater, Duke University, leading strategic initiatives at her church, pursuing her interests and traveling with her partner, Michael. She also enjoys spending quality time with her college-aged sons and bonus kids, including the one who is a UNC student (if you know college basketball, you understand that challenge).
Mentoring Minute
Discover how military service members can get paid to train for high-demand civilian jobs with two incredible programs: The Army Career Skills Program and DoD SkillBridge. Learn how these initiatives not only empower service members for their post-service careers but also save taxpayers millions. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to secure your future while serving your country. Read the full article from G.I. Jobs for all the details on how to pave your path to success!
For more helpful?resources to aid your mentorship, check out these amazing events from G.I. Jobs.
Mentors of the Month & Protégé Spotlight
Thank you to 施耐德电气 Mentors,?Joelle Germain and Brad Hoeffel, for all that you do! Read more about the positive impact Joelle and Brad have had on their Protégés.
Congratulations to Trey Cooper for earning this month's Protégé Spotlight!?Read?what Mentor Ben Jack had to say about his?Protégé.
Mentorship Success Story
After 18 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Obrian Sangster MSHS wasn’t sure how his experience as a?construction engineer would translate to fulfilling civilian roles. After deciding to try an ACP mentorship, his quest for skills translation turned into something more.?Find out how ACP Mentor Dani Martinec is helping Obrian find post-military success!
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