WASHINGTON, June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chamber of
Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) and Capital One
Financial Corporation today announced that the Hiring 500,000
Heroes campaign has reached its goal of engaging the business
community to hire half a million veterans and military spouses.
Since the Hiring 500,000 Heroes initiative launched in March 2012, more than 2,000 businesses of all
sizes and industries hired 500,000 veterans and military spouses
after committing to the campaign.
Through a three-year, $4.5 million
commitment of support from Capital One, the Hiring 500,000 Heroes
initiative hosted hiring events, provided mentorship programs, and
developed tools to help veterans, transitioning service members,
and military spouses find meaningful employment.
"The success of Hiring 500,000 Heroes shows that the business
community is ready and willing to give our veterans and military
families what they deserve – great jobs and a bright future," said
Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO
of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "We have a deep appreciation for
the sacrifices that have been made by the military community, and
will continue to honor their dedication with opportunity."
Hiring Our Heroes and Capital One worked closely with the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce's vast network of state and local chambers to
engage the business community and maximize the grassroots
impact.
"This is a milestone achievement in our effort to help our
veterans and military spouses make a successful transition into
rewarding jobs and new careers here at home," said Capital One
General Counsel John Finneran. "Like
the thousands of other companies who have joined this effort,
Capital One is committed to this mission. As we hire these
extraordinary Americans, we know that we are bringing on highly
skilled, dedicated colleagues that enhance our business and our
culture. These are talented men and women, and by offering them job
opportunities and investing in their long-term success, the
business community and our country have a great deal to gain."
With support from active groups like the International Franchise
Association and HOH's Employment Advisory Councils, the campaign
educated employers on the value proposition of hiring veterans and
military spouses, and provided tools and resources to help them
find and hire military talent.
"This campaign was a call-to-action for the American business
community, and more than 2,000 companies large and small stepped up
to answer that call. Our partner, Capital One, helped lead the
charge – not only by serving as a thought leader, but an active
employer, offering support, training and career opportunities to
military veterans and their families," said Eric Eversole, vice president at the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce and president of Hiring Our Heroes. "While we
have reached an incredible milestone, our work is not done. We must
all remain focused on military transition and employment
challenges, as nearly 250,000 service members are currently
transitioning out of the military and into the civilian
workforce."
Find out more about the Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign here.
Hiring Our Heroes is a nationwide initiative to help veterans,
transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful
employment. Working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's vast
network of state and local chambers and other strategic partners
from the public, private and nonprofit sectors, Hiring Our Heroes
has helped hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses
find meaningful employment through more than 870 job fairs in all
50 states, Puerto Rico, the
District of Columbia, and
Germany; a suite of free online
career-based resources; and the Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to
strengthening America's long-term competitiveness and educating the
public on how the free enterprise system improves society and the
economy.
About Capital One:
Capital One Financial Corporation (www.capitalone.com) is a
financial holding company whose subsidiaries, which include Capital
One, N.A., and Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., had $210.4
billion in deposits and $306.2
billion in total assets as of March
31, 2015. Headquartered in McLean,
Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial
products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial
clients through a variety of channels. Capital One, N.A. has
branches located primarily in New
York, New Jersey,
Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company,
Capital One trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"COF" and is included in the S&P 100 index.
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