WASHINGTON, May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Doubling its military
hiring commitment, AT&T* has announced it plans to hire an
additional 10,000 veterans for a total of 20,000 by 2020. This
commitment was announced at today's White House Joining Forces
event, along with more than 50 other companies dedicated to hiring
and training veterans and military spouses.
These companies recognize the immeasurable value of veterans'
skills and how well their expertise translates to businesses – and
collectively pledged to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five
years. The hiring commitment from AT&T is one of the largest
announced.
In 2013, AT&T announced it would hire 10,000 veterans within
the next 5 years, which was met at the end of 2015, well ahead of
schedule. AT&T is doubling that commitment and pledged to hire
an additional 10,000 veterans by 2020.
"Military experience is great preparation for a successful
career at AT&T. Veterans' leadership, integrity and commitment
to service make them outstanding employees," said Randall Stephenson, chairman and chief executive
officer, AT&T. "We're proud to have added 10,000 of these men
and women to our team since 2013, and we look forward to hiring
another 10,000 by 2020."
AT&T actively focuses on recruiting veterans into career
paths because the experience and skills gained through military
service are an invaluable contribution to the workforce.
"It is an honor to have so many men and women who have served in
our nation's Armed Forces working with AT&T in Georgia. We
are thankful for their service to our country, and are certainly
grateful that they are working as part of AT&T Georgia's
team to meet the modern communications needs of Georgia's businesses and residents, turning
our billions of dollars in investments in the state into the
high-speed connections that help to drive our economy and keep our
communities connected," said Bill
Leahy, president of AT&T Georgia. "The skills and
experience that our veterans possess make them strong assets on our
team, and our company benefits tremendously from their presence on
our team."
"While in the service, I often wondered if the self-discipline,
teamwork and skills I was gaining would help me find a fulfilling
career," says JoHanna Martinez,
military talent attraction manager, AT&T Talent Acquisition,
and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. "15 years later, I now know
that those skills have been the foundation to every success in my
career. Because those values are part of the AT&T culture
too."
Once veterans are hired, AT&T helps ensure they have the
skills needed to grow their career and succeed as an employee in
the every-evolving technology landscape. The AT&T veterans'
employee resource group also serves more than 9,000 members and
creates an instant community for veterans. This includes mentoring
and helping other veterans in their transition process.
"As a member of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland
Security Committee, I applaud AT&T's commitment to hiring
more veterans. Their sacrifice and dedication is invaluable
and should be honored with good job opportunities, and
our businesses need the skilled workforce veterans provide," said
State Senator Larry Walker, III.
"That's why I'm excited about Georgia's VECTOR center that is
opening in Warner Robins in
August. Its mission is to assist our veterans in
taking their military training and experience into the private
sector, while providing Georgia's
growing economy with job ready employees. Supporting our veterans
as they transition back into civilian life is the right thing to do
and I am appreciative to AT&T for their leadership
role in this effort."
To learn more about the commitment AT&T is making to hire
veterans, click here.
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