AT&T has doubled its commitment to hire military veterans as part of the White House’s Joining Forces initiative. The company said on Thursday it plans to hire an additional 10,000 vets for a total of 20,000 by 2020. In 2013, AT&T said it would hire 10,000 veterans within five years, a goal that was reportedly met early by the end of last year.
“Military experience is great preparation for a successful career at AT&T. Veterans’ leadership, integrity and commitment to service make them outstanding employees,” Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO at AT&T says.
AT&T reports that once veterans are hired, the company helps ensure they have the skills needed to grow their careers, including mentoring from other veterans in their transition process.
“While in the service, I often wondered if the self-discipline, teamwork and skills I was gaining would help me find a fulfilling career,” JoHanna Martinez, military talent attraction manager, AT&T Talent Acquisition, and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, says. “Fifteen 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.”
Back in March, SCTE and the SCTE Foundation announced that they had teamed with Comcast and Georgia Tech Professional Education to help transitioning members of the armed forces who are looking for opportunities in cable. More details on the Society’s Veterans Initiative are available here.