AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, recently hosted a roundtable on behalf of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to discuss the merits and benefits of employing former members of the armed services.
Held on April 10 in New York City, AECOM and other business leaders met with WWP representatives to explore sustainable solutions for matching this country’s deep pool of job-ready military, veteran talent with the employment needs of the industry.
Discussions focused on two primary challenges that returning service personnel face: translating skills acquired through active duty into equivalent skills required for civilian employment and navigating the civilian hiring process. As a result of this roundtable, the group committed to becoming active mentors to wounded warriors and to forming a working group that will create an industry standard skills reference matrix for hiring managers and WWP employment seekers.
“AECOM is committed to its partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project and supporting the organization’s efforts to prepare former service members for civilian employment in our profession,” said Gregory Sauter, AECOM executive vice president and chief corporate officer. “Aligning their talents and leadership abilities with employment opportunities is a key part of our efforts to guide the next generation within our industry.”
More information on the working group is available from Gregory Sauter at [email protected] or Robin McKenna at [email protected].
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2012. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
