The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program.<\/p>\n
Feeling like your job hunt is going nowhere? What if you had an expert mentor from a top company guiding you every step of the way? <\/p>\n
American Corporate Partners (ACP) offers a free, year-long mentorship program for post-9\/11 Veterans. They\u2019ll pair you with a professional at one of over 1,500 companies\u2014including Amazon, Disney, and Lockheed Martin\u2014who can help you translate your military skills into a successful civilian career. <\/p>\n
The personalized guidance pays off with the average starting salary for participants who get hired during their mentorship is $90,000. Beyond the paycheck, you\u2019ll gain the confidence and networking skills needed to thrive.<\/p>\n
Your military experience is a huge asset, but it can be tough to navigate a new industry or explain your value to civilian employers. A mentor helps you bridge that gap. Samantha Thompson, an Air Force Veteran and active duty military spouse, is working with a mentor from Sony to help her navigate and pivot to tech. \u201cMy Mentor doesn\u2019t just help me stay on track with job searches and networking,\u201d said Thompson. \u201cHe\u2019s helped me find my voice (and my confidence) when telling my story.\u201d<\/p>\n
Visit ACP\u2019s website<\/a> to learn more about the program and fill out a brief application<\/a>. You\u2019ll answer questions about your career goals, military experience and mentoring preferences.\u00a0<\/p>\n Whether you have a few months until your transition or are years past it, ACP\u2019s mentors have the know-how to help you navigate a changing job market. Former Marine Corps Infantryman Noah Fielding, who separated in 2018, connected with ACP in 2024 to help him advance in his finance career.<\/p>\n \u201cACP did a great job matching me with a mentor who really helped me excel my job search and helped make me more marketable,\u201d said Fielding, who\u2019s now working as a Senior Project Accountant.<\/p>\n Mentorship doesn\u2019t end when you accept a job offer. You\u2019ll continue to gain valuable insights on staying relevant, growing your skillset and keeping your network warm. Fielding, who hopes to ultimately land a Chief Financial Officer position, is working with his mentor to further develop the leadership skills he\u2019s gained on the job and in the Marine Corps.<\/p>\n On-demand resources and weekly events supercharge your mentorship experience:<\/p>\n ACP\u2019s Mentors come from America\u2019s top companies, universities and organizations. Mentors work with Veterans on topics like resume building, interview preparation, networking, understanding today\u2019s job market and much more.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re at a career crossroads, mentorship can provide the direction you need. \u201cHaving Max as a mentor has changed my professional trajectory,\u201d shared Navy Veteran Sebastian Mendieta on his experience with ACP. \u201cPrior to meeting Max, I was unhappy in my professional life. Since our relationship started, I\u2019ve begun a career in tech that aligns with my personal and professional values\u2026 He has gone the extra mile to support me.\u201d<\/p>\n To start receiving free, personalized career guidance from an experienced mentor, join ACP\u2019s no-cost mentorship program today.<\/a><\/p>\n Interested in becoming a mentor? If you have 10+ years of post-military work experience and are better suited to provide career advice to a newly transitioned Veteran, ACP is always seeking enthusiastic Mentors who can commit an hour a month. Sign up as a mentor today<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can visit ACP on all of the following platforms: <\/p>\n The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program. Feeling like your job hunt is going nowhere? What if you had an expert mentor from a top company guiding you every step of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":657500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50,51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-657507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vetresources","category-vets-experience"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/657507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=657507"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/657507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":657508,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/657507\/revisions\/657508"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/657500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=657507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=657507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=657507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n
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