Ernst & Young: Expanding initiatives to support veterans

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com

In March 2012, the 100,000 Jobs Mission was an effort by 40 companies to hire at least 100,000 military veterans and transitioning service members by 2020. The coalition has collectively hired more than 12,000 veterans through March 31, 2012, and has now grown to 52 member companies. As part of the Mission, the firm set a 2% goal for hiring veterans in its Advisory practice in the US through targeted recruiting efforts.

Ernst & Young LLP has advanced its commitment to supporting veterans by recently joining the 100,000 Jobs Mission and expanding other efforts to benefit veterans, including helping them to transition from a military career to working at the firm.

Nancy Altobello, Ernst & Young LLP’s Vice Chair, People commented:

“The men and women who serve in the military never hesitate to give more, inspiring Ernst & Young to continually seek new ways to strengthen its support of veterans and honor their commitment to our country,”she said. “Our business benefits tremendously from the leadership skills, work ethic, mission focus and teaming abilities veterans bring to our firm.”