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Associated Press
18-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Southern Company Supports Veterans' Transition to Civilian Careers Through DoD SkillBridge Partnership
Southern Company At Southern Company, we respect the military community's service and value their contributions. We take pride in being a great place to work for military and veterans, providing apprenticeship and development opportunities within our transitioning out of the Marine Corps, Corey was nervous about his next steps. He credits the DoD SkillBridge Program for preparing him for his career as an Outage Services Specialist with Southern Nuclear. And when Jonathan began his transition from the Army to civilian life, he was surprised to discover how transferable his military skills were in finding a career. Now a UAS Pilot, Jonathan plays a crucial role in keeping our teammates safe on the job. It's teammates like him that make us proud to be a great place to work for military members and veterans. Southern Company is committed to the successful transition of military service members. That's why we are proud to partner with the DoD SkillBridge Program that allows for transitioning service members to work within our organization to gain invaluable experience while learning the energy industry and how the business more about the opportunities we have for the military community and their families in the link below: Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Southern Company
Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Eddie Dunn Appointed Interim President of VETS2INDUSTRY
Seasoned talent innovator and veteran–transition advocate to lead national nonprofit into next phase of growth 'His thought leadership and track record of success is a welcomed advantage as we get ready to launch into this next phase of our growth'— Hahn March ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 / / -- The Board of Directors of VETS2INDUSTRY (V2I) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie Dunn as Interim President, effective immediately. Dunn — an Army veteran and award-winning national thought leader in the military to civilian transition space, — steps into the role with a clear mandate: To build on the mission and vision of V2I and position the organization for sustainable growth. 'The VETS2INDUSTRY mission of establishing connections, sharing knowledge and identifying opportunities for veterans and their families, deeply resonate with me.' said Eddie Dunn, Interim President, V2I. 'My goal is to honor the long and rich history of this organization as we join forces to scale value and impact for our community.' A Unified, Mission Driven Roadmap Under Dunn's leadership, V2I will accelerate several strategic priorities: 1. Scaling Mission Impact – Combine our collective knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance our offerings to better serve our community 2. Grow Employer Pathways – Build industry coalitions that create better opportunities for veterans and position us for sustainable growth 3. Build a Stronger Military Connected Community – to lead and inspire a greater collaboration among veteran service organizations unifying and succeeding together Board Endorsement 'Eddie brings the perfect blend of strategic vision, operational rigor, and a servant's heart,' said Hahn March, Chair of the VETS2INDUSTRY Board. 'His thought leadership and track record of success is a welcomed advantage as we get ready to launch into this next phase of our growth.' About Eddie Dunn Dunn served in the famed 82nd Airborne Division as your paratrooper, then went into the Army Reserves becoming a parachute rigger and jumpmaster. He served as a chaplain's assistant during 9/11 at Ground Zero, then deployed to Iraq and later retired as a First Sergeant. Eddie's civilian career spans over 20 years in global talent management, workforce transformation, and veteran advocacy. He helped pioneer the Veteran Jobs Mission coalition at JPMorgan, built the Civilian Ready Reboot Camp transformation experience and designed and led the UnitedHealth Group's DoD SkillBridge program. About VETS2INDUSTRY Founded in 2019, VETS2INDUSTRY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers free career resources, networking events, and mentorship to service members, veterans, and military spouses worldwide. Learn more at Carmen White VETS2INDUSTRY +1 202-738-5633 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
