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Verizon announces upskilling program for Veteran’s Day
Stacy Wescoe//November 11, 2024//
Listen to this articleIn honor of Veteran’s Day, Verizon and Wounded Warrior Project have announced that they are partnering to support at least 1,000 veterans with upskilling between this year’s Veterans Day and next year’s Veterans Day using Verizon’s free Skill Forward program.
According to a study from Call of Duty Endowment and ZipRecruiter, 33% of veterans are underemployed, despite having foundational skills and potential to thrive in several industries.
The Verizon Skill Forward program is designed to pave a path to new career opportunities with free, university courses from edX.
Participants in the program have access to more than 250 free, credentialed courses through edX from four-year universities and other institutions.
With more than 80 individual professional certificate programs, users can pursue skills in high growth job fields like AI, business, coding, communication, finance, IT and more.
The platform also provides access to tips, industry-specific events, workshops and a job board to support users’ professional development and career transition, according to a release.
“We are proud and honored to be partnering with Wounded Warrior Project to help veterans achieve their career dreams. With their resilience and adaptability, veterans are an asset to any organization. Verizon Skill Forward provides veterans – and any US resident 17 years and older – a pathway to in-demand, tech-forward careers, thanks to free, university-credentialed courses,” said Donna Epps, Verizon’s chief responsible business officer.
“We’re grateful to Verizon for supporting wounded warriors as they build their careers and futures after service,” said Brea Kratzert Todd, WWP vice president of business development. “Verizon’s ongoing commitment to our mission helps us keep our promise to always be there for those who served.”
