Prudential honors the workplace skills of veterans; announces El Paso Chihuahuas sponsorship
June 15 2017 - 12:18PM
Business Wire
Prudential Financial, Inc., (NYSE: PRU) honored the U.S. Army’s
242nd birthday by screening the premier of a short film celebrating
the skills veterans and military spouses bring to the civilian
workplace at the El Paso Chihuahua’s AAA Baseball Stadium. The
company also launched its sponsorship of the minor-league baseball
team—a partnership that honors the military and local first
responders.
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Shelton Kelley, Army Veteran and manager
at Prudential, throws out the first pitch before the start of the
El Paso Chihuahuas AAA baseball game at Southwest University Park
on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in El Paso, Texas. (Ivan Aguirre/AP
Images for Prudential Financial, Inc.)
The film highlights how several veterans transitioned from
military life to begin working at Prudential’s technology center in
El Paso, along with featuring spouses of active military service
members who find it difficult to get or retain a job. The film,
directed by award-winning filmmaker and journalist Shawn Efran. was
screened Wednesday night during pregame activities before the El
Paso Chihuahuas and Tacoma Rainiers took the field.
One veteran featured in the film, Shelton Kelley, a manager at
Prudential, threw the first pitch. Speaking after the game, Kelley
said, “Not many people leave the military and find a career. I’m
blessed to say I’ve found one at Prudential, and I’m delighted to
have had the opportunity to share my story and let people know
about the challenges facing veterans.”
Prudential, which has a long history with the military,
commissioned the film to highlight the unique skills and talents
veterans and military spouses bring to the workplace, and to
encourage others to include veterans in their hiring plans. With
nearly one million unemployed military veterans in the United
States, Prudential focuses on creating meaningful careers for
veterans and their spouses, in part through education and job
training partnerships with national organizations like Workforce
Opportunity Services. Through WOS’ VETalent program, veterans gain
professional skills and exposure to corporate work environments,
while earning an academic certificate from a local university.
“Helping veterans achieve their full potential in the workforce
is more than just a good thing to do; it’s a smart talent
strategy,” said Chuck Sevola, head of the Veterans Initiatives
Office at Prudential. “As you can see from the veterans featured in
the film, these are highly talented individuals. We’re really proud
that almost half of our employees in El Paso are veterans or
spouses of active duty service members.”
Prudential’s sponsorship of El Paso’s minor league baseball team
also honors active duty military, veterans and their families. As
the exclusive financial services sponsor, Prudential will be the
presenting partner of “Military Mondays,” as the Chihuahuas host
special tributes to the men and women of the Armed Forces.
Prudential will also be the presenting partner of “Thank You
Thursdays” during the 2017 season, which honors men and women of
the Armed Forces, as well as first responders.
View the The El Paso Story: Journey from military career to
civilian career on YouTube.
About Prudential El Paso Global Business & Technology
Solutions
Prudential El Paso Global Business & Technology Solutions
provides essential business and technology services to Prudential’s
businesses worldwide. Its Information Technology Group provides
software testing and systems support and its Business &
Operations Group provides financial services, back office support
and contact center services.
About Prudential
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services
leader with more than $1 trillion of assets under management as of
March 31, 2017, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe
and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are
committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow
and protect their wealth through a variety of products and
services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related
services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S.,
Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability,
expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more
information, please visit news.prudential.com.
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Prudential Financial, Inc.Harold Banks,
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