Activision Blizzard Joins White House Initiative to Increase Veteran Employment in Technology Sector
Expands the Call of Duty Endowment's Commitment to Ending Veteran Unemployment
The only interactive entertainment company to join the pledge, participation in the Joining Forces initiative complements the work of Activision Blizzard's foundation, The Call of Duty Endowment (the Endowment), which secures high-quality jobs for veterans and raises awareness about America's significant veteran unemployment problem.
"Over the past year, organizations supported by the Endowment saw a 15%
increase in requests from veterans for support," said
Joining Forces works with the public and private sectors to ensure service members, veterans and their families have the right tools to succeed throughout their lives. Since the launch of Joining Forces in 2011, more than 1.2 million veterans and spouses have been hired or trained.
"By supporting the Joining Forces initiative, we hope the combined
efforts of the
In 2009 the Endowment set a goal of 25,000 veteran career placements by
2018. To date, through its robust and efficient grant program, The
Endowment and its grantees have placed more than 22,000 veterans in high
quality jobs at a cost of less than
The Endowment takes a performance-driven approach to funding
organizations that deliver the highest standards of quality and
cost-efficient veteran job placement services. Through its Seal of
Distinction program, the Endowment identifies best-in-class
organizations in the veteran employment space. Applicants have to meet
rigorous criteria to be considered, including opening their books to
provide extensive documentation about their results in placing veterans
in jobs. A sample of the metrics assessed include number of placements
made, average cost per placement, average starting salary, six-month
retention rate, key employee background checks, and a variety of
organizational financial health indicators. Semi-finalists are then
independently assessed on a pro bono basis by Deloitte and ultimately
approved by the Endowment's Board of Directors. The award is accompanied
by a
In addition to its annual veteran-focused Day of Service,
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