Step 1Employer Readiness

Employers need to ask themselves two key questions: Why do we want to hire veterans? Why would veterans want to work here? The answers to these questions will help employers plan their activities before actively recruiting veterans.

Business Case Study:Coca-Cola

Since 2014, Coca-Cola has joined forces with American Corporate Partners (ACP) to provide more than 280 career mentorships to veterans transitioning into the private sector.

Paired based on mutual occupational interests, Coca-Cola offers veterans outside of the company professional development advice as well as networking and resume building tools. Army Veteran Lillian Norton, who has worked at Coca-Cola since 2013, now serves as one of the company’s ACP mentors. The senior commercialization manager is thrilled to support her fellow veterans, recalling her own challenging transition finding a civilian career path after graduate school.


Workforce Alignment

Recognized military-friendly organization

Demonstrated appreciation for service to the nation


Reference: A Corporate Transition: Coca-Cola Associates Mentor Military Vets, May 24, 2018