Posted on Nov 14, 2013
Any experience with American Corporate Partners?
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American Corporate Partners: http://acp-usa.org/
This online mentoring program is a partnership between Beyond the Yellow Ribbon companies and large corporate employers. Their goal is to assist veterans/active military looking to start a civilian career.
I understand the mentorship program has been successful in translating military language into verbiage that's more recognizable to the civilian sector.
This online mentoring program is a partnership between Beyond the Yellow Ribbon companies and large corporate employers. Their goal is to assist veterans/active military looking to start a civilian career.
I understand the mentorship program has been successful in translating military language into verbiage that's more recognizable to the civilian sector.
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<p>Ma'am - ACP's transition program is OUTSTANDING. I'm a former protoge, and my mentor, SSG Gilmore is also an RP member. </p><p> </p><p>Just as an FYI, I try and post any job fairs, etc. that I see happening in my area (DC/MD/NoVA) - there seem to be one a week now.</p>
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Sgt Darrell Gilmore
1SG Blount is too kind.....only an E5 Jarhead here.
I did enjoy my relationship with 1SG Blount and my current ACP protege. Encourage any servicemember entering a civilian career to check them out: ACP-USA.org. LCOL Erika - I'm in Minneapolis and perhaps will see you at the upcoming ACP event at General Mills headquarters 23 April focused on Resume Writing.
I did enjoy my relationship with 1SG Blount and my current ACP protege. Encourage any servicemember entering a civilian career to check them out: ACP-USA.org. LCOL Erika - I'm in Minneapolis and perhaps will see you at the upcoming ACP event at General Mills headquarters 23 April focused on Resume Writing.
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Lt Col (Join to see)
1SG Blount - thanks for the endorsement of ACP. There seems to be quite a few organizations out there, so positive feedback like yours is great to have.
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Lt Col (Join to see) I have had mentors and I have mentored for ACP. The relationship is completely dependent on the mentor/protege to connect and make use of each others networks and skills. I recommend doing both, seek help, mentorship and offer the same to others.
Let me know if I can assist you as well.
Let me know if I can assist you as well.
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CPT Jason Mitchell, MBA
Sir, this is exactly my experience. I was a protege in the program in 2012, but didn't fit well with my mentor. He was well meaning and somewhat helpful, but it just didn't work out. I think he and I could have done more to connect, but I just didn't get the feeling that the relationship (introduced by ACP) was what I was expecting. Career wise, I don't feel like it helped me in any way. Other than being a graduate student, I haven't moved forward career wise in 3 years since separation. My mentor introduced me to several people that were kind and interesting, but I did not meet any truly valuable connections to gain forward progress from. Maybe I should re-look at the program and find a mentor that is a veteran so I can better connect with he/she. My previous mentor was a powerful venture capitalist who has lots of experience in the private sector, but zero experience as a member of the military. I was hoping he would teach me to network, instill some skills important to the civilian sector, or help me understand how financial services functions, but not the case. I'm still frustrated with ACP for the mismatch and haven't tried the program again since.
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The real challenge for an effective transition is to have a broad transition strategy. A resume is merely a tool to have an effective strategy. A transition strategy is finding WHO you want to be employed with, WHAT you want to do, WHEN you want to do it, WHERE you want the career to be, and WHY you want to leave the military for a new career or educational pursuit. As part of your strategy too many veterans only look at 1-3 companies. To be effective you need to network with hundred's of executives, look at 8 to 12 different companies, and 3-4 seperate geographic locations. Hiring today is a buyer's market for companies. Finally, veterans must look at how they can translate and apply their military skills to their future careers.
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SOME RESOURCES: http://www.combattocorporate.com/free-resources/
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1SG Michael Blount
Absolutely spot on, sir. I used BeFoundJobs-dot-com and Linked In during my last search, and they were dead-nut money (pardon the pun).
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I am a mentee currently, and it's been a good experience. You are supposed to be in contact once a month for a year, and you'll receive periodic emails from ACP asking how things are going.
My mentor really helped me with my resume, discussing job offers, and broadened my network. If initially you aren't matched with someone that you feel comfortable with, you can ask ACP for a different mentor.
My mentor really helped me with my resume, discussing job offers, and broadened my network. If initially you aren't matched with someone that you feel comfortable with, you can ask ACP for a different mentor.
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I used an ACP mentor when I applied to nursing school to coach me through the process and well...
I'm in my third semester of nursing school now.
I'm in my third semester of nursing school now.
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I was part of bringing ACP to Pittsburgh. It's a great program and worth the time!
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SGT (Join to see)
Do you know anyone in the program I could talk with about my current career goals? Or should I simply apply? I just found out about this.
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I'm about to start my mentorship experience. I'm in law school, and ACP paired me with a Senior Counsel at GE. It should be a great experience. I'll be sure to share it.
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LTC (Join to see)
Follow-up: My first phone call went great. What I would recommend is that people using any mentorship program push the program to give them the best or most suitable mentor possible. Don't rest on what your application and preferences contained; negotiate with the program for someone that really fits your goals.
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SFC Charles W. Robinson
Although I was hoping for a mentor from my area and one that was more aligned to my industry, I do like the person that I got. The college that I am going to also has a mentoring program that I can join. I am going to finish this one out and then sign up for theirs.
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Ma'am, it all depends on the correct match with a mentor, how much time you each put into the relationship, and the geographical and social differences between the mentor/protege. Unfortunately, my experience was not that beneficial. I may try again since I see many veterans have found success through ACP's program. Best of luck if you choose to go this route.
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