American Corporate Partners (ACP) connects post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized career guidance. Veterans find meaningful employment outcomes, whether a higher-paying job or a promotion. The average starting annual salary for Veterans who use ACP is $93,000. The program helps Veterans find great jobs the first time.
ACP is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping military Veterans make connections in the civilian workforce.
Since 2010, nearly 30,000 Veterans have found success through ACP. Apply today.
How to get started
Visit ACP’s website and fill out a brief application. Answer questions about your career goals, military experience and mentoring preferences.
What to expect after applying?
- ACP will reach out within one business day to schedule a 15-minute phone call to ask a few questions to match the Veteran with the right mentor.
- ACP will introduce the Veteran to a mentor within several weeks of application to the program. ACP will also check in throughout the year to provide customized resources and ensure positive outcomes. Nearly 100% of Veterans would recommend ACP.
- All post-9/11 Veterans who served at least 180 days of active duty since 9/11 are eligible.
- ACP’s weekly LinkedIn Live series connects Veterans directly to partner companies and hiring managers.
- ACP’s LinkedIn Group, ACP Connects, offers employment opportunities from military-ready employers and professional development resources.
Senior executives from hundreds of America’s top companies provide volunteer mentors to ACP, including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Morgan Stanley and more,
Typical mentorship goals include:
- Résumé review and interview preparation
- Career exploration and understanding job opportunities
- Career advancement once a position is obtained
- Work-life balance
- Networking
- Small business development
- Leadership and professional communication.
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I’m a Vietnam Veteran who has invested in a business that is going to launch soon. Apart from my initial investment, I will need monthly operating funds, which I may need help with securing at least for the first two or three months at the end of this year. I’m seeking counsel and guidance on how to proceed with my venture.
Good morning, my name is Teryl Sanabria, U.S. Marine Veteran. I’m interested regarding this program and my retirement date at the WLA VAMC is March 31st, 2024. I work at CDCE/Voluntary Service, Building 258, RM # 214. Not good at computers however very good in other job descriptions. I was Military Police, Security Officer at California Hospital and was hired as a Police Officer at GLAVAMC. Thank you
Hello my name is Michael Wallace I am a marine corps veteran. I currently have a job with a company called aep. I feel like they need something to help veterans get promoted and to secure job opportunities for veterans such as myself and others.