2024 Google VetNet Distinguished Partner Award Recognizes American Corporate Partners (ACP)
NEW YORK CITY – Jun. 12, 2024
American Corporate Partners (ACP), the career development program for transitioning service-members and Active-Duty Spouses, is among three organizations to receive the 2024 Google VetNet Distinguished Partner Award.
This honor was given to recognize ACP’s efforts in advancing the needs of Veterans, and was created to honor organizations for their impact in the military community. The honor is given by Google’s Veterans Network (VetNet), an employee resource group that seeks to support Veterans and their families both at the company and externally through partners like ACP.
ACP offers year-long, one-on-one mentorships for post-9/11 Veterans and Active-Duty Spouses (Protégés), providing them with contacts and resources to navigate the transition from military service to the civilian workforce. With over 33,000 Alumni and 4,900 active mentorships, ACP continues to grow and support as many members of the military community in their efforts to combat Veteran underemployment.
Other honorees include the Travis Manion Foundation, The Military Veteran, and the Pat Tillman Foundation (2023). Representatives from ACP including Chief Operating Officer, Richard Comitz, attended Google’s VetNet Career Week 2024 event and accepted the award via a brief video recording. This three-day event was held from June 11th to 13th at the St. John’s Terminal office in New York City and broadcast live via the internet, with honorees being announced on Wednesday the 12th.
“Thank you VetNet for recognizing American Corporate Partners (ACP)’s work in the military community and thank you for all you do to support the military community,” said Richard Comitz, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of American Corporate Partners.
2,682 ACP Protégés obtained meaningful employment during the course of their mentorship in 2023.
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About American Corporate Partners
Established in 2008, American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering post-9/11 Veterans and Active-Duty Spouses (Protégés) in navigating their career transitions. Through personalized one-on-one Mentoring, robust networking opportunities, and tailored online career advice, ACP has facilitated successful career paths for those who have served our nation. Currently fostering over 4,900 Mentorships, ACP’s impactful initiatives are made possible through strategic collaborations with corporate partners. As of June 2024, over 33,000 Protégés have completed their ACP Mentorship.
At the heart of ACP’s mission is a commitment to individualized support. Each Protégé is paired with a carefully selected Mentor who provides guidance and assistance in achieving their unique career goals. This year-long Mentorship is expertly facilitated by dedicated operations associates, ensuring a meaningful and impactful journey for both Mentors and Protégés. ACP’s innovative approach to Mentorship creates lasting connections that empower Veterans and Military Spouses to thrive in the civilian workforce.
About Google VetNet
The Google Veterans Network works “to provide a Googler support and learning network and help solve challenges in the military communities using Google’s technology and resources.” The employee resource group, known as VetNet, is an “internal community of military Veterans, service members, civilian allies, and family dedicated to unifying, connecting, and serving the military communities.” In addition to support provided internally, the group works with a number of programs outside of Google to provide support to the military community at large.
Media Contact
American Corporate Partners
J.R. Williams
Manager, Communications
jrwilliams@acp-usa.org
