When the future looks cloudy, a personalized mentorship can help light the way. Learn how working with an ACP Mentor helped US Navy Senior Chief Robyn Kenny navigate an unexpected setback and forge a new path.
Grimes, a Combat Engineer and ROTC instructor, joined ACP to get career guidance from an experienced Mentor while he prepared for military retirement. He’d spent the latter half of his Army career in roles closely related to civilian human resources and personnel management, and he knew he didn’t want to start over in an entry-level position. Working with Craig Cortright, a Partner in the Alternative Credit Group at Ares Management, gave Grimes the clarity and actionable steps he needed for professional success. Here’s how they did it.
Helping people direct their passion is Jennifer Ralston’s superpower. The CEO and founder of HKPO, a consulting firm focused on personal efficiency and improvement, Ralston works closely with the military community through HKPO Veterans Academy. The Academy works in conjunction with DoD SkillBridge to prepare Service Members for transition through real-world experience. This background made Ralston a perfect Mentor match for Lea Lato, US Army Colonel, as she progressed from the military to the private sector. Lato has some key takeaways for her fellow ACP Protégés to make the most of their year-long mentorships.
Whether you’re a Veteran, Service Member, Military Spouse, or Mentor, your story matters. Tell us how ACP has made a difference in your life—your experience could empower someone else to take the next step.
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