In order to attract and retain the most motivated and qualified jobseekers to its network of more than 100 career sites, The Destiny Group has created a new tool inviting industry leaders to assist those transitioning from the military to volunteer as ìMentors.î Designed to help veterans make the first steps onto the corporate ladder, the new functionality will automatically match interests and skill levels while protecting each participantís anonymity.
The tool is designed to automatically match both mentor and mentoree based on similar interests and demonstrated skill levels. With the potential to build new contacts, The Destiny Group has already garnered the support of large alumni associations and corporate leaders to make this program a success. Both prior veterans and non veterans are stepping forward as mentors eager to help someone that has made a great personal sacrifice early in their life, and take the next step in achieving their Destiny.
ìWeíve seen an increased interest and use in various peer to peer networking tools online; however with that model, those just entering the workforce might not yet have an established business network, and be hard pressed to find someone willing to help them in their career growth,î explained Bill Gaul, President/CEO of The Destiny Group. ìWe have created a tool where experienced executives can create their own legacy by volunteering just a few minutes of their time to someone transitioning out of the military. The Destiny Group is proud to present this gift to our veterans in time to celebrate and remember them on Independence Day for their sacrifices and thankful for those corporate leaders willing to give of their time to make this a success.î
New Mentors Speak Out About the Service
ìThis is a terrific new service that Bill has developed,î says Richard Devane. ìFor the past year I have been working to get other Harvard Business alumni to mentor transitioning veterans at Walter Reed. Everyone has been enthusiastic but this service will allow Harvard to promote the opportunity to all its alumniî.
ìThe system is designed to introduce an unbiased, yet experienced mentor to someone just starting out in the business world,î states Erik Rosenberry, a former Marine Corps Veteran who has volunteered to oversee the Destiny Mentor program. ìCombined with our monthly newsletter that promises engaging content submitted by mentorees and mentors, we are giving new corporate recruits both a resource and a vehicle in which to get noticed and learn from as they make their mark in the corporate world.
The process only takes 15-20 minutes a week and protects the anonymity of the mentor, so the benefits of helping someone so deserving is simply the right thing to do,î states Ron Nicholl, National Staffing Manager for Sprint. If I can help someone else develop their career as so many have done for me, I consider this part of my professionalism and legacy. I encourage others in the corporate world to do the same.î
Dave Thomas, founder of the Wendyís Restaurant chain was quoted as saying, ìDonít wait for someone to take you under their wing, go out and find yourself a good wing to get under.î This is great advice and guidance for our veterans eager to achieve greatness.
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Destiny Group Introduces Unique Mentor Network to Help Veterans Climb the Corporate Ladder
The Destiny Group has created a new tool inviting industry leaders to assist those transitioning from the military to volunteer as ìMentors.î
