Program connects veterans to high-quality
positions with employers that need their talent
TYSONS, Va., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed
Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union,
announced today that it is providing NextOp, a non-profit
organization engineered to meet the unprecedented employment
challenges and opportunities facing military members and veterans
today, with a grant to expand its veteran employment program.
The PenFed Foundation is a national nonprofit that exists to
empower veterans as they transition from military service to
success in civilian life. It was created in 2001 and, since then,
has provided more than $55 million in
financial support to veterans, active-duty service members,
families, and caregivers.
"The PenFed Foundation is proud to partner with NextOp and we
support their proven hands-on approach to secure high-quality
careers, promote high retention rates, and enable veterans to
support their families and give back to their communities," said
PenFed Foundation President Andrea
McCarren.
NextOp works one-on-one with enlisted service members and
veterans to help translate military training and experiences into
valued qualifications in the business community. The veteran
employment program efficiently connects candidates to high-quality
positions with employers that need their talent. NextOp has
developed a North Texas expansion
plan centered around the Dallas-Fort metropolitan area. The region
has a large military and veteran population and many open positions
in growing industries. The grant will be used to hire local staff
to provide industry outreach, community relationship building,
one-on-one candidate development and formalize partnerships with
employers and stakeholders in North
Texas.
"We are honored to receive this PenFed Foundation grant," said
NextOp Executive Director, Shelby
Mounts. "Our North Texas expansion is a major step for
NextOp as we look to extend our service area, and engage the
high-density, high-quality employers in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. This funding
was the final element to enable us to hire a Regional Manager and
initiate boots on the ground
activities."
Those interested in supporting the PenFed Foundation are
encouraged to visit penfedfoundation.org and donations in
support of NextOp can be made here.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, The PenFed
Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that supports
veterans in their transition from service to success. Affiliated
with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has provided more than
$55 million in financial support to
veterans, active-duty service members and military families. PenFed
Credit Union covers the salaries and administrative costs of The
PenFed Foundation, so more of your donation goes right to our
programs. To learn more, please visit
www.penfedfoundation.org.
About NextOp
NextOp assists enlisted veterans in
transitioning from military service to civilian careers. Through a
unique workforce development program and wide-ranging resources,
the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization provides enlisted veterans
with the necessary tools, training and support to thrive.
Headquartered in Houston and with operations in New Orleans,
Dallas-Fort Worth, Memphis and Huntsville, AL, NextOp tailors
services to meet the specific needs and foster the professional
growth of each individual candidate. For more information, visit
https://nextopvets.org/
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