First Advantage Joins Forces with MilitaryConnected.org to Facilitate Smooth
Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
A leader in background screening for businesses, First Advantage will work with the nonprofit to become a military-ready employer.
Philadelphia, Penn. — MilitaryConnected.org today proudly unveiled its agreement with First Advantage, a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, marking the organization’s first corporate collaboration. This partnership signifies a shared mission to ensure the seamless transition of U.S. military personnel and their loved ones into civilian life.
“We’re excited to welcome First Advantage and their team to MilitaryConnected.org,” said Kevin Emore, a U.S. Army veteran and Executive Director. “This alliance will amplify their continued support of our community and reduce the underemployment and attrition veterans face in the workplace. We can’t wait to help First Advantage become a military-ready employer.”
First Advantage helps organizations across industries manage risk and hire the best talent. It will participate in MilitaryConnected.org’s Military Advisory Service (MAS) program to become a military-ready employer. MAS helps employers go beyond being friendly towards the military-connected community—it teaches employers how to become military-ready through a proprietary engagement program.
“First Advantage recognizes and appreciates the dedication of our servicemen and women, both past and present. The military instills a diverse set of skills that can translate well to roles within our company,” Michael Pilnick, Chief Human Resources Officer at First Advantage said. “We are always looking for extraordinary talent who will enrich our business culture, benefiting our client’s experience. With their exceptional training and leadership skills, veterans present a unique opportunity for us to align with top-tier talent.”
Worrying statistics reveal that 43% of transitioning service members leave their first civilian job within a year, 80% within two years; 33% of veterans face underemployment, and 21% of military spouses battle unemployment, providing evidence of the obstacles facing America’s military-connected community.
These statistics are lagging indicators of a transition process that can be improved. To address and overcome these issues, MilitaryConnected.org offers comprehensive and streamlined programs to transitioning service members and their spouses, thereby providing military-ready employers with a dynamic talent pool. This initiative ensures a smooth transitional experience for veterans and their families.
To support its operations and partnership growth, MilitaryConnected.org also announced Michael Hansen as its Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement. A U.S. Marine, Michael completed four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan before founding Alpha 13, a consultancy, which redefines the integration of veterans into America’s business landscape.
Business leaders and prospective partners who wish to learn more about supporting the military-connected community may contact MilitaryConnected.org at info@militaryconnected.org.
About MilitaryConnected.org:
MilitaryConnected.org is committed to improving the lives of America’s military-connected community through employer education, talent engagement, and data-driven research. It seeks to ensure every member of America’s military-connected community has equal access to the resources necessary to unlock their full potential. Be more than military-friendly, become military-ready at militaryconnected.org.
