EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Prudential Financial, Inc., (NYSE: PRU) honored the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday by screening the premier of a short film celebrating the skills veterans and military spouses bring to the civilian workplace at the El Paso Chihuahua’s AAA Baseball Stadium. The company also launched its sponsorship of the minor-league baseball team—a partnership that honors the military and local first responders.
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Shelton Kelley, Army Veteran and manager at Prudential, throws out the first pitch before the start of the El Paso Chihuahuas AAA baseball game at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in El Paso, Texas. (Ivan Aguirre/AP Images for Prudential Financial, Inc.)
The film highlights how several veterans transitioned from military life to begin working at Prudential’s technology center in El Paso, along with featuring spouses of active military service members who find it difficult to get or retain a job. The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker and journalist Shawn Efran. was screened Wednesday night during pregame activities before the El Paso Chihuahuas and Tacoma Rainiers took the field.
One veteran featured in the film, Shelton Kelley, a manager at Prudential, threw the first pitch. Speaking after the game, Kelley said, “Not many people leave the military and find a career. I’m blessed to say I’ve found one at Prudential, and I’m delighted to have had the opportunity to share my story and let people know about the challenges facing veterans.”
Prudential, which has a long history with the military, commissioned the film to highlight the unique skills and talents veterans and military spouses bring to the workplace, and to encourage others to include veterans in their hiring plans. With nearly one million unemployed military veterans in the United States, Prudential focuses on creating meaningful careers for veterans and their spouses, in part through education and job training partnerships with national organizations like Workforce Opportunity Services. Through WOS’ VETalent program, veterans gain professional skills and exposure to corporate work environments, while earning an academic certificate from a local university.
“Helping veterans achieve their full potential in the workforce is more than just a good thing to do; it’s a smart talent strategy,” said Chuck Sevola, head of the Veterans Initiatives Office at Prudential. “As you can see from the veterans featured in the film, these are highly talented individuals. We’re really proud that almost half of our employees in El Paso are veterans or spouses of active duty service members.”
Prudential’s sponsorship of El Paso’s minor league baseball team also honors active duty military, veterans and their families. As the exclusive financial services sponsor, Prudential will be the presenting partner of “Military Mondays,” as the Chihuahuas host special tributes to the men and women of the Armed Forces. Prudential will also be the presenting partner of “Thank You Thursdays” during the 2017 season, which honors men and women of the Armed Forces, as well as first responders.
View the The El Paso Story: Journey from military career to civilian career on YouTube.
About Prudential El Paso Global Business & Technology Solutions
Prudential El Paso Global Business & Technology Solutions provides essential business and technology services to Prudential’s businesses worldwide. Its Information Technology Group provides software testing and systems support and its Business & Operations Group provides financial services, back office support and contact center services.
About Prudential
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader with more than $1 trillion of assets under management as of March 31, 2017, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.
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