Every year, thousands of servicemembers enter life after service and begin the civilian job search. Many companies are dedicated to hiring these brave individuals. Among these is British Petroleum. According to its website, BP is a corporate sponsor of Hiring Our Heroes. The U.S. extension of the company has made a commitment to actively recruit and employ the nation's former servicemembers.
BP seems to be sticking to its commitment because the Whiting, Indiana, branch was named a top employer of veterans for the second year in a row by U.S. Veterans Magazine. But the relationship between the Fortune 1,000 company and the nation's veterans is mutually beneficial.
"America's veterans are often ideal candidates for jobs at companies like BP," retired Air Force pilot and director of BP's strategic relationships and veteran outreach Teri Poulton told NWI.com. "They've got the discipline, the maturity and the focus we need to help us keep our commitment to provide the energy America needs."
BP has also received commendations from G.I. Jobs Magazine and Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve. The company hopes to continue its relationship with the military and plans to open more jobs for veterans in the future.