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Thu, June 23, 2011
Wed, June 22, 2011 BlackRock Employees to Mentor Transitioning Veterans Through American Corporate Partners Program
NEW YORK--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that it will work with American Corporate Partners (aACPa), as part of a nationwide career mentoring program for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who are transitioning into civilian careers.
"At BlackRock, we have deep respect for our military veterans and the admirable efforts of ACP"
ACP, a New York-based nonprofit, provides a unique career development opportunity for veterans. The program is open to those who have served on active duty since 2001, including National Guardsmen and Reservists. ACP gives priority to those with service-connected disabilities and welcomes applications from spouses of service members severely wounded or killed in action.
Approximately 50 BlackRock professionals from around the country will be matched in one-on-one, yearlong mentorships with veterans in New York, San Francisco, and the Philadelphia area. BlackRock also will make a financial contribution to ACP in support of its efforts.
aAt BlackRock, we have deep respect for our military veterans and the admirable efforts of ACP,a said Kendrick R. Wilson III, Vice Chairman of BlackRock. aWea™re thrilled to be partnering with ACP and consider it an honor to be working with veterans and their families a" all of whom have made tremendous sacrifices for our country.a
ACP Founder Sid Goodfriend said, "ACP is a one-of-a-kind program that reaches out to corporate employees and connects them to the veteran community. With the many veterans transitioning out of the military each year, the need for guidance and advice on career issues is very real. We look forward to a long-standing relationship between American Corporate Partners and BlackRock."
In offering this unique program, American Corporate Partners' objectives are to:
- Assist service men and women in transition from the armed services to private enterprise
- Provide veterans the opportunity to evaluate and enhance their civilian career path
- Develop and strengthen the network of veterans and corporate leaders in the private sector
- Provide veterans with opportunities to leverage their military skills and leadership experiences in their civilian careers
BlackRock joins a growing list of corporate partners including AT&T, Deloitte LLP, General Electric, IBM, JP Morgan Chase, PepsiCo and Travelers.
ACP is currently accepting applications from qualified veterans in its 17 participating cities. ACP also has a robust E-Mentoring program for those veterans who do not live near a major metropolitan area. Those interested may apply on-line: [ www.acp-usa.org ].
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At March 31, 2011, BlackRocka™s AUM was $3.648 trillion. BlackRock offers products that span the risk spectrum to meet clientsa™ needs, including active, enhanced and index strategies across markets and asset classes. Products are offered in a variety of structures including separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. Headquartered in New York City, as of March 31, 2011, the firm has approximately 9,300 employees in 26 countries and a major presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at [ www.blackrock.com ].
