Rackspace to Host a Career Mentoring Day for Disabled Veterans |
SAN ANTONIO, August 19, 2010 -- Rackspace® Hosting, the world´s leading specialist in the hosting and cloud computing industries, will work with Enable America and host their first Career Mentoring Day for disabled veterans on August 19, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Rackspace´s headquarters in San Antonio, Texas.
Enable America, through its VetConnect “Path to Employment” mentoring program, provides disabled veterans real-life work experiences that can lead to a job. Enable America matches mentor companies, such as Rackspace, with wounded war heroes who often have difficulty finding work.
Today´s tough economy demands a creative approach to finding these deserving work ready disabled veterans employment; Career Mentoring Days fills that need and companies like Rackspace provide the opportunity.
“Rackspace is honored to be a part of the Enable America VetConnect efforts and mentoring day,” said Wayne Roberts, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Rackspace. “We believe we cannot do enough for these brave men and women. They have served their nation so bravely and now just want a chance to restart their careers. Our involvement is the least we can do and we are humbled to be a part of this worthy program.”
“Our VetConnect, Path to Employment Program, would not be successful without companies like Rackspace,” said Steve LaBour, Executive Director of Enable America. “Rackspace understands employment mentoring is the first step in helping many of our soldiers, with valuable skills, get back into the work force. Enable America is truly grateful for their continued support and commitment to helping our disabled veterans.”
About Enable America: Enable America was established in 2002 by attorney Richard Salem as a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find employment and live independently. The organization´s Community Connections, Business Connections, and VetConnect programs unite members of the disability community and business community to raise awareness and increase employment opportunities for the 54 million Americans with disabilities, including our nation´s wounded warriors. More information can be found on the organization´s web site, www.EnableAmerica.org.
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Disabled Veterans Career Mentoring at Rackspace in San Antonio, TX
