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Thayer Leader Development Group Launches the Veteran’s Day CEO Challenge
Focused on Supporting and Developing Veterans 

WEST POINT, NY, Sept. 1, 2016 (BUSINESS WIRE) – The Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point (TLDG) is leading an extraordinary Veterans’ Initiatives program, which kicked off this week with a special supplement of the September issue of TD Magazine. In partnership with the Association for Talent Development (ATD), this publication shares best practices from 16 organizations that are trailblazers in recruiting, developing, and supporting veterans and active duty military. ATD partnered with TLDG to recognize the work of leading organizations that are committed to utilizing the unique skill sets of veterans and helping them transition to meaningful work outside the military as well as honoring and supporting active duty, National Guard, Reserves, and veterans.

This publication shines the spotlight on best practices from ADP, EMCOR, EY, FedEx, Hilton Worldwide, IAP, Iron Sword Enterprises, Mercedes-Benz USA, Office Depot, PenFed Credit Union, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, Synchrony Financial, University of Phoenix, Wyndham Worldwide, and Xerox.

“At TLDG, we honor veterans every day by teaching corporate executives the timeless military leadership principles that have helped build leaders of character for our nation for over two centuries,” said Dan Rice, President of TLDG. “We have a deep commitment to supporting veterans, and we are honored to partner with ATD to share the best practices of these organizations that are spearheading unique veterans’ initiatives.” 

“Our community of talent development professionals is eager to find best practices and the organizations in this supplement provide great examples from which we can all learn,” said Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “We are happy to publish this supplement in support of veterans and the organizations that support their career success.”

This special issue is available at www.td.org/veterans beginning on September 1, 2016, in honor of Labor Day. Labor Day honors the American worker, and is the ideal time to launch a Veterans’ Initiative to support veterans in our workforce.  

TLDG is also requesting every organization in the United States consider posting their own Veterans’ Initiatives program on their website between now and Veterans Day, November 11, 2016, following the example of the 16 companies featured in TD Magazine. TLDG hopes other veterans support organizations will join in the challenge, challenging every CEO in the country to post their Veterans’ Initiatives. On August 30, 2016, Dan Rice, President of TLDG, spoke to FOX & Friends about how this can help bridge the gap between veterans and corporate America. View the clip at http://bit.ly/2bA2sas.

This year marks the 15^th anniversary of 9/11 and also the anniversary of the start of the longest continuous combat in United States history, fought with an all-volunteer military. Our military and veterans need our support, and many organizations are already making superb efforts, which can inspire others to articulate and post their initiatives on their own websites. Together, all corporations, non-profits, and government organizations can make a big impact in the support of veterans who have sacrificed so much in support of our great country.   

For media relations, please contact Allison Capozza, Marketing Manager at 845-446-4731, extension 8924.  

About ATD
The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. Founded in 1943, ATD supports the work of professionals in more than 125 chapters, international strategic partners, and global member networks. TD magazine is the association’s award-winning flagship publication. Learn more at www.td.org.

About TLDG
TLDG is a premier executive leader development institute in the United States. Founded in 2010, TLDG has trained more than 25,000 executives and leaders from more than 500 companies. Its mission is to help build leaders of character by offering leadership and ethics education grounded in the U.S. Army leadership philosophy of “Be, Know, Do” and the U.S. Military Academy values of “Duty, Honor, Country”. Learn more at www.thayerleaderdevelopment.com.