Walmart Hires More Than 14,000 Military Spouses in 12 months - Seite 2

Walmart on Track to Surpass Veteran Hiring Goal

On Memorial Day 2013, Walmart introduced the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment with an initial goal of hiring 100,000 veterans. Two years later, the company expanded the original projection with the goal of hiring 250,000 veterans by the end of 2020. Walmart has since hired more than 243,000 veterans as part of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, and of those hired, more than 39,000 have been promoted to jobs with greater responsibility and higher pay.

“It’s our honor to support veterans and military families,” said Retired Brig. Gen. Gary Profit, Walmart senior director of military programs. “These men and women make us better, bringing the type of experience and work ethic we value here at Walmart. We’re proud to continue providing quality career opportunities when they return home.”

Walmart Appoints New Senior Director of Military Programs

In July of this year, Gary Profit announced his retirement, effective Jan. 31, 2020. He joined Walmart in 2008, and under his guidance and leadership, helped shape the company into a nationally-recognized military employer, with its military people brand serving as the cornerstone.

Following Profit’s announcement, Walmart named Brynt Parmeter as the new senior director of military programs. He joined Walmart on Oct. 28.

“Walmart’s longstanding commitment to support our military is something I have admired,” said Parmeter. “My goal is to continue building on the legacy established by Gary and look for ways to support the changing needs of military families in today’s world.”

Parmeter joins the company from NextFlex where he served as the director of workforce development, education and training. He was previously a Science and Technology Policy Fellow for the Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office in Washington, D.C. and a principal and then partner with BMNT, a consulting firm where he ran a portfolio of human capital initiatives.

Before entering the private sector, Parmeter served more than 20 years as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of Colonel. During his time in military service, he served in a wide variety of operations and training roles, including 39 months in Iraq between 2003 and 2009. While there, he earned the Combat Infantry Badge and three Bronze Star Medals.

Walmart Foundation Awards Operation Homefront with $225,000 Grant

During its Veterans Day celebration today at Walmart’s corporate headquarters, the Walmart Foundation announced a $225,000 grant to Operation Homefront that will enable the organization to continue their strategic expansion and growth including the development of a new website, outreach tools and a key performance indicator dashboard as they strive to serve even more military families.