LafargeHolcim Partners with PaYS Program to Provide Opportunities to U.S. Veterans
29 Mars 2018 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
LafargeHolcim today announced its partnership with the U.S.
Army’s Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program to provide
opportunities to veterans in the American workforce after their
service. The partnership is part of a recruitment option allowing
students to simultaneously serve and prepare for their future.
“LafargeHolcim is grateful for our veterans’ service and proud
to join this program,” said Denise Devereaux, vice president,
Organization and Human Resources for LafargeHolcim in the US. “Our
talented workforce is made stronger with our veteran employees. A
workforce recruiting pathway focused on military veterans is a
natural fit for our business due to the skills and values that
align with LafargeHolcim, including teamwork, performance,
accountability and a focus on health and safety.”
The program allows LafargeHolcim employees to work alongside
Army recruiters and ROTC programs in grassroot initiatives to
mentor future soldiers and professionals. PaYS partners guarantee
job interviews and possible employment to future soldiers and ROTC
cadets after their time in the Army. The organization also works
with individuals on resume improvements, interview advice and
building strong qualifications. While serving, soldiers learn
technical skills that can be translated to many industries,
including within the building materials industry.
"I want to personally thank the LafargeHolcim company for
partnering with the U.S. Army and the PaYS program,” said Lt. Col.
Derek R. Keller, U.S. Army. “This partnership will contribute to
helping take care of today's heroes, the American Soldier, after
they serve this great country of ours."
The PaYS program supports the Army’s mission to recruit high
quality men and women while offering an opportunity to prepare for
their future after service. Soldiers who participate in the program
gain valuable experiences and skills that prepare them for their
future careers. In addition, participants gain opportunities with
employers who understand the value of military service in the
workforce.
LafargeHolcim is committed to diversity and inclusion, and
employs hundreds of military veterans across the United States. In
2018, the company will launch a Buddy-to-Buddy program for newly
hired veterans, as well as a Manager’s Guide to help build and
sustain a veteran-informed culture.
About LafargeHolcim
With a well-balanced presence in 90 countries and a focus on
cement, aggregates and concrete, LafargeHolcim (SIX Swiss Exchange,
Euronext Paris: LHN) is the world leader in the building materials
industry. With a commitment to drive sustainable solutions for
better building and infrastructure and to contribute to a higher
quality of life, the Group is best positioned to meet the
challenges of increasing urbanization.
In the United States, LafargeHolcim companies include close to
350 sites in 43 states and employ 7,000 people. Our customers rely
on us to help them design and build better communities with
innovative solutions that deliver structural integrity and
eco-efficiency. Visit www.LafargeHolcim.us to learn more about our
operations in the United States.
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LafargeHolcimJocelyn Gerst, Head of US Communications+1
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