How Disney Is Supporting the Next Generation of Military Leaders
Disney is supporting the next generation of military veteran leaders with a $1 million donation to Students Veterans of America (SVA). The latest commitment is part of DIsney’s ongoing dedication to helping veterans find meaningful careers following their military service.
With their donation, Disney also became the founding sponsor of the upcoming SVA Career Center. The new center will help empower veterans with the tools and guidance they need to transition into being civilians.
“We’re proud to make this donation to the Student Veterans of America for their new virtual career center, which will help veterans making the transition from military life to college and career,” said Bob Iger, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company.
“Disney has a long history of supporting our nation’s service members and their families dating back to our company’s founding, including through our Heroes Work Here initiative, which has enabled us to hire more than 15,000 veterans across our company over the past decade. We believe Disney has an important role to play in giving back to those who bravely serve our country in uniform, and we look forward to finding even more ways to stand behind those who stand up for America.”
Disney’s Longstanding Relationship With the SVA
With their latest donation, Disney is expanding upon its 10-year relationship with SVA.
The organization is the leader in advocacy for U.S. military veterans in higher education. In total, the SVA has a network of nearly 1,600 on-campus chapters in all 50 states and three additional countries.
The organization provides necessary resources, network support, and advocacy to help student veterans realize their full potential.
“I am deeply moved and profoundly grateful for Disney’s exceptional commitment to the success of student veterans,” said Jared Lyon, president and CEO of Student Veterans of America.
“Their extraordinary gift underscores their unwavering dedication and deep understanding of the distinct challenges faced by our Nation’s student veterans. This support empowers Student Veterans of America to offer personalized resources crucial for a seamless transition into meaningful civilian careers after military service. As a steadfast and long-standing partner of SVA, Disney continues to set the gold standard for military and veteran support in our community. With Disney’s ongoing support, the SVA Career Center will ensure that student veterans not only succeed but achieve their greatest potential in their post-service journeys.”
Veterans Institute Summit at the Disney Institute
As part of Disney’s deep commitment to U.S. military veteran hiring and workplace development, the Disney Institute will also be hosting the next Veterans Institute Summit in the fall of 2024.
Disney initially launched the Veterans Institute as a series of complimentary events designed to help companies across the United States recruit, train, and develop veteran talent.
Partnering with the Fisher House Foundation
Since 2012, Disney has contributed over $20 million in funding and media support to nonprofit organizations focused on veterans and military families.
In this vein, Disney is also partnering with the Fisher House Foundation to help deliver Disney magic to all 96 Fisher House locations.
“Disney specializes in bringing joy to people of all ages, and they have always been especially remarkable in their support for military and veteran families,” said Kenneth Fisher, chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation. “We are grateful for their continued work to spread joy and help families staying at Fisher Houses across the country.”
To learn more about the ways that Disney supports veterans and military veterans visit impact.disney.com
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