Discovery Expands Jobs Program to Assist Veterans

Discovery Communications expands their ‘Discover Your Skills’ public affairs job skills program with resources and programs to support veterans in locating and accessing the training and resources to translate their military skills and experience into civilian job opportunities.

The veterans-focused initiative includes new training and resource information specifically for veterans on Discover Your Skills website, as well as on-air public service announcements on the Military Channel, featuring Lou Diamond Phillips of Military Channel’s Officer and a Movie, to direct viewers to the new resources.

As part of the effort, Discovery is expanding their partnership with Montgomery College to launch career development programs for veterans.

The programs, launching in spring 2012, will include workshops on resume writing and interview techniques, group and one-on-one mentorships with Discovery professionals, and internship opportunities at the company. 

“Discovery is proud to partner with Montgomery College, and to leverage our ‘Discover Your Skills’ job skills initiative, to highlight the in-demand job opportunities available today across many industries and to help veterans access the necessary training and information to take advantage of them, David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications said.”

The Discovery and Montgomery College partnership to support veterans is being developed and carried out as part of Montgomery College’s Combat2College program, which provides academic and social opportunities and support services for veterans and active/reserve service members. It also includes support and participation from the Discovery Veterans Group, an employee resource group composed of Discovery employees who served in the military.