Montez Ford Spearheads Mentorship Initiative
Summary
– WWE partners with American Corporate Partners (ACP) to support veterans and spouses.
– Montez Ford, WWE Superstar and ex-Marine, becomes ACP’s first athlete mentor.
– The program offers career development tools like résumé assistance and interview prep.
WWE has partnered with American Corporate Partners (ACP), focusing on aiding veterans and active-duty spouses in their professional development. This collaboration highlights WWE’s ongoing commitment to the military community.
Montez Ford, a former United States Marine, and WWE Superstar takes a leading role as the first professional athlete to serve as a mentor in ACP’s program. His involvement is set to provide invaluable guidance to veterans transitioning to civilian life.
The initiative offers a range of career development resources, including résumé building, interview preparation, and networking opportunities. This support is crucial for veterans and spouses exploring new career paths after military service.
This partnership between WWE and ACP represents a significant effort to empower veterans and their families in their professional journeys.
WWE® ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIPWITH AMERICAN CORPORATE PARTNERS
STAMFORD, Conn., January 17, 2024 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced a new partnership with American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering returning veterans and active-duty spouses through one-on-one professional development mentorship programs. As part of the partnership, WWE Superstar and former United States Marine Montez Ford will become the first professional athlete to serve as a registered mentor for ACP.
“WWE has a long-standing history of supporting our nation’s active service members, veterans and their families,” said WWE Superstar Montez Ford, who served in the U.S. Marines from 2008 until 2012. “It is an honor to represent WWE as part of this partnership with ACP and its outstanding mentorship program.”
Launched in 2008, ACP personally pairs applicants with a hand-picked mentor based on career compatibility, experience level, location and personal interests. Today, more than 30,000 veterans and spouses have completed their ACP mentorship, which includes access to résumé building and interview preparation, career exploration, networking opportunities, small business development and leadership and professional communication resources.
“All of us at ACP are excited to begin our partnership with WWE,” said Sidney E. Goodfriend, Chairman of ACP. “Frequently our post 9/11 veteran proteges seek career guidance in the field of entertainment and we are delighted to be able to provide them with mentors from a top leader in the industry.”
