Pivotal Payments partners with Hire Heroes USA to promote employment initiatives for veterans

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Pivotal Payments, a leading provider of technology-driven global payment processing solutions has entered into a corporate partnership with Hire Heroes USA, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans transform their military service into civilian success by creating job opportunities through personalized employment training and corporate engagement. Pivotal Payments will actively support Hire Heroes through direct donations and as an employment partner.

Pivotal Payments’ generous contributions will positively impact U.S. veterans and their spouses as they transition from military service to civilian life. “Hire Heroes USA is absolutely committed to providing free, best-in-class employment transition services to our nation’s veterans,” said Brian Stann, combat Marine and CEO of Hire Heroes USA. “As a nonprofit organization, we depend on the support of our corporate partners and donors to allow us to continue to serve deserving veterans. We’re grateful to the demonstrated commitment of Pivotal Payments—they, like all of our donors, can be assured that their generous contribution to Hire Heroes USA will provide immediate and much-needed employment support to transitioning veterans.”

The funds provided by Pivotal Payments will expand Hire Heroes USA’s reach, allowing more veterans and their spouses to seek civilian employment through hands-on, personalized services. The majority of Hire Heroes USA’s work is completed virtually through online and telephone career coaching comprised of a three-phase process of assessment, training and mentorship that helps clients understand their transferable skills, learn effective job search techniques and create professionally-revised, business resumes. The personalized career coaching approach used by Hire Heroes USA is nationally recognized as a best-in-class model, and has resulted in an average of 42 veterans hired each week, and 1,940 confirmed veterans hired in 2014.

To further their commitment to veteran employment, Pivotal Payments has also joined Hire Heroes USA as an employment partner. By posting jobs on the Hire Heroes USA Job Board, Pivotal Payments demonstrates their support for Hire Heroes USA’s vision to drastically decrease the unemployment rate of the men and women who have honorably served this country.

“Pivotal Payments is proud to partner with Hire Heroes to create rewarding work opportunities across the U.S. for the brave men and women of our military,” said Philip Fayer, president and chief executive officer of Pivotal Payments. “Our veterans bring motivation, dedication and experience to the civilian workforce and together we can empower them to thrive in fulfilling careers.”

The services provided by Hire Heroes USA are possible only with the generous contributions of individual and corporate donors. To learn how you can become involved as a Corporate or Employment Partner of Hire Heroes USA, visit https://www.hireheroesusa.org/partners/.

About Hire Heroes USA

Founded in 2005, Hire Heroes USA is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga. Hire Heroes USA is dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training, and has gained national recognition for its comprehensive continuum of veteran career transition assistance. For more information visit http://www.hireheroesusa.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Pivotal Payments

Pivotal Payments is a leading provider of technology-driven global payment processing solutions for small to large enterprises in the point of sale, B2B and ecommerce industries. Our proprietary solutions include card not present, integrated POS and mobile payments that deliver efficiency and profitability to businesses across all sales channels and platforms. With a focus on security and fueled by continuous investment in research, product development and innovation, we are shaping the future of payments. Our goal is to maximize our clients’ revenues and performance by empowering them with safer and smarter transactions. Learn more at http://www.pivotalpayments.com or twitter.com/pivotalpayments.

Hire Heroes USA to be recognized at America’s Future Series Five Star Award Ceremony and Military Symposium

Hire Heroes USA honored by America’s Future Series as a leading Veteran Service Organization in military and veteran employment support at Five Star Award Ceremony and Military Symposium held March 28 in Dallas, TX.

Alpharetta, Ga. – Hire Heroes USA, a 501 c(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans transform their military service into civilian success, has been selected as a Veteran Service Organization leader in military employment by the America’s Future Series (AFS). MedAssets is one of five top U.S. companies to receive the AFS Five Star award for the extraordinary support of the U.S. military. John Bardis, former chairman and chief executive officer of MedAssets and founder of Hire Heroes USA, is honored to accept the Five Star Award on behalf of MedAssets. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Hire Heroes USA, supporting their veteran transition and employment assistance programs.

AFS, in partnership with the Greater Dallas Military Foundation, will hold its Five Star Awards Ceremony and Military Symposium on Saturday, March 28 (8:30-11:30 am) at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dallas, Texas. AFS strives to promote positive, constructive dialogue regarding the most important issues facing the U.S. The awards ceremony and symposium bring together well known industry experts and leaders to candidly discuss national security issues and the critical challenge of Veteran redeployment to civilian employment. Syndicated television and radio personality Glenn Beck, the event’s keynote speaker, will provide a historical perspective of American National Security and the U.S. Military. Honored military guests include Gen. Nordy Schwartz, USAF (Ret.), former Chief of Staff of the Air Force; and Secretary Gordon England, former Secretary of the Navy, and former Deputy Secretary of Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available by visiting http://www.americas-fs.org/

Bardis started Hire Heroes USA in 2005 to address the issue of veteran unemployment, and serves as Chairman of the Hire Heroes USA Board of Directors. He challenges corporate America to do more. “Hiring veterans is an incredible investment for any company. Veterans are an exceptionally talented demographic in the work force, and should be afforded the first opportunity for jobs upon completion of their service,” said Bardis.

Under the leadership of Brian Stann, CEO and decorated Marine combat officer, Hire Heroes USA has built a national reputation of excellence for helping veterans find jobs: at the current rate of more than 40 veterans hired every week. Hire Heroes USA empowers transitioning service members, veterans and their spouses by building the confidence and skills necessary to secure civilian employment through free, individualized career coaching and workshops. With an uncompromising focus on results, exceptional service delivery, and collaboration with military and corporate leaders, Hire Heroes USA confirmed 1,883 veteran hires in 2014.

“We are grateful to the America’s Future Series for recognizing our founder, John Bardis, and including Hire Heroes USA in this event to honor corporate leaders who take the issue of veteran employment seriously,” said Stann. “Our hope is that this event will highlight the tremendous value veterans bring to the civilian workforce. We commend the five organizations being honored for their support of our veterans, and encourage corporate America to make veteran hiring a priority.”

To learn how you can become involved as a Corporate or Employment Partner of Hire Heroes USA, visit https://www.hireheroesusa.org/partners/

About Hire Heroes USA: Founded in 2005, Hire Heroes USA is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga. Hire Heroes USA is dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training, and has gained national recognition for its comprehensive continuum of veteran career transition assistance. For more information visit http://www.hireheroesusa.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.