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KKR Commits to Hire 250,000 Veterans and Military Spouses Across Its Portfolio in Recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary

  • KKR announced a goal to hire 250,000 veterans & military spouses across its portfolio by 2040 to honor Veterans Day & the U.S. founding's 250th anniversary.
  • This initiative expands the existing Vets@Work program, which has facilitated nearly 100,000 hires since 2010.
  • KKR partners with organizations like VetJobs & Hiring Our Heroes to connect military talent with employers through virtual & in-person job fairs.
  • More than a dozen portfolio companies recently participated in a hiring fair at Fort Meade, Maryland, focused on talent acquisition.
  • KKR is a founding member of the Honor Through Action Alliance & its Vets@Work program is supported by the firm's Veterans Employee Resource Group.
  • Co-CEOs Joe Bae & Scott Nuttall emphasized that veterans bring essential leadership, discipline, adaptability, & a team-first mindset to businesses.
  • General (Ret.) David Petraeus highlighted the program's role in helping service members transition to the private sector by utilizing their extraordinary talents.
  • Natalie Jobst of Global Medical Response, a KKR portfolio company, noted the firm's focus on long-term career growth for veterans & military spouses who are often overqualified.