Veterans have the power to advance their careers at Bank of America
Meet Brian Jones – a veteran who is paying it forward.
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[Brian Jones]
All I’d known was the military. My friends were in the military. As you’re getting out and trying to parlay your skills- The leadership, the team work…
SUPER: Brian Jones / Bank of America Employee / US Army Veteran
[Brian Jones]
all the experiences you’ve had in the military and being able to bring that forward.
[Brian Jones]
Bank of America had a veteran’s program where they were able to see that you’ve had these experiences, but then recognize that they can take these skills that you can bring over and they can give you the tools to be successful in finance.
I had my mentor, Bill, giving me guidance as far as crafting your story, why you want to be here, what translates.
Career advancement is one of the reasons why coming to Bank of America was important for me. Being able to have the opportunity to have a career versus a job was exciting.
Now I have the power to pass on what other people have given me. Whether it’s guidance, or tips, or just conversations.
Tom and I met in 2015 as he was transitioning out of the military. I was able to help him make introductions, help him tell his story, and help him see how his skill set applied.
SUPER: Tom Cai / Bank of America Employee / US Army Veteran
[Tom Cai]
It is an absolutely terrifying experience for many veterans.
[Tom Cai]
I think the great thing I found as I was making my transition was having the network of veterans at Bank of America because there was always someone I could go to to answer a question.
What the Bank does really well is to help that integration process. By bringing veterans and pairing them up with mentors allowing the veterans to essentially find themselves and then seek out different paths within the Bank itself.
Brian was really able to help me to figure out how to carve my own career path.
If it wasn’t for Brian and the role that he played through his mentorship in helping me make this transition, my family and I wouldn’t be able to have the life that we currently have.
I actually mentor a couple of veterans. In many ways, I emulated what Brian did for me in the way I interacted with them.
[Brian Jones]
Being able to see the concept of paying it forward and to see that through Tom and through his work with his mentee.
It’s exciting to see that lineage continue. It’s what we hope for.
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Our training and mentorship programs give veterans like Brian the power to advance their career.
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Just like service members instinctively look out for each other, we look out for each other here at Bank of America. And one of the best ways to do so is to thank them for their service and make sure we connect employees who are veterans or military spouses with colleagues who share similar backgrounds and experiences.
Veterans like Brian Jones have taken advantage of the training programs and mentorship opportunities Bank of America offers. At Bank of America, Brian is able to focus on advancing his career, all while paying it forward through mentorship to other service members, veterans and military spouses — helping them navigate the uncharted territory of civilian life and their new roles.
For Brian Jones, a U.S. Army veteran who joined the bank in 2015, making the decision to leave the military after eight years was scary. “The Army was the only life I knew and it was hard to take that first step but I am so glad I did because of where I am today,” Brian said. “Having said that, my first few months were stressful. I had to learn a new culture and new language while at the same time a brand new career.”
Shortly after joining the Bank, Brian was paired with Bill Golden, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. “Bill was instrumental in helping me understand that the skills veterans bring to the table — like leadership and working on a team — were assets that the bank valued.”
Today, Brian is a mentor to Tom Cai, a veteran who served in the U.S. Army for 10 years before coming to Bank of America. For Tom, having a network of veterans like Brian is critical. “It is an absolutely terrifying experience for many veterans who are transitioning from military life,” Tom said. “Brian is someone I can always go to, no matter what the issue or question is. If it wasn’t for Brian and the role that he has played through his mentorship, my family and I wouldn’t be able to have the life we currently have. I am forever grateful and, as a mentor, I try to emulate all that he has taught me.”
“Being able to help Tom transition from the military to where he is today has been so rewarding,” Brian said. “I can pass on what Bill has given me, and that’s what our veteran mentorship program is all about. I want veterans to know that being at Bank of America is more than a job — it’s a career.”
10/23/19
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