Partnering with the U.S. Army Reserve

January 16, 2009

Guest contributor Frank Taylor is a vice president and chief security officer at GE, and a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general. 

I was back in familiar territory yesterday at the Pentagon to sign a GE U.S. Army Reserve memorandum of agreement. As a military veteran, I’m very excited about this signing to start an employer partnership to recruit and train soldiers for positions across our company.

Pentagon Partnership: Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, chief, Army Reserve, (left) and Frank Taylor, vice president and chief security officer, GE, shake hands after signing the GE and Army Reserve Employer Partnership agreement yesterday at the Pentagon. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by 1st Lt. Olivia Cobiskey)
GE employs more than 11,000 active reservists and veterans in our U.S. workforce. As such, we are experienced in helping veterans and reservists adjust to life in the private sector. As part of the partnership, we are guaranteeing priority consideration for job interviews for all qualified participating soldiers no later than 30 days after completing military occupational specialty training.

This partnership is a great opportunity for us to interview qualified candidates with leadership, integrity and hard work experience.


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  • Joyce Samuel

    This is very encouraging

  • Terry L. Hawkins

    I am truly excited about this endeavor. Being a retired Air Force veteran, I know for a fact that this resource for potential employees will definitely benefit GE. Thanks GE for your support of our Military Veterans.

  • Jerry Mathers MP US Army

    This story is real bright spot considering todays ecomony and the war on terrorism we have been experiencing. Giving military veterans a great opportunity after their service to their country. Thank you GE and Frank Taylor for leading this initiative and developing the Army Reserve Employer Partnership Program.

  • Shawn McClintic

    Please provide more information on how we can get involved and help out from our respective business units!

  • Megan Parker

    Thank you Shawn! Our program manager of military staffing and recruiting, Dave Ferguson, will be sure to let you know.

  • ian

    I’m very impressed GE. Keep leading the charge and the great work GE, our veterans deserve access to better opportunities than our typical educational and private institutions are offering. Way to “support the troops” with actions.

  • Ms. Venelle Steadman

    I’m a Army Reserve ROTC Veteran from the University Of Akron, I served in the Army Reserve Program for three years, from 1976-1978. I was a Sergant in the program. I’m preesently working at the GE Special Inc., in Canton, Ohio, through Minutemen Staffing. I ‘ve been a Packer for GE Special Pack for over ten years. I would like to be hired in your Military Saffing and recruiting program, as a full-time Employee. Your can contact me at my Cellphone Number- [number redacted], concerning this matter.