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Sep 30, 2016

Training the Street with Veterans in New York City

With COMMIT’s focus on filling gaps in information, confidence and imagination, we were excited to partner with Training...

With COMMIT’s focus on filling gaps in information, confidence and imagination, we were excited to partner with Training the Street and Deutsche Bank to provide select military veterans the opportunity to participate in a unique mentoring and education workshop. Participating veterans completed preparatory courses, participated in a weeklong educational course, and met with mentors from across the financial sector to discuss careers, goals, and strategies for a successful transition. We were thankful for our sponsors with the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, The Navy SEAL Foundation, Guggenheim Partners, and The Cowen Group for enabling this amazing opportunity.

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  • Sep 12, 2016

    COMMIT partnership with Whitefish Veteran Support Team continues

    COMMIT was honored to once again partner with the Whitefish Veteran Support Team to bring 6 couples from the Special Operations Community out for a retreat in Whitefish, MT. COMMIT works with WVST twice each year bringing its career transition services to the Montana based organization to add depth and perspective to its existing programs. COMMIT focuses on coaching and transition for these service members and makes referrals to partnering organizations where it sees the need for additional services. COMMIT’s next program with WVST will take place in January 2017.

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  • Jul 21, 2016

    COMMIT Partners with JMSF to send fellows to Stanford Ignite

    The COMMIT Foundation is thrilled to once again partner with the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund and the Stanford Graduate School of Business, to award scholarships to six deserving veterans attending the Stanford Graduate School of Business Ignite Program for Post 9/11 veterans. The Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund is an organization inspired by Colonel John McHugh who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010 after 24 years of service in the US Army. The loss of a soldier, husband, father and friend inspired a group of patriotic West Point classmates to honor John by supporting veterans, their spouses and children who are in need of financial support to further education. Nearly 40 talented veterans from all military branches are selected to attend the Stanford GSB Ignite Program, a 4-week general management certification program in innovation and entrepreneurship. COMMIT has been a proud partner of this program since it teamed with Stanford to build the first course offering in 2014. Veteran participants receive instruction from the best professors Stanford GSB has to offer, and participate in project-based work to propel their business innovation. In addition to course instruction, COMMIT’s Johnny Mac Fellows will receive career advising, visits to local Bay Area companies, and sessions with hiring managers. COMMIT will continue to support these outstanding vets post-program. The COMMIT Foundation is proud to work with these six outstanding Johnny Mac Fellows in 2016: Orin Brown, Reynaldo Trevino, Richard Walsh, James Hochstetler, Trevor Prophet and Sean McCormick.

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  • Jul 11, 2016

    Support Paralympian Gold Medalist and COMMIT Veteran, Brad Snyder!

    Under Armour & Required Team Gear have partnered with Brad Snyder USA to donate a portion of all TEAM BRAD apparel sales to The COMMIT Foundation. Congratulations to COMMIT Veteran, Brad Snyder on qualifying for USA’s 2016 paralympic team! For a limited time only, Brad Snyder Team USA apparel is available for purchase. 1. GO TO: WWW.REQUIREDTEAMGEAR.COM 2. CLICK: “CREATE ACCOUNT” AND ENTER CODE BELOW: Team Brad package code: 221132 OFFER EXPIRES: 8/28/2016 Thank you for your support - go Team USA - bring home gold, Brad! Download PDF

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  • Jul 11, 2016

    COMMIT recognized at the Innovation Nation Conversations

    Innovation Nation is a collaborative partnership among America’s leading tech industry groups, and brings public policy into focus at signature events held at both national party conventions. The event will engage congressional leaders in a fireside chat format to explore how an innovation agenda might take shape in the next Congress under their party’s president. A response will be offered by a panel of industry executives followed by a reception with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and others important to advancing the innovation agenda. COMMIT was honored to be selected as the only Veteran organization to represent their impactful work transitioning Veterans into innovation and technical jobs. Find out more here and follow us at the events on facebook!

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  • Apr 4, 2016

    Josef Kaplan joins COMMIT as the Director of Education and Partnerships

    The COMMIT Foundation is excited to announce that Josef Kaplan has joined the team as the Director of Education and Partnerships. Jo is a US Army Veteran who is passionate about service to others, especially fellow Veterans. As a transitioning Veteran himself, he understands the importance of the COMMIT Foundation and its mission to help Veterans and Americans change the way they view the transition. He is passionate about building relationships and above all loves helping others. “The ability to help define the transition experience as one that is incredibly positive for Veterans and organizations alike is what I will enjoy most about this exciting new role,” Kaplan said. Jo graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Leadership and he subsequently served as an Infantry Officer with the 101st Airborne Division and 1st Ranger Battalion. He is proud of his 5 years of service and four deployments to Afghanistan. The bonds forged and lessons gleaned during this timeframe are some of the most rewarding and significant to date. Upon transitioning from Active Duty, Jo served a Mission Continues Fellowship as the first Executive Director at a Veteran’s Non-Profit Organization named Service To School. Prior to joining COMMIT, Jo served as a Program Manager at Rowan Technology Solutions and a Financial Investment Professional in the Investment Management Division at Goldman Sachs.

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  • Mar 25, 2016

    Marc and Laura Andreesen’s investment in COMMIT is featured in USA Today

    “Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and his wife, philanthropist and educator Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, are giving $275,000 to four non-profits working on the front lines for the nation’s military veterans, with the aim of getting more service men and women into tech jobs.” The COMMIT Foundation was one of the four non-profits! Read Jessica Guynn’s full article, featured in USA Today: Here

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  • Mar 24, 2016

    Application period for Pursuing Your Passion Workshop in Austin, TX is now closed

    This workshop will be in partnership with FirstWave and hosted by the Capital Factory in Austin, TX. COMMIT is excited to bring 12 talented Veterans together with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders to encourage and leverage Veteran abilities to pursue their passion. Application period for this workshop is now closed. Download PDF

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  • Mar 17, 2016

    COMMIT and Facebook partner to host successful Veteran workshop

    Facebook hosted their first event with the COMMIT Foundation, to help improve military Veterans success in their organization. Facebook is the first technology company in Silicon Valley with which the Foundation has directly partnered with to develop a program for military veterans and their transition into the tech industry. A big thanks to the Veterans and Facebook employees involved who made this event such a big success! Video Link

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  • Feb 15, 2016

    Save the date: May 13th, 2016 - Annual Changing the Narrative Gala

    Save the date for the Annual Changing the Narrative Gala! This year’s event will be at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland on Friday May 13, 2016. COMMIT Annual Gala Sponsorship Opportunities: Platinum Sponsor $25,000 A COMMIT Corporate Education program on-site at company location. Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in event invitations and program. Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on event signage. Full page ad in event program. Company name recognized on COMMIT’s website. Company name recognized in 2016 COMMIT Annual Report. Two premium tables of 10 guests each. Verbal recognition of company and company’s Veterans at event. Gold Sponsor $15,000 COMMIT Corporate Education consultation with company HR team. Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in event invitations and program. Recognition as Gold Sponsor on event signage. 1/2 page ad in event program. Company name recognized on COMMIT’s website. Company name recognized in 2016 COMMIT Annual Report. One premium table of 10 guests. Verbal recognition at event. Silver $10,000 Recognition as a Silver Sponsor in event invitations and program. Recognition as Silver Sponsor on event signage. 1/4 page ad in event program. Company name recognized on COMMIT’s website. Company name recognized in 2016 COMMIT Annual Report. One premium table of 10 guests. Verbal recognition at event. Bronze $5,000 Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor in event invitations and program. Recognition as Bronze Sponsor on event signage. Name recognition in event program. Company name recognized in 2016 COMMIT Annual Report. One reserved table of 10 guests. Individual Tickets $250 - limited # $100 - Active Government & Military Personnel Download PDF

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