The U.S. Army Reserve and Boeing signed a proclamation recognizing a strategic employment partnership that connects Reserve soldiers, their dependents and veterans with pathways to Boeing internships, apprenticeships and jobs. The signing took place Monday during the Association of the U.S. Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington.
Why it matters: Veterans and military spouses bring discipline, ingenuity and a mission-first mindset that strengthen Boeing culture. Additionally, Reserve members often hold security clearance required for critical roles across the company.
- The proclamation adds Boeing to a network of nearly 300 companies that work with the U.S. government’s Private Public Partnership Office (P3O) to offer hiring pathways, internships, SkillBridge opportunities, apprenticeships and credentialing across the Army Reserve. The agreement is nonbinding, has no expiration date and carries no cost to either party.
What they’re saying:
- “Our Private Public Partnership Office plays a crucial role in strengthening both the Army and our Nation,” said Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command. “By partnering with the private sector, P3O enhances the skills, education and civilian expertise of our Warrior Citizens, empowering them to excel in both their Army Reserve and civilian careers.”
- “Today’s proclamation formalizes a partnership that connects Army Reserve Soldiers, their families and veterans to meaningful career pathways at Boeing,” said Jim Cutting, director of Army Systems for Boeing Government Operations. “Former servicemen and -women bring discipline, grit and a mission-first mindset that strengthen our teams and our mission. Through targeted resources from our Military-Connected and Veteran Program, we are committed to building tailored pathways, supporting transitions, and creating long-term career opportunities so veterans and military spouses can thrive at Boeing.”
The big picture: More than 87% of the Army Reserve integrates military service with civilian careers. Since 2022, the Private Public Partnership program supported more than 81,000 participants and produced more than 3,900 hires.
- “When Soldiers have meaningful civilian careers, they bring those skills and stability back to the force,” said Lt. Col. Xeriqua Garfinkel, director of the Army Reserve’s Private Public Partnership Office. “Career readiness strengthens military readiness.”
Go deeper:
- Learn more about Boeing and SkillBridge
- Questions about Boeing’s Military-Connected and Veteran Program? Contact Nick Cazadd
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Private Public Partnership Office
By Roger Gilles and Christian Sy