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U.S. Army, Halliburton partner in recruiting program FORT KNOX, Ky. (Army News Service, May 21, 2001) -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command and Halliburton Company signed an agreement May 16 to provide priority hiring status to qualified soldiers participating in the Partnership for Youth Success Program. Halliburton Company, founded in 1919, is the world's largest provider of products and services to the petroleum and energy industries. The company serves its customers with a broad range of products and services through its Energy Services Group and Engineering and Construction Group business segments. Halliburton is the tenth company to join the PaYS program since its launch in June, 2000. Participating in the ceremonial signing were Maj. Gen. Dennis D. Cavin, commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command and Margaret Carriere, vice president of Human Resources for Halliburton. "We are excited about our new partnership and Halliburton's commitment to today's youth who serve in the Army," said Cavin. "Soldiers know as they leave the Army, after completing a two, three or four-year enlistment, that there is a Fortune 500 company with job diversity and international reach offering fantastic employment opportunities for them." PaYS, a strategic partnership program between the Army and major U.S. companies, helps the Army attract and train talented young people while guaranteeing participating companies a consistent, dedicated flow of skilled and responsible job candidates, according to Cavin. Under terms of the agreement between USAREC and Halliburton, young enlistees interested in gaining specific job training and qualifications will receive that training while in the U.S. Army. As part of the enlistment process, recruits sign a letter of intent to work for Halliburton upon completion of their term of service. As the end of their terms of service approach, the soldiers will then have an opportunity to interview with Halliburton for a specific job at a specific location. "In a program such as this one everybody wins," said Carriere. "Young people who may not have the resources to go to college to receive training and skills; the Army receives enlistees ready to serve our country; and U.S. companies such as Halliburton receive access to a pool of well-trained and experienced talent. We are very excited to be a part of this program." |
