HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Veterans and transitioning service members often have difficulty communicating their skills and military background in terms that civilian employers can understand, making a move into the private sector a challenge. Through a new partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) joins more than 30 of America’s largest employers in its commitment to hiring veterans.
“Supporting Hiring our Heroes is a natural fit for Phillips 66,” says Sonya Reed, senior vice president of Human Resources for Phillips 66. “Veterans share our company’s values of safety, honor and commitment. This partnership will help us create a pipeline of qualified employees as well as raise the visibility of Phillips 66 as an employer of choice for transitioning military service members.”
“Hiring Our Heroes is a national grassroots campaign sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that works to connect veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with great companies,” says Eric Eversole, vice president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and president, Hiring Our Heroes. “The program helps translate service members’ skills so employers better understand their value.”
Phillips 66 has a strong record of hiring U.S. veterans. Through this partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, the company is expanding its commitment to establishing best practices for veteran and spouse employment and providing mentors to veterans.
More information about Hiring Our Heroes can be found at HiringOurHeroes.org.
About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company. With a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses, the company processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally. Phillips 66 Partners, the company’s master limited partnership, is an integral asset in the portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, the company has 14,000 employees committed to safety and operating excellence. Phillips 66 had $49 billion of assets as of Dec. 31, 2015. For more information, visit www.phillips66.com or follow us on Twitter @Phillips66Co.
Contacts
Phillips 66
Lara Kohl Burhenn, 832-765-4400
Lara.K.Burhenn@P66.com