The Blackstone Veterans Initiative partnered with the White House to support veterans and military families. Led by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, Joining Forces is a national initiative to encourage private sector hiring of America’s veterans. Blackstone plans to hire 50,000 veterans across its portfolio of companies by 2018 (five year span since the initiative’s announcement in 2013).

Blackstone has also built support structures, including a management trainee program, which will help veterans transition into their new private sector careers.

As a veteran, you have targeted access to former Blackstone portfolio companies, current service suppliers and strategic partners in the coordinated efforts of the Blackstone Veterans Initiative.

Blackstone believes that intellectual capital, particularly from those who have military experience, is critical to providing innovative solutions and, ultimately, having a positive economic impact. Over the years, Blackstone has been fortunate to attract some of the most talented professionals in our industry. They stay to build rewarding careers because of Blackstone's entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to their people and the high expectation for excellence.