Army Reserve and UPMC Join in Employer Partnership

Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, chief, Army Reserve (left) and G. Nicholas Beckwith, III, chairman of the board, UPMC (right) sign the official Employer Partnership Initiative agreement partnering the two organizations at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

Innovative Public-Private Venture Builds Careers and Economy

PITTSBURGH – Yesterday the U.S. Army Reserve and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) joined together in an effort designed to strengthen the community, support Army Reserve Soldiers and their Families, and maintain a strong economy. This effort is part of the Army Reserve’s groundbreaking Employer Partnership Initiative.

From this public-private employment partnership, both organizations will be able to recruit, train and employ talented Army Reserve Soldiers looking to serve both their nation and their community.

“I am pleased to have UPMC become a valued member of our Employer Partnership Initiative year after launching this ground-breaking enterprise,” said Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, chief, Army Reserve. “Our alliance with UPMC is a natural since health care is one of our core capabilities. I look forward to working closely with an industry leader like UPMC to develop our greatest shared asset, our people."

Through the EPI, the Army Reserve is partnering with business leaders such as UPMC to develop staffing solutions to meet America’s industry demands, tackle the issue of workforce preparedness, and reinvigorate America’s human talent to remain competitive in the global economy.

“We are honored to be a part of this historic partnership,” said G. Nicholas Beckwith, III, chairman of the board, UPMC. “The Army Reserve employs some of the most dedicated and talented professionals in the country, and we are eager to utilize their unique knowledge and skills.”

The EPI establishes a process whereby employers and the Army Reserve secure and share the talents of trained professionals. Partners Employers will benefit from the employment of men and women with Army values, experience and proven leadership skills.

Since its inception in April 2008, more than 260 public and private employers have joined the initiative, including Fortune 500 corporations, hospitals, industry associations, state agencies and local police departments.

The Army Reserve provides nearly 60 percent of the Army’s medical capabilities. These Soldiers bring their valuable training and experience from the Army Reserve into the civilian workforce. Correspondingly, they bring their valuable civilian training and skills to battlefield and other Army missions.