PHOENIX, Feb. 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul, in addition to supporting our veterans and troops throughout the world, now will become a partner with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, which will allow U-Haul to provide priority status to qualified members of the Army who are participating in the Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program.
Under the terms of the agreement between U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) and U-Haul, 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 statement of understanding of their interest to work for U-Haul upon completion of their term of service. As they near the end of their enlistments, these members of the Army will have the opportunity to interview with U-Haul for a specific job at a specific location.
"U-Haul has supported our military personnel since 1945 and has always given a high priority to veterans in our recruiting process, so this partnership is a natural fit," stated U-Haul International President John ("J.T.") Taylor. "U-Haul simply wants to give back to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Veterans have the qualities that we look for in our U-Haul team members: dedication, an excellent work ethic and strong leadership values."
U-Haul will be signing the agreement with the U.S. Army during a ceremony on February 20, 2009 at 10 a.m., at U-Haul International, Inc., 2727 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Ariz., with Colonel Michelle D. Mitchell, Battalion Commander, U.S. Army Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, and Colonel Robert Akam Commander of the 5th Recruiting Brigade out of San Antonio, TX.
"The Army is excited to add U-Haul to its team of corporate partners," said LTC Michelle Mitchell. "Signing this agreement enables our recruiters to offer quality employment opportunities to Soldiers upon entering the civilian workforce."
About U-Haul
After World War II, there existed a widespread need for do-it-yourself moving equipment on a one-way, nationwide basis. World War II veteran and U-Haul founder L.S. "Sam" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Ever since, U-Haul has been the undisputed choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,650 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain a fleet of 96,000 trucks, 75,000 trailers and 35,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 387,000 storage rooms and more than 34 million square feet of storage space at more than 1,075 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues as one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.
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About U.S. Army Recruiting Command
The U.S. Army Recruiting Command, headquartered at Fort Knox, recruits quality men and women to serve in the Army and Army Reserve. Approximately 8,000 soldiers and civilian employees conduct recruiting operations throughout the States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and at U.S. facilities in Germany and Asia. http://armypays.com/