American Corporate Partners launches groundbreaking Veteran Entrepreneurship Program
American Corporate Partners (ACP) connects post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized mentorships. Veterans find meaningful employment outcomes, whether a higher-paying job or a promotion. Since 2010, more than 34,000 Veterans have found success with ACP.
In response to growing interest and the evolving needs of Veterans, ACP is launching a new entrepreneurship program, ACP Ventures.
ACP Ventures’ mission is to cultivate a legacy of informed Veterans who venture their entrepreneurial journey with intention, creating enduring impact for themselves and their communities.
What Does ACP Ventures Provide?
- 1-on-1 year-long mentorship: Benefit from personalized guidance from industry experts.
- On-demand resources: Access resources designed to support your entrepreneurial journey, from business planning tools to marketing strategies.
- Accessible village of supporters: Connect in real-time with Veteran entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Typical Mentorship Topics Include:
- Business Planning.
- Market Research.
- Business Finances.
- Business Operations & Management.
- Employee Recruitment & Retention.
- Marketing & Sales.
- Customer Acquisition and Growth.
How to Get Started
Visit ACP’s website and fill out a brief application. Answer questions about your entrepreneurial goals, military experience and mentoring preferences.
What to Expect After Applying
- ACP will reach out within one business day to schedule a 15-minute phone call to ask a few more questions to match the Veteran with the right mentor.
- ACP will introduce you to a mentor within several weeks of your application to the program. ACP will also check in throughout the year to provide customized resources and ensure positive outcomes. Nearly 100% of Veterans would recommend ACP.
Who is Eligible for ACP Ventures
ACP welcomes applications from service members, Veterans and spouses who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Active duty service members (including members of the Reserve and National Guard).
- Veterans of the armed forces that have served at least 180 days on active duty orders since Sept. 11, 2001.
- Surviving spouses and spouses of severely wounded post-9/11 Veterans.
- Service members who served less than 180 days of active duty since 9/11 but were injured while serving or training.
- All post-9/11 Veterans who served at least 180 days of active duty since 9/11 are eligible.
- If you served before 9/11, please join us on acpvillage.org, where military-connected entrepreneurs find ongoing support, on-demand resources and a Village of supporters.
Social Media links
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/300645/admin/
- https://www.facebook.com/americancorporatepartners
- https://www.instagram.com/acpvets/
- https://www.youtube.com/user/ACPViewpoints/videos
