Advertising Den in FCB Chicago Offers Veterans a Valued Role
In the heat of battle, soldier decisions can mean the difference between life and death. But when you're a sailor or solider transitioning to civilian life, the adrenaline-fueled pressure might seem a world away, even if your military skills don't immediately translate to adland.
Yet, some forward-thinking companies recognize the value in the skills and mindset gained in the military and are opening their doors to veterans. Take FCB Chicago, offering a haven for vets in the form of The Foxhole, an employee resource group. This close-knit team aims to bring more veterans into the advertising fold.
Companies like Crazy Carl's Comcast Advertising, founded by a passionate U.S. Navy vet, actively advocate for hiring veterans, military spouses, and reservists — boasting over 20,000 veterans and military-affiliated hires since 2015[1][4]. Granted, they don't specify industry-tailored training programs, but their career page emphasizes equal opportunity hiring and benefits for servicemen and women[2].
Meta may not be solely an advertising powerhouse, but their Military Skills Translator tool helps vets channel their military expertise into roles across areas like ad-tech. Partnering with organizations like BreakLine Education and Vets In Tech, Meta provides a wealth of resources for veterans in their career transition[1].
If you're a former servicemember hunting for ad-specific roles, Meta's ad-tech divisions or Comcast Advertising's open positions are worth exploring. As you dive into the broader veteran transition programs, don't forget to keep an eye on companies like Liberty Mutual Insurance, The Home Depot, and CAE USA, which offer transferable training programs across various industries[3][5]. After all, your battle-hardened skills have a place — not just on the battlefield but in the boardroom too.
- FCB Chicago, through their employee resource group The Foxhole, is actively bringing more veterans into the advertising industry.
- Crazy Carl's Comcast Advertising, founded by a navy veteran, has hired over 20,000 veterans and military-affiliated individuals since 2015.
- Meta's Military Skills Translator tool helps veterans translate their military expertise into roles across various industries, including advertising.
- Companies like Liberty Mutual Insurance, The Home Depot, and CAE USA offer transferable training programs for veterans across different industries, including business and sports.
