- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=SAP Launches Veterans to Work Program to Train U.S. Veterans in IT https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/32423?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/32423?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/32423?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=SAP Launches Veterans to Work Program to Train U.S. Veterans in IT &body=ESG News from SAP https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/32423?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Social Impact & Volunteering](/CSR-News/social-impact-volunteering) # SAP Launches Veterans to Work Program to Train U.S. Veterans in IT Nov 27, 2012 3:30 PM ET Campaign: [Diversity and Inclusion at SAP](/news/campaign/diversity-and-inclusion-sap) WASHINGTON, November 27, 2012 /3BL Media/ - To alleviate the shortage of highly skilled talent in the technology industry, SAP Americas, a subsidiary of [SAP AG](http://www.sap.com/), today announced the launch of [Veterans to Work](http://www.sap.com/corporate-en/sustainability/corporate-social-responsibility/veterans.epx). The new employment program will train and certify U.S. veterans on [database and technology](http://www54.sap.com/solutions/tech/strategy.html), [analytics](http://www54.sap.com/solutions/analytics/strategy.html) and [enterprise mobility](http://www.sap.com/solutions/technology/enterprise-mobility/index.epx) solutions from SAP. Through this program, SAP will provide 1,000 veterans full scholarships over the next 12 months in order to help them launch promising IT careers while allowing SAP and its partner ecosystem to enhance their own technology workforce. Recent government figures show joblessness at 9.7 percent for post-Sept. 11 veterans, with 19.9 percent of female veterans within that group out of work.\[1\] Meanwhile, as a result of strong demand for SAP products and services, the company estimates that SAP customers and partners will need tens of thousands of professionals trained on SAP technology by 2015. “Our goal is not to find one-time jobs for veterans,” said Steve Lucas, executive vice president, Database & Technology, SAP. “We believe it is critical to provide deserving and qualified veterans the powerful technical tools they need to jump start a lifelong career in highly in-demand, innovative fields with significant potential for growth.” The first group of veterans started class this week in Texas. Within 12 months, SAP aims to train and certify 1,000 veterans in California, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. Eventually the program will expand nationally through its online accessibility. Following successful completion of the SAP training and certification program, SAP will help to connect veterans with partners and customers in the SAP ecosystem for valuable potential job opportunities. These companies include Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte and HP. Yoh, a technology staffing agency, partners with SAP to place the graduated veterans in technology career fields. “America’s veterans have demonstrated a strong sense of ethics, dedication and the ability to operate under pressure, among other sought-after qualities for the private sector, including the technology industry,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel (Ret.), executive director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes program. “Initiatives such as SAP’s Veterans to Work program enable corporations to tap this underutilized talent pool while giving back to the service community.” The database and technology curriculum of the program will include SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise database, the SAP HANA platform, SAP Sybase PowerBuilder and SAP Sybase PowerDesigner. The analytics curriculum will focus on SAP BusinessObjects business intelligence (BI) solutions, SAP Crystal Reports software and SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence software. And the enterprise mobility curriculum will train veterans on SAP Unwired Platform. To learn more, visit [www.sap.com/veteranstowork](http://www.sap.com/veteranstowork), like the [program page on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/SAP-Veterans-to-Work/418141601572538?ref=stream) and follow on Twitter at [@SAPVetsToWork](http://twitter.com/sapvetstowork). For more information, visit the [SAP Newsroom](http://www.news-sap.com/). Follow SAP on Twitter at [@sapnews](http://twitter.com/sapnews/). \[1\]US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “[The Employment Situation—September 2012](http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm?&%7b%7b$par%7d%7d)” (news release), Oct. 5, 2012 **Media Contacts:** Crystal Lu, SAP, +1 (650) 455-0755, , PST Kate Connors, Story Partners, +1 (202) 706-7800, , EST [![SAP logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/Screen_Shot_2022-05-17_at_7.52.31_AM.png)](/profiles/sap) ### More from SAP ###### [At Davos 2026, Sustainability Was Everywhere, Just Not in the Headlines](/news/davos-2026-sustainability-was-everywhere-just-not-headlines) Feb 6, 2026 1:40 PM ET ###### [A C-Suite Framework for Climate Capability in 2026](/news/c-suite-framework-climate-capability-2026) Jan 26, 2026 1:35 PM ET ###### [10 Years On: Why Some Companies Have Managed To Deliver on Climate](/news/10-years-why-some-companies-have-managed-deliver-climate) Nov 17, 2025 9:45 AM ET ###### [Why COP30 Must Be the Delivery COP for Business](/news/why-cop30-must-be-delivery-cop-business) Nov 14, 2025 9:45 AM ET ###### [At COP30, Leaders Can Define the Next Era of Sustainable Finance](/news/cop30-leaders-can-define-next-era-sustainable-finance) Nov 12, 2025 11:25 AM ET ###### [Eight Ways To Power Your Sustainable Advantage With AI](/news/eight-ways-power-your-sustainable-advantage-ai) Oct 9, 2025 12:00 PM ET ###### [The ROI of Resilience: Supply Chains, Finance and AI](/news/roi-resilience-supply-chains-finance-and-ai) Sep 29, 2025 9:45 AM ET ###### [From Waste to Worth: Data Strategies That Drive Material ROI](/news/waste-worth-data-strategies-drive-material-roi) Sep 26, 2025 2:45 PM ET