ERLANGER, Ky. – ESPN is helping disabled veterans across the country find meaningful careers through a partnership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans) in support of its employment and entrepreneurship programs.

To highlight ESPN’s commitment to workforce development and hiring, the company will be the presenting sponsor for seven DAV job fairs in the month of November. DAV hosts virtual and in-person employment events across the country to connect veterans and their spouses with employers. Last year, DAV’s job fairs resulted in over 12,000 job offers.

“ESPN is proud to salute America’s heroes for their incredible sacrifice and service,” said Kevin Martinez, ESPN Vice President of Corporate Citizenship. “We are incredibly proud to team up with DAV to support their employment and entrepreneurship programs, enabling veterans to more easily access the benefits and resources they are entitled to and deserve.”

In addition to the job fair sponsorship, ESPN will support DAV Patriot Boot Camp, a transformative program that empowers founders in the veteran and military community, including spouses, to succeed as entrepreneurs. Since 2023, DAV Patriot Boot Camp has hosted six in-person training cohorts, an accelerator event and monthly trainings. The program complements DAV’s ongoing efforts to provide the tools and advocate on behalf of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

“We are grateful for ESPN’s long-standing support of the veteran community and the programs DAV provides,” said Barry Jesinoski, DAV national adjutant and CEO. “Many veterans have a difficult time translating the invaluable skills they learned in service into the civilian workforce. DAV helps veterans and their families find their new career path through assisting them on their resume, connecting them with veteran-friendly employers, providing programming to help grow their business and more. Our life-changing programs are made possible through generous partners like ESPN.”

To learn more about ESPN’s charitable giving and community citizenship programs, visit www.espn.com/citizenship.