Jaguar Land Rover Launches U.S. Retail Network Employment Program Ahead of 2016 Invictus Games

The U.S. retail network employment plan will be managed in collaboration with CALIBRE Systems, Inc. – a management consulting and information technology company that supports government and industry. Jaguar Land Rover, North America seeks to place up to 180 Veterans across its North American retail network this year. Currently Jaguar Land Rover has a total of 217 retailer facilities in the United States.

"Those who have served in our nation's military are rightfully admired for their skills, discipline, character and drive and would have much to offer any hiring retailers," said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover, North America, LLC. "This program will help bring skilled potential employees with military service background together with our growing U.S. retail network."

As part of the luxury car manufacturer's global commitment to support the Armed Forces, Jaguar Land Rover will return this year as presenting partner of the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida - the international sporting event for Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members, taking place from May 8-12, 2016.

"We are also pleased to be presenting the Invictus Games in Orlando this May," added Eberhardt. "The competition is both inspirational and a fitting tribute to the courage and determination of the wounded and injured Service Members around the world."

Since 2014, both Jaguar Land Rover and its wider supply chain have benefited immensely from the recruitment of highly skilled Transitioning Service Members, Veterans and Wounded, Ill and Injured talent. The British firm has employed more than 200 Veterans in the UK since 2014, far exceeding its original commitment under the Armed Forces Covenant.  Today's announcement extends that pledge to U.S. Veterans, helping bring their experience and commitment to bear across the North American business.

About Jaguar Land Rover

• The United States is one of the leading global markets for both Jaguar and Land Rover
• Jaguar Land Rover employs 32,000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world
• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and Four advanced manufacturing plants in the UK
• Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA
• Jaguar Land Rover is represented by more than 330 independently operated retail outlets in the USA

About Jaguar Land Rover's support of military Veterans in the UK

• An Armed Forces Covenant is a written and publicised voluntary pledge from businesses and charitable organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the Armed Forces community. Jaguar Land Rover signed its Covenant in July 2014.
• Since 2013 Jaguar Land Rover has hired some 200 former servicemen and servicewomen, working closely with the Career Transition Partnership, the Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) official provider of Armed Forces resettlement.  100 of the Veterans have been employed over the past year.  
• The company has a growing number of initiatives, including a work placement scheme, launched in October 2014 in conjunction with the Ministry of Defence's Career Transition Partnership (Assist) and Mission Motorsport - The Armed Forces' Motorsport Charity.  The scheme helps wounded, injured and sick veterans find a fulfilling and long-term second career.  To date, 17 placements have been run, leading to 13 full-time jobs at Jaguar Land Rover and its suppliers.

About Jaguar Land Rover and It's Support of the Invictus Games in the UK

• Jaguar Land Rover is proud to be the presenting partner of the 2016 Invictus Games, the international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women using sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect of those who serve the country.         
• Jaguar Land Rover first signed the Armed Forces Covenant in July 2014 - a written and publicised voluntary pledge from businesses and charitable organizations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support for the Armed Forces community.
• Since 2013 Jaguar Land Rover has hired over 200 former servicemen and servicewomen in the UK, working closely with the Career Transition Partnership, the Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) official provider of Armed Forces resettlement.
• The company has a growing number of initiatives, including a work placement scheme, launched in October 2014 in conjunction with the Ministry of Defence's Career Transition Partnership (Assist) and Mission Motorsport - The Armed Forces' Motorsport Charity. The scheme helps wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women find a fulfilling and long-term second career.
• As part of its sponsorship, Jaguar Land Rover has provided the UK Team with two Jaguar XE and four Land Rover Discovery vehicles for logistic support in the run up to the Games.

About CALIBRE Systems

• CALIBRE Systems, Inc. is an employee-owned management consulting and information technology solutions company supporting government and industry. CALIBRE is committed to the success of our clients, and delivers enduring solutions that solve management, technology, and program challenges.
• CALIBRE is a leading provider of management consulting and information technology solutions serving clients in the public and private sectors - Defense, Federal / Civil and Commercial corporations.

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SOURCE Jaguar Land Rover North America

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