WWE announces partnership with ACP, Montez Ford to serve as mentor

  • Ian Carey
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WWE has announced a partnership with American Corporate Partners.

The national non-profit organization assists veterans and active-duty spouses develop new careers through mentoring, networking, and career advice.

In a video posted to social media on Monday, Montez Ford revealed he will serve as a military mentor for WWE’s new partnership with the organization. 

Ford says in the video:

What is happening WWE Universe? This is WWE Superstar, Montez Ford and I am very, very excited to announce that I will be the military mentor for the new partnership that WWE has with ACP. And this new partnership supports veterans in finding their new career. I’m very excited to announce this. I’m very, very happy to work with all the veterans and their families. 

WWE sent out the following press release announcing the partnership earlier today:

STAMFORD, Conn., January 17, 2024 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced a new partnership with American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering returning veterans and active-duty spouses through one-on-one professional development mentorship programs. As part of the partnership, WWE Superstar and former United States Marine Montez Ford will become the first professional athlete to serve as a registered mentor for ACP.

“WWE has a long-standing history of supporting our nation’s active service members, veterans and their families,” said WWE Superstar Montez Ford, who served in the U.S. Marines from 2008 until 2012. “It is an honor to represent WWE as part of this partnership with ACP and its outstanding mentorship program.”

Launched in 2008, ACP personally pairs applicants with a hand-picked mentor based on career compatibility, experience level, location and personal interests. Today, more than 30,000 veterans and spouses have completed their ACP mentorship, which includes access to résumé building and interview preparation, career exploration, networking opportunities, small business development and leadership and professional communication resources.

“All of us at ACP are excited to begin our partnership with WWE,” said Sidney E. Goodfriend, Chairman of ACP. “Frequently our post 9/11 veteran proteges seek career guidance in the field of entertainment and we are delighted to be able to provide them with mentors from a top leader in the industry.”