New Discover Employees to be Recognized in Ceremony at Dover Air
Force Base
DOVER, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 28, 2013--
Discover Bank and Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom
Carper and Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney recognized the first
group of employees to join a new Discover work-at-home jobs program for
military personnel and their family members at a ceremony today at Dover
Air Force Base.
Discover’s work-at-home program provides training, resources and job
opportunities for new employees seeking careers within the financial
services industry. In addition to training, Discover supplies each new
employee with the proper equipment and installation support to ensure a
successful working environment at home. The new employees' work will be
coordinated out of Discover's New Castle call center. Recruitment
efforts for the new program focus on military personnel and their family
members from the Dover Air Force Base and those associated with the base
in the surrounding area.
“Discover is committed to helping veterans and their families secure
rewarding, flexible and full-time employment opportunities in our
community,” said Jim Roszkowski, president of Discover Bank. “We
appreciate the help of Dover Air Force Base and Senator Carper as we
actively work to attract, develop and retain veterans, reservists and
military spouses.”
Discover’s new program addresses a need to connect military personnel
with skilled, flexible and local employment opportunities while also
addressing Discover’s growing business needs. Discover Bank is reviewing
plans to extend the program to other military bases as it provides
veterans with the flexibility in where and how they work.
“I was proud to be able to connect Discover Bank to the skilled
workforce here at Dover Air Force Base,” said U.S. Sen. Tom Carper.
“I’ve long believed that one of the best things you can do for someone
is to help them find a good job. This program is a win-win because it
helps provide military families with the opportunity to be trained and
employed close to or in their own homes, allowing them to stay near
their community and close to their children.”
“The financial services sector offers enormous professional
opportunities here in Delaware, and Discover's program is creatively
helping more Delawareans to take advantage of them,” Senator Chris Coons
said. “The work-at-home program gives our talented neighbors the chance
at a career that works around the time constraints of a busy schedule.
For military spouses, especially, that flexibility can make all the
difference. I applaud Discover for launching this program, and
congratulate the first class of employees on completing their training.”
“The men and women serving in our military make sacrifices for our
country every day. They deserve to know that when they come home, their
service will be recognized, and that while they’re away serving their
country, their families are being looked after,” said Congressman
Carney. “Discover has realized that hiring military families and
veterans is both the right thing to do, and adds skilled, knowledgeable
employees to its workforce. Congratulations to this first class of new
hires graduating today. I look forward to seeing many more come through
this program.”
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment
services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S.
financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become
one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company
operates the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers
home loans, private student loans, personal loans, checking and savings
accounts, certificates of deposit and money market accounts through its
direct banking business. Its payment businesses consist of Discover
Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one
of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club
International, a global payments network with acceptance in more than
185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.
Source: Discover Financial Services
Discover Financial Services
Rob Weiss, 224-405-6304
robertweiss@discover.com