[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 108 (Friday, June 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E887]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 2017 VETERAN'S ASSOCIATE PROGRAM (VAP)

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. BRIAN J. MAST

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2017

  Mr. MAST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the patriotic 
efforts of the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2017 Veteran's Associate 
Program (VAP) and its Executive Sponsors Andrew Karp and Brian R. 
Carosielli, as well as William T. Golden, Co-Head of the NY Chapter of 
the Military Support and Assistance Group, for their steadfast and 
selfless commitment in helping members of the military transition into 
careers in the financial services industry.
  Recognizing the unique experience and leadership of our 
servicemembers, Bank of America Merrill Lynch once again conducted a 
10-week rotational program to provide on-the-job training and 
experience to assist veterans transitioning into the financial services 
industry. Ten veterans from the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines 
participated in this year's VAP program; all were subsequently offered 
full-time placement in either the Office of the Chief Financial Officer 
or the Global Banking and Markets division.
   Efforts like the VAP at Bank of America Merrill Lynch distinguish 
the service of the men and women in our military and make our country 
stronger.

                          ____________________