National Guard announces new affiliate for Partnership for Your Success program

WASILLA — The Alaska Army National Guard recently announced its recent partnership with Denali Universal Services through the Partnership for Your Success program [PaYS].

“It’s really our honor to welcome Denali Universal Services as our newest partner. We appreciate their participation in this program,” Lt. Col. David Jurva, Alaska Army National Guard director of personnel stated in a recent press release.

The PaYS program is a strategic partnership between the Army National Guard and private businesses, universities, and public institutions that provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers the opportunity to increase their prospects for civilian employment while serving their country.

Denali Universal Services and other PaYS partners guarantee Soldiers an interview which could lead to employment, according to the press release.

“Our organization’s values and culture are very much aligned with the Alaska Army National Guard and the U.S. Army. We have several employees today who have served or continue to serve, and we really pride ourselves in that,” Maria Bourne, Chief Executive Officer and President for Denali Universal Services stated in the press release. “We are very excited and honored to be selected as your partner, and we look forward to seeing this relationship grow while offering more opportunities for Soldiers and their families.”

Employers benefit from a controlled flow of honorably serving candidates who have established a positive work ethic, possess mid-level leadership skills, and are drug free.

The newest National Guard soldiers to join will be introduced to the PaYS enlistment option during their initial interview with their recruiter, and they may select up to five PaYS partner companies at the Military Processing Station during the enlistment process with a guidance counselor.

When soldiers return home after successfully completing initial entry training, they’re eligible to contact the PaYS partner companies to schedule their interview.

Soldiers who participate in the program develop valuable skills and experience and gain opportunities for employment with organizations who understand the value of their military service.

The National Guard is actively seeking additional companies to join the program and is seeking new applicants to join the Army Guard and participate in the program. Positions must be for full-time permanent employment.

For more information, email mvapublicaffairs@alaska.gov.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com