Honoring Sacrifice, Advancing America: A Tribute To Service and The Future
This Memorial Day, SER Jobs for Progress National salutes the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States of America. Their sacrifice endures as a profound reminder that freedom is never free—it is earned, protected, and passed forward by generations of Americans who believe in the promise of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all.
Memorial Day is more than a holiday—it is a sacred occasion to reflect on the extraordinary price paid by those in uniform. It is also a call for all of us, as citizens, to honor their legacy through remembrance and action by building a nation that uplifts every American and prepares us for the challenges ahead.
“As we remember our fallen heroes, we honor them by the way we live through courage in our convictions and dedication to building an America worthy of their sacrifice,” said Ignacio Salazar, President and CEO of SER Jobs for Progress National. “Memorial Day reminds us that service to country comes in many forms—including preparing our workforce for the future with purpose and pride.”
At SER National, our answer to this transformation is clear: equip America’s workforce with the tools of tomorrow, today. With a legacy of over six decades, SER’s 200+ locations across the United States and Puerto Rico serve more than 1,000,000 individuals annually. From veterans transitioning to civilian life, to young adults entering new career pathways, to older Americans reskilling for emerging industries, our programs provide cutting-edge training in technology, energy, healthcare, transportation, and more.
“Memorial Day challenges us to do more than honor the past. It calls us to build the future,” added Salazar. “Let us rise to that challenge by investing in every American’s ability to learn, lead, and labor with dignity. Innovation is not only about technology, but also about people, vision, and the will to imagine a better tomorrow.”
In communities large and small, SER’s mission is a tribute to the enduring spirit of those who served—resilient, bold, and forward-moving. Their legacy lives on in every learner who discovers a new skill, every job earned through determination, and every family whose future is changed through opportunity.
As we gather on this Memorial Day, let us bow our heads in gratitude, lift our voices in unity, and commit ourselves to a future that honors the fallen by building a more just and equitable nation. In their memory, we serve. In their spirit, we rise.