Warrior Warrior Employment Conference
![CPL Matther Welch and his wife, Diana, work during the resume writing workshop at the Hiring Heroes Job Fair for wounded and injured Soldiers held at Fort Dix, N.J.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130215063550im_/http://wtc.army.mil/images/wwec_pic.jpg)
The Wounded Warrior Employment Conference (WWEC) will be held on February 28 - 29 at FT Belvoir, VA.
Employing our country's wounded warriors is a priority of The President of the United States and Army senior leaders. Unfortunately, the unemployment rate for the men and women who suffer from military service connected disabilities exceeds nine percent.
Many highly motivated and experienced wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and Families have dedicated themselves to serve their country. As they transition from Soldier to Veteran status, they seek to continue applying their skills, training, and experience in new career and educational fields. Having your commitment to develop a process to increase or expedite hiring of Wounded Warriors and their Families is a commitment that reflects an appreciation for their sacrifices.
The Wounded Warrior Employment Conference is an opportunity to take action: if you or your organization desires to participate in the 2012 WWEC fill out the WWEC Registration Form or email AW2careerprogram@conus.army.mil no later than Friday, February 10 or call (703) 325-8671.
Career Transition Bootcamp for Wounded Warriors
The Career Transition Bootcamp is designed to empower Wounded Warriors, Family Members and Caregivers through information, motivation and skill development to make sound career choices. After one and half days of job search training you will get to network with employers who are specifically looking to hire Wounded Warriors, Family Members and Caregivers.
Time | Title | Speaker |
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7:00 | Doors Open - Registration Begins | |
8:00 | Administrative Notes | Major Brian Bilski, Transition Support Officer, USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment |
8:15 | Opening Remarks | Colonel John Mayer, Commanding Officer, USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment |
8:30 | HERO-HEALTH-HIRE (H3) | Ms Michelle Deverich, Executive Director, Hero*Health*Hire National Vice President, Magellan Health Services |
9:30 | Guest Speaker | The Honorable Juan M. Garcia, III, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs |
10:00 | Break | |
10:20 | Panel – Importance of Hiring WW Spouses, Family Members | Mr Albert Renteria, Mr Dave May, ARRenteria Corporation |
11:00 | Joining Forces Campaign | Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Lewis, White House Fellow, Joining Forces Campaign Office the First Lady |
11:30 | Preparation for Networking Session | Ms. Vicki Mullen, Conference Committee |
12:00 | Wounded Warrior Employment Covenant and Support Agreement Signing Ceremony | Brigadier General Darryl Williams, Commanding General, US Army Warrior Transition Command |
12:15 | Closing Remarks | Brigadier General Darryl Williams, Commanding General, US Army Warrior Transition Command |
12:30 | Lunch ( Covenant and Support Agreement Signing, Continued) | Ms Joyce Walker-Jones, Senior Attorney Advisor, ADA/GINA Policy Division, Office of Legal Counsel |
1:30 | Networking with Wounded Warriors | All conference attendees Belvoir Room (Upstairs Ballroom) |
5:00 | Event concludes |
Time | Workshop 1 | Instructor | Workshop 2 | Instructor |
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7:00 | Registration | Staff | Registration | Staff |
8:00 | Managing Culture Shock | Secret Service | Skill Identification | Laureen DuPree |
10:00 | Skill Identification | Laureen DuPree | Managing Culture Shock | Secret Service |
12:00 | Lunch | Lunch | ||
1:00 | Advocating for Yourself During a Job Search | EEOC | Learning the R.O.P.E.S. - Rites of Passage Exit Strategy | Alberta Renteria |
2:30 | Learning the R.O.P.E.S. - Rites of Passage Exit Strategy | Alberta Renteria | Advocating for Yourself During a Job Search | EEOC |
Time | Workshop 1 | Instructor | Workshop 2 | Instructor |
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8:00 | Interviewing | Kearney | Social Networking | Sue Hoppin |
10:00 | Social Networking | Sue Hopping | Interviewing | Kearney |
12:00 | Lunch/Employer Review | Laureen DuPree | Lunch/Employer Review | Laureen DuPree |
1:30 | Networking Session | Employers | Networking Session | Employers |