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Wounded Warrior Partnership

Wounded Warrior Partnership. 30 June 2010. Agenda. Introduction Why Partnership Wounded Warrior Qualifications Hiring Process Internship/Mentorship Work In Shop Transition to Government Medical Issues Success Stories Operation Promise Questions. Introduction .

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Wounded Warrior Partnership

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  1. Wounded Warrior Partnership 30 June 2010

  2. Agenda • Introduction • Why Partnership • Wounded Warrior Qualifications • Hiring Process • Internship/Mentorship • Work In Shop • Transition to Government • Medical Issues • Success Stories • Operation Promise • Questions

  3. Introduction • Chance to give back to service members • Allow Wounded Warriors opportunities to develop valuable skill sets • Help to build their résumé • Assist in their transition into civilian life

  4. Why Partnership • Win-win situation • Fill your employment requirements. • New young personnel looking for a new career • Easy to hire • Opportunity for transition to government service

  5. Qualifications • Limited Training beyond rifleman • Someone who will put in solid 8 hours • Eagerness to learn • Proven dedication • Most are high school graduates • 2-4 years in the service • Some prior experience • Jason (auto mechanic) • Brett (high school science project on robots)

  6. Hiring Process • Coordinate directly WW battalions and transition coordinators at military hospital • Interview and résumé from personnel • Develop plan for transition • Coordinate with customer to find best possible fit • Many have very short notice for discharge • Contractor can hire on very short notice

  7. Internship / Mentorship • Opportunities for active duty personnel to learn new skills while in recovery • Give them something to do beyond PT. • Offer guidance along the way • Set up a three tiered program. • Phase I – Non-paid intern positions open to all WW’s • Phase II – Transition to the work place / college • Phase III – Continuing support

  8. Work in Shops • Opportunities to move personnel between shops to find the best fit for each person • May take several changes • Alex (Dive locker to electronics) • No union issues to move people

  9. Transition to Government • Test drive while in shop to make sure fits the qualifications • Meet veterans preference • Has experience in shop to meet entry qualifications

  10. Medical Issues • Meet physical challenges • TBI issues • Put in structured environment • Specific goals and tasks outlined • Allow time for medical appointments • Adequate work setting according to personal injuries

  11. Success Stories • Jason Carter Mechanic, overhauling small diesel engines. • Rich Gilbert Training department, revising desk guides and standard procedures. Running cableway inspection course. Attending college • Mike Johnson Mechanic, Engineering/QA part time to support going to college in Engineering Program. • Tre Felts Mechanic, logistics support in the engines production family . • Ufrano Rios Mechanic, working in flex hose shop. • Mike Pacheco Mechanic, working in flex hose shop. • Meliek Bussey Tech, working in the optical and night vision shop.

  12. Success Stories • Alex Guzman Started in Dive Locker and ROV support moved to the Test Equipment section as the induction coordinator. Moved on to college. • Sean Carlin Maintenance Coordinator I, Completed qualification and hired by government as Ship Superintendant. • Brett Sobaski Mechanic, transitioned to Northrup Grumman to work on UAV program. • Joshua Peterson Mechanic, overhauling small diesel engines. Left to go home to Michigan.

  13. Operation Promise • Mission Statement: • To provide support and supplemental care to the caretakers and families of wounded warriors, recovering in the area, through partnerships with local companies, agencies and non-profits.

  14. Operation Promise • Up and coming non-profit sponsored by ESSential Foundation. • Focused on supporting and meeting the needs of caregivers of Wounded Warriors recovering in the area • Challenging the community of San Diego to provide their support

  15. Operation Promise • Primary areas of focus: • Childcare – providing affordable, reliable, and convenient childcare • Employment/Internships– Job database, fill gap in résumé, help financially • Education – Discounted tuition rates, help applying, etc. • Recreation/Relaxation – Spa days, massages, acupuncture, tickets to events, etc. • Continued Support – Mentoring, social network, redirecting to other services

  16. Questions

  17. Points of Contact • Jim Blasko - Senior Vice President & General Manager FES Sector • jblasko@epsilonsystems.com • Cell (619) 756-3105 • Office (619) 702-1700 ext 201 • Kristin Placey- Operation Promise Project Coordinator • kplacey@epsilonsystems.com • Cell (207) 837-4284 • Office (619) 702-1700 ext 134

  18. THANK YOU

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