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Vice Admiral Kevin M. McCoy, Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command, Vice Admiral David Architzel, Commander of Naval Air Systems Command, and Rear Admiral Patrick H. Brady, Commander of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and I invite you to attend the Department of Navy's 3rct Annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference on October 29 - 30, 2012 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place, San Diego, CA.
For many wounded, ill and injured Service members and disabled veterans, physical and mental healing is only the beginning of the long journey to full recovery. In addition to facing a set of new challenges and adjusting to a "new normal", many transitioning Service members and Veterans also struggle to find meaningful employment in the civilian sector. The Department of the Navy is committed to hiring Wounded Warriors and supporting them in the workplace.
Our theme is "Hiring Our Nation's Heroes- Rise to the Challenge. Diversify Your Workforce!" The conference will bring together government, military, industry leaders and their human resource professionals who are committed to hiring and supporting Wounded Warriors. This forum will promote career development and long-term employment, emphasizing the importance of education and training. Our career fair and workshops will be attended by Wounded Warriors and Veterans. We will also have an exciting exhibit game to showcase the athletic abilities of our Wounded Warriors.
A link to our conference website will soon be provided and available for conference details and registration on the following website: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/WoundedWarrior.aspx. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.  |
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Background
For many wounded, ill and injured Service members and disabled veterans, physical and mental healing is only the beginning of the long journey to full recovery. In addition to facing a set of new challenges and adjusting to a “new normal”, many transitioning service members and veterans also struggle to find meaningful employment in the civilian sector.
The Department of the Navy (DoN) is dedicated to hiring wounded warriors and supporting them in the workplace. In 2010, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASN M&RA) established the DoN Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Initiative. This initiative aims to coordinate wounded warrior employment efforts and ultimately increase wounded warrior employability by ensuring they have access to education, training and employment opportunities. With the U.S. Navy Systems Commands and the Office of Civilian Human Resources leading the effort, the DoN hired close to 2,000 veterans with a 30 percent and above disability rating in fiscal year 2011.
Sponsors / Hosts:
The DoN’s 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference is sponsored by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, co-hosted by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. The conference is supported by the DoN’s Office of Civilian Human Resources, Navy Safe Harbor and the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service | |
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