Welcome to the Department of the Navy’s 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference

“Hiring our Nation’s Heroes ~ Rise to the Challenge. Diversify Your Workforce!”
 October 29-30, 2012 Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place San Diego, CA co-hosted by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Supported by DoN’s Office of Civilian Human Resources, Navy Safe Harbor and the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service Sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, Department of the Navy.

Goal:
 The purpose of the conference is to bring together government, military and industry leaders that are committed to hiring and supporting wounded warriors in the workplace. These leaders and organizations will offer recommendations and strategies for successful transition of wounded warriors to include hiring, training and development, and retention. This forum will promote career development and long-term employment, emphasizing the importance of education and training. “Hiring our Nation’s heroes ~ Rise to the Challenge. Diversify your Workforce!” is the theme of our conference.

Audience:
 The audience will include senior federal, military and industry leaders along with their respective human resource professionals. Employers, hiring managers and recruiters will be attending along with wounded warriors and veterans.

Fees:
 No registration fee will be charged for the conference, but registration is required. You may purchase breakfast, lunch and snacks on-site. Parking is available for $10 per day.  

Conference POC:
 For any inquiries, please email nssc_wwarriorhiring@navy.mil

Dress Code:
 Military: Uniform of the Day (both attendees and speakers)
 Civilian: Business Suit