2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference PATRICK BRICK Program Manager, Operation Warfighter Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy OPERATION WARFIGHTER February 23-24, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Operation Warfighter (OWF): A Department of Defense internship program that places wounded, ill, and injured (WII) Service Members in supportive work settings that positively impact the recuperation process and provides an opportunity to augment employment readiness as participants return to duty or separate from the military. February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 2 Program Overview

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Program Objectives February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 3 An internship program for transitioning WII Service members that provides meaningful activity outside of the hospital environment that positively impacts wellness. Identify and engage Warriors-in-Transition who seek to productively utilize their “free time” as outpatients to benefit their futures. Assist participants in augmenting their employment readiness. Simultaneously enable federal government agencies to avail themselves of the considerable talent and dedication of transitioning Service members.

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Wounded, Ill and Injured (WII) — Open to all wounded, ill, or injured Service Members assigned to a Military Treatment Facility, an Army Warrior Transition Unit, the USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, or the Navy Safe Harbor Program. Combat and Non-Combat Injured — Participants are not solely combat injured. Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve — Participants often bring considerable civilian work experience in addition to their military backgrounds. Service Member Eligibility February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 4

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Each Service Member must be medically cleared to participate and under no circumstance will any OWF assignment interfere with a participant’s medical profile or adversely affect his/her well-being and recuperation. Service Member Medical Clearance Process February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 5 OWF Program Coordinator Participating Federal Agencies Nurse Case Manager Employment Coordinator Occupational Therapist Transition Unit POC Warrior-in-Transition

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Ability to demonstrate support for the military service and sacrifices of WII Service members. Access to the talent, dedication, and considerable military and non-military skills of participants. A vehicle for the permanent recruitment of transitioning Service Members in support of the Executive Order on the Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government (NOV 2009). –Spread awareness on the utilization of special appointing authorities available to Veterans. –Better familiarize federal components with the transferable skill sets and employability of transitioning WII Service members. Benefits for Employer February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 6

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Internship Overview February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 7 Service members are the priority. The goal is to match candidates with assignments that consider their interests and utilize their skills, thereby creating productive assignments that are beneficial to both the warrior and the employer. Employer pool is limited to ONLY federal agencies. Salaries are paid by DoD. Employers only need to provide meaningful work. DoD will provide necessary security clearances. DoD will assist in facilitating transportation. OWF Partners with the DoD Computer and Electronics Accommodations Program (CAP) to ensure participants equal access to the information environment.

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Employer Process Overview February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 8 Attend Local Outreach Events for OWF Be Proactively Engaged in OWF Resume Database Submit OWF Placement Reports Conduct Monthly Evaluations and Exit Interviews Contact OWF Program Manager About Participation Create and Submit Agency Profile Host Successful OWF Placements

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Resume Database February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 9

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Provides transitioning Service Members with a vision to the future—it shapes responsible and active Warriors-in-Transition. A great opportunity for participants to augment their employment readiness by building their resumes, exploring employment interests, developing job skills, benefiting from both formal and on-the-job training opportunities, and gaining valuable federal government work experience that will prepare them for the future. The program strives to demonstrate to participants that skills obtained in the military are valued and transferable into civilian employment. For Service members who will return to duty, the program enables these participants to maintain their skill sets and provides the opportunity for additional training and experience that can subsequently benefit the military. Benefits for Service Members February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 10

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference PLACEMENT IN OWF Service Member (SM) Process February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 11 SM Medically Cleared to Participate SM Attends OWF Outreach Event SM’s Resume Posted in Database SM Interviewed by Potential Employers

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference ~166 NCR Placements, ~282 outside of the NCR at the installations below. Current Status: February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 12

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference Many agencies have hired wounded warriors into permanent positions as they “graduate” from OWF and transition out of the military. Many participants have indicated that OWF, as a wellness activity, restored a sense of normalcy and eased the transition back to work. Not just about employment – Placing wounded, ill and injured Service members in supportive work settings outside of the hospital environment positively impacts the recuperation process. Successful Outcomes February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 13

2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference PATRICK BRICK Operation Warfighter Program Manager Phone: (703) Cell: (571) Questions & Comments February 23-24, 2011 Fort Belvoir, Virginia 14