Warrior Care Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) Operation Warfighter (OWF) March 2018 1
Mission and Vision Mission: proactively support wounded, ill and injured (WII) Service members in recovery and reintegration or transition Vision: ensure nation s WII Service members and their families/caregivers are not forgotten 2
DoD s Internship, Education and Employment Initiatives Mission and Vision Warrior Care (WC) Wellness to Wholeness of Recovering Service Members Operation Warfighter (OWF) Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) E2I and OWF Regional Coordinators (RCs) 3
Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) and Operation Warfighter (OWF) Authority: USC Title 10, Section 1142-1144 Governed by: DoDI 1300.25 Guidance for the Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) and Operation WARFIGHTER (OWF) March 2013 E2I: Assists WII Service members with seeking new career opportunity beyond military Works with VR&E counselors who assess and identify new skills Reinforces using skills by finding certifications and training for no cost; aids in use of available resources for furthering education needs Coaches and mentors for employment and assists in finding employment opportunities OWF: Federal internship program for WII Service members Maximizes recovery time, provides valuable work experience in a non-military environment, and assists with developing new skills Provides benefit of career preparedness upon transition to civilian life Connects identified Federal agency internships with interested WII Service members 4
Why We Do It The Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) and Operation Warfighter (OWF) Programs: Enhance recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration for WII Service members assigned to Warrior Transition Units or enrolled in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Promote wellness to wholeness as part of comprehensive recovery plan by proactively and timely engaging the WII Service member Strengthen Services management of WII Service member s wellness to wholeness goals 5
OSD E2I and OWF Partners/Resources Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) E2I refers WII Service members to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services VR&E counselors help Service members and Veterans early in recovery process and pre-military transition VR&E counselors located on most military installations Department of Labor (DOL) OWF Internships Referrals to America Job Centers (AJCs) Regional Coordinators (RC) work with Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialists, Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVERS), and other resources available through DOL VETS office *Resources offered by VA and DOL continue after the member transitions from military 6
Operation Warfighter (OWF) 9,100 wounded, ill and injured Service members placed into Federal agencies since 2009 Program Highlights: 900+ Federal agencies and offices participating Over the last 12 months, 81% of OWF participants have been assigned to one of 13 Cabinet agencies or Congressional offices In last 12 months, 206 outreach events hosted Key partnerships with Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council, Executive Federal Board, and Civilian Personnel Advisory Group to expand internships Continuing Imperatives: Increase awareness among Federal agencies Expose recovering Service members to a variety of internship opportunities Promote career preparedness and employability Collaborate with VA to reduce joblessness and homelessness My internship gave me the opportunity to explore some options and continue to serve my country. It was a godsend. ~ FBI Operation Warfighter intern Debra Gipson 7
Partnering Agencies (900+) 8
Approval to Participate in OWF Internships WILL NOT interfere with medical profile or adversely affect recuperation Must be approved by medical and command representatives A medical evaluation concludes the Service member is medically, physically and emotionally ready to participate while continuing medical treatment Command evaluation concludes the Service member demonstrates initiative and selfdiscipline to participate E2I / OWF 9
OWF: Approval to Participate 3 Signatures * WII SM * Medical Approval * Command Approval ---------------------------- Complete Package *Signed Form *Quality Resume 10
OWF Process Agency submits Intern Request Form Use existing job description National office submits to E2I/OWF Program Office Local office submits to appropriate Regional Coordinator (RC) RC reviews existing resumes; advertises to population approved to participate Resume(s) submitted for review to National and local offices Service members interviewed Limitations, security clearance, and transportation requirements Upon selection, OWF Placement Form signed by agency representative, Service member, and Service member s command Intern Development Plan completed and submitted Evaluation: monthly and final 11
Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) 10,200 WII Service members connected with education and employment opportunities since 2012 Program Highlights: Prepares Service members for a successful mil-civ transition Over 2,000 Vet-ready private sector employers and education providers VR&E and DOL support; education and/or employment opportunities Imperatives: Increase outreach to Commanders to foster awareness and support of program Encourage participation in education/employment as early as possible in recovery process Emphasize focus on preparing for a competitive job market (e.g., quality resumes, interview techniques) E2I and NAVSEA s Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Command University Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Twenty-one recovering Service members were introduced to the world of business process improvement, making these transitioning Warriors more competitive for their transitions into the 21 st century workforce. 12
E2I Partners (1000+) 13
E2I Process Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Assessment Completed Signed E2I form from Service member authority to distribute resume Resume Certifications and Formal Training Potential Employment Interests & Locations Goal is to match Service member with opportunities prior to separation Education (Resume not required) Employment 14
Application Key data points Service member lists on form: Desired Employment Organizations Jobs Prefer to Avoid Desired Jobs Job Location Preferences Two signatures Service member E2I/OWF Coordinator Resume required Employment post-transition 15
E2I/OWF Regional Coordinators REGION 6 (South) Lance Dowd, E2I ldowd@deloitte.com 210-717-4624 Erasmo Valles, OWF evalles@deloitte.com 210-452-5125 REGION 7 (Mid-West) Ned Hall, E2I/OWF nhall@manconinc.com 270-498-6911 REGION 8 (Great Plains/Rocky Mt.) Craig Whiting, E2I/OWF cwhiting@manconinc.com 719-524-0540 REGION 9 (Northwest) Ronald Metternich, E2I ronald.j.metternich.ctr@mail.mil 253-970-1936 Craig Guffey, OWF cguffey@afsc.com 253-302-9291 REGION 10 (Southwest) Christopher Graham, E2I cgraham@manconinc.com 619-977-5224 Julie Rodriguez, OWF jrodriguez@afsc.com 858-888-5316 # = Region Number = Location of Regional Coordinators REGION 1 (Northeast) Vacant REGION 2 (NCR) Stephanie Williams, E2I Stephanie.e.williams22.ctr@mail.mil 571-722-8217 Chris Daleske, OWF christopher.r.daleske.ctr@mail.mil 571-232-3987 REGION 3 (Mid-Atlantic) Albert Welcher, E2I/OWF Fort Bragg albert.d.welcher2.ctr@mail.mil 757-339-4750 William Oldenburg, E2I/OWF Camp Lejeune william.h.oldenburg.ctr@mail.mil 850-602-0440 REGION 4 (Southeast) Lisa Goenen, E2I/OWF Fort Stewart lisa.g.goenen.ctr@mail.mil 520-234-1160 Biff Hadden, E2I/OWF Fort Benning mhadden@afsc.com 706-615-2455 REGION 5 (South Central) William May, E2I wmay@manconinc.com 682-216-5896 Eric Gehring, OWF egehring@afsc.com 254-226-4405 16
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