Wounded Warrior Partnership

30 June 2010

Introduction Why Partnership Wounded Warrior

Qualifications Hiring Process Internship/Mentorship Work In Shop Transition to Government Medical Issues Success Stories Operation Promise Questions

Agenda

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

Win-win situation Fill your

employment requirements.◦ New young

personnel looking for a new career

Easy to hire Opportunity for

transition to government service

Why Partnership

Limited Training beyond rifleman

Someone who will put in solid 8 hours

Eagerness to learn Proven dedication

Qualifications

Most are high school graduates

2-4 years in the service Some prior experience

◦ Jason (auto mechanic)◦ Brett (high school science

project on robots)

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

Opportunities for active duty personnel to learn new skills while in recovery

Give them something to do beyond PT.

Offer guidance along the way

Internship / Mentorship

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

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

Work in Shops

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

Allow time for medical appointments

Adequate work setting according to personal injuries

Medical Issues Meet physical challenges TBI issues Put in structured

environment Specific goals and tasks

outlined

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.

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.

Success Stories

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.

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

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

Operation Promise

Questions

Jim Blasko - Senior Vice President & General Manager FES Sector◦ jblasko@epsilonsystems.com◦ Cell (619) 756-3105 ◦ Office (619) 702-1700 ext 201

Points of Contact

Kristin Placey- Operation Promise Project Coordinator◦ kplacey@epsilonsystems.com◦ Cell (207) 837-4284◦ Office (619) 702-1700 ext 134

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