Resources for Hiring Disabled Veterans (Unpaid and Paid) into Federal Service
Non-Paid Work Experience Managers within Federal, State, or local government agencies can offer eligible disabled veterans the opportunity to obtain practical job experience in the civilian workforce that relates to their recent area of study or training. Managers can use this opportunity as an internship, to enhance current staffing on special projects, and to help transition new staff with retiring employees over a three to six month assignment. No FTE is required!
For placement assistance outside the Washington, DC area, contact:
Herbert Thomas Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program Email: Herbert.Thomas4@va.gov Phone: 202-461-9614 Web: www.vetsuccess.gov
For local (DC Area assistance), contact: Kenneth Fenner Email: Kenneth.Fenner1@va.gov Phone: 202-530-9168
Operation Warfighter The Department of Defense Military Severely Injured Center sponsors Operation Warfighter, a temporary assignment or internship program for Service members who are undergoing therapy at military treatment facilities in the United States. Operation Warfighter is designed to provide recuperating Service members with meaningful activity outside of the hospital environment that assists in their wellness and offers a formal means of transition back to the military or civilian workforce.
Patrick Brick Program Manager Operation Warfighter Phone: 703-588-0899 Email: Patrick.Brick.ctr@osd.mil Web: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
Veterans Preference/Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Office of Personnel Management
Alan Thompson OPM’s Veteran Outreach Liaison Email: Alan.thompson@opm.gov Phone: 202-606-9485 OPM’s Veterans Information Series: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/ Special Appointing Authorities for Veterans: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/
Hiring Heroes Career Fairs Specifically organized for injured service members and their family members. Walter Reed, Washington, DC – June 25, 2008 (Full) San Diego, CA – July 24, 2008 Fort Riley, KS – July 28-29, 2008 (Open) Fort Lewis, WA – August 21, 2008 Fort Sam Houston, TX – September 22-23, 2008 San Antonio Military Career Fair, TX – September 24, 2008 (organized by Ft Sam ACAP) Road to Recovery Conference, Orlando, FL – December 2008 (TBD)
Registration is FREE (except Orlando & San Antonio Military Career Fairs) Booth space is limited for all events – register early! (Online registrations will be available at a later date.)
To learn more about exhibiting opportunities or to volunteer your support, please contact: Roland Umipeg at (703) 696-5607, or Jeannine Willey at (703) 696-6239 for more information.
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