America's Heroes at Work Employment Pilot

In January 2009, America's Heroes at Work embarked on a new hands-on endeavor - an Employment Pilot designed to coordinate successful employment experiences for veterans with TBI and/or PTSD, while studying individual experiences. DOL's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is managing this "learning lab" concept with support from workforce development professionals and a steering committee comprised of representatives from key federal partners.

Through the Pilot, DOL will study, validate and disseminate best practices related to helping employees with TBI and/or PTSD succeed on the job. The initial phase of the Pilot will concentrate on employers and veterans located in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Workforce development professionals on the team will:

• Consult with organizations interested in employing veterans with TBI/PTSD;
• Match them with qualified veteran workers;
• Provide ongoing support; and
• Monitor experiences and track best practices.

Employment will concentrate on several employment tracks, including, but not limited to, careers in health care, the federal government and other private sector job opportunities.

If you are an employer or a veteran interested in participating in this Pilot, please e-mail AmericasHeroesAtWork@dol.gov. A member of the America's Heroes at Work team will contact you.