Employment Pilot Matches Employers and Veterans with TBI and/or PTSD

A pilot program is being implemented in Washington, D.C. to assist veterans with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) or PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). The goal of the pilot is to help coordinate successful employment experiences for these veterans. Department of Labor (DOL) is managing this "learning lab" concept with support from others. Through the pilot, DOL will study, validate and disseminate best practices related to helping employees with TBI and/or PTSD succeed on the job. Workforce development professionals on the team will consult with organizations interested in employing veterans with TBI/PTSD, to match them with qualified veteran workers, provide ongoing support; and monitor experiences and track best practices.

For more information, visit the America’s Heroes at Work web site at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/news/2009/07/EmployPilot.