Operation Warfighter Employers

The Department of Labor has developed an online training tool designed to educate and inform HR professionals, hiring managers and employers about Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which are increasingly recognized as the leading injuries of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Although these injuries may note be visable, returning Service Members experiencing psychological health or cognitive issues related to combat stress or a brain injury may face difficulties, especially with respect to employment. The training captures how these injuries may impact employment, while illustrating that employment can play a vital role in the recovery of our wounded warriors. We encourage you to use and share these resources to help ensure a successful employment environment - for employers, employees and co-workers who may be experiencing the impact of TBI and/or PTSD. http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/forEmployers/presentations/TBIptsd/

You will also find on the America's Heroes at Work website a success story chronicling the recovery and subsequent employment of a former Operation Warfighter participant, SSG Emer Zapanta (RET). http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/successStories/Emer Zapanta/