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WASHINGTON D.C. (February 25, 2008) - Veterans looking for a job
in the Cincinnati area should have an easier time, thanks to a new
partnership.
The Thank You Foundation has partnered with Careers in Focus to
offer resume services, job coaching and job leads to veterans, the
foundation's president said today.
"We hear plenty of stories about (post-traumatic stress
disorder) and the suicide rate among veterans," John Guinn said.
"At the same time, many of these men and women are able to think on
their feet, cope under pressure, and many possess technical skills
valuable to most any employer.
"If we can help just one person through our efforts, it is worth
it," he said.
Veterans and their families will receive a special discount from
Careers in Focus, an organization that assists individuals changing
careers. This discount is available only through The Thank You
Foundation. In addition, the foundation will seek funding to
sponsor veterans to receive these services at no cost.
"Over the last year, we have identified areas in which we can be
of greater service to veterans. The areas of health care and
employment services seem to be the most needed," Guinn said. "It is
our hope that we can assist those who are looking (for) employment
in the civilian sector by leveraging the network of contacts that
Careers in Focus has, in order to help find jobs for these men and
women."
In November, the foundation launched an initiative to build a
mobile health unit for the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical
Center. It also has been in discussions with Drake Hospital to
explore options for providing quality health care for veterans.
Recently, the foundation partnered with Team Fastrax and Start
Skydiving to offer the opportunity for disabled veterans and Purple
Heart recipients to go tandem skydiving with the goal of helping
them overcome challenges and enjoy a sense of accomplishment.
"We realize that saying 'thank you' is simply not enough. Those
words need to be followed up with action and a commitment," Guinn
said. "We all should be willing to commit to the betterment of the
lives of our nation's heroes.
"We view building partnerships, encouraging cooperation amongst
the various support groups and working with the business community
as steps towards that commitment," he added.
The Thank You Foundation is a supporter of America Supports You,
a Defense Department program connecting citizens and companies with
servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad.
Editor's Note: To find out about more individuals,
groups and organizations that are helping support the troops,
visit www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil. America
Supports You directly connects military members to the support of
the America people and offers a tool to the general public in their
quest to find meaningful ways to support the military
community.
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