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		<title>Meet the Warrior Gateway Team: Thomas</title>
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<p><strong>Bio:</strong> As Director of Engineering of <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a>, Tom Hubschman is dedicated to leading the further development of the <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> platform.  Tom is committed to engineering quality, staff development and speed of execution.  Although he serves in a management role, Tom is very hands on and has substantial engineering experience and expertise in solving technical challenges.</p>
<p>Tom comes to <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> after successfully driving numerous for-and not-for-profit start-ups in the media and health space including Digital Island, XM Satellite Radio, and the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. Centers for Disease Control</a> (CDC).  While at CDC, he drove the technical development of the SmartCare Electronic Medical Record, which was selected as the national FMR for the nation of Zambia.  In each role Tom&#8217;s focus has been on creative and sustainable architectures that facilitate rapid development in agile environments.  Tom has focused on software engineering in both international and domestic contexts, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and Silicon Valley.  While engaged in these projects, Tom has volunteered as a software engineering instructor and has served as an adviser and contributor to multiple open source projects working towards the public good.  Tom holds a BA&#8230; <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/03/meet-the-team-tom/" class="read_more">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Bio:</strong> As Director of Engineering of <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a>, Tom Hubschman is dedicated to leading the further development of the <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> platform.  Tom is committed to engineering quality, staff development and speed of execution.  Although he serves in a management role, Tom is very hands on and has substantial engineering experience and expertise in solving technical challenges.</p>
<p>Tom comes to <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> after successfully driving numerous for-and not-for-profit start-ups in the media and health space including Digital Island, XM Satellite Radio, and the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. Centers for Disease Control</a> (CDC).  While at CDC, he drove the technical development of the SmartCare Electronic Medical Record, which was selected as the national FMR for the nation of Zambia.  In each role Tom&#8217;s focus has been on creative and sustainable architectures that facilitate rapid development in agile environments.  Tom has focused on software engineering in both international and domestic contexts, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and Silicon Valley.  While engaged in these projects, Tom has volunteered as a software engineering instructor and has served as an adviser and contributor to multiple open source projects working towards the public good.  Tom holds a BA in English &amp; Architecture from College of William &amp; Mary and Columbia University.  He also holds the SCJP, SCJD, SCWCD, SCEA and SCSNB industry certifications.  Tom enjoys music and baseball where he plays the trumpet and 3rd base.</p>
<p><em>QUICK FACTS</em></p>
<p><strong>Hometown:</strong> Greenwich Village, NY</p>
<p><strong>Hobbies: </strong>Trumpet, baseball, and painting</p>
<p><strong>High School: </strong>Stuyvesant H.S.</p>
<p><strong>College:</strong> The College of William &amp; Mary</p>
<p><em>Q &amp; A</em></p>
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Director of Engineering</p>
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The people!</p>
<p><strong>So far, what has been your favorite moment at Warrior Gateway?</strong><br />
Deploying the <a href="http://www.ginetwork.org/" target="_blank">G.I. Network</a> API.</p>
<p><strong>What is your connection to the military?</strong><br />
My family has a long history (back to WWI) of serving in the military.</p>
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<p><strong>Connect with Tom!</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/tchubs" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li>
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		<title>Warrior Gateway Recognized as a 2012 Computerworld Honors Laureate!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/computerworld.png"></a><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Computerworld-Honors-Program.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.cwhonors.org/"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3391" src="http://www.warriorgateway.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Computerworld-Honors-Program-500x205.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="205" /></a><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> has been recognized as a 2012 <a href="https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=31934&#38;" target="_blank">Computerworld Honors Laureate</a> by <a href="http://www.idg.com/www/home.nsf/home?readform" target="_blank">IDG</a>’s <a href="http://www.cwhonors.org/" target="_blank">Computerworld Honors Program</a>!  For more than two decades, the annual award program has honored visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, economic and educational change.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> has built the country’s largest, most accurate information exchange for the military community &#8212; the <a href="http://ginetwork.org" target="_blank">G.I. Network</a>. With more than 220,000 listings, the <a href="http://ginetwork.org" target="_blank">G.I. Network</a> revolutionizes the way in which the military community finds and connects with the help they need by ensuring efficient delivery of consistent information through multiple access points to increase transparency; and enables users to make better, more informed decisions.</p>
<p>“It is an honor for <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> to be recognized as a <a href="https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=31934&#38;" target="_blank">2012 Computerworld Honors Laureate</a> by creating a world where service members, veterans and their families can find support and get consistent answers when they need it, wherever they are, and through any organization or website they trust,” said Devin B. Holmes, CEO of <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a>.</p>
<p>“Through robust partnerships and innovative tools, the <a href="http://ginetwork.org" target="_blank">G.I. Network</a> gives the government and nonprofit communities the power to&#8230; <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/03/warrior-gateway-recognized-as-a-2012-computerworld-honors-laureate/" class="read_more">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/computerworld.png"></a><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Computerworld-Honors-Program.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.cwhonors.org/"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3391" src="http://www.warriorgateway.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Computerworld-Honors-Program-500x205.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="205" /></a><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> has been recognized as a 2012 <a href="https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=31934&amp;" target="_blank">Computerworld Honors Laureate</a> by <a href="http://www.idg.com/www/home.nsf/home?readform" target="_blank">IDG</a>’s <a href="http://www.cwhonors.org/" target="_blank">Computerworld Honors Program</a>!  For more than two decades, the annual award program has honored visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, economic and educational change.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> has built the country’s largest, most accurate information exchange for the military community &#8212; the <a href="http://ginetwork.org" target="_blank">G.I. Network</a>. With more than 220,000 listings, the <a href="http://ginetwork.org" target="_blank">G.I. Network</a> revolutionizes the way in which the military community finds and connects with the help they need by ensuring efficient delivery of consistent information through multiple access points to increase transparency; and enables users to make better, more informed decisions.</p>
<p>“It is an honor for <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> to be recognized as a <a href="https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=31934&amp;" target="_blank">2012 Computerworld Honors Laureate</a> by creating a world where service members, veterans and their families can find support and get consistent answers when they need it, wherever they are, and through any organization or website they trust,” said Devin B. Holmes, CEO of <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a>.</p>
<p>“Through robust partnerships and innovative tools, the <a href="http://ginetwork.org" target="_blank">G.I. Network</a> gives the government and nonprofit communities the power to break down the barriers that prevent the military community from finding reliable and trusted information,” Holmes added.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> will formally accept the Laureate award during <a href="http://www.cwhonors.org/" target="_blank">The Computerworld Honors Program</a>’s Gala Evening and Awards Ceremony on June 4, 2012 at the <a href="http://www.mellonauditorium.com/" target="_blank">Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium</a> in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p><strong>View the full press release by clicking <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/warriorgateway/computerworldlaureate/prweb9303476.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </strong><strong>Please SHARE with others by clicking the Tweet and Facebook buttons!</strong></p>
<p>Thank you for your continued support everyone!</p>
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<p><strong>About The Computerworld Honors Program</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Founded by <a href="http://www.idg.com/www/home.nsf/home?readform" target="_blank">International Data Group</a> (IDG) in 1988, <a href="http://www.cwhonors.org/" target="_blank">The Computerworld Honors Program</a> is governed by the not-for-profit Computerworld Information Technology Awards Foundation. Computerworld Honors is the longest running global program to honor individuals and organizations that use information technology to promote positive social, economic and educational change. Additional information about the program and a Global Archive of past Laureate case studies, as well as oral histories of Leadership Award recipients can be found at the <a href="http://www.cwhonors.org/" target="_blank">Computerworld Honors website</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Impact of Technology: Text Messaging to Prevent Suicide Among Young Veterans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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<p><strong>Izzy Abbass, Commander of <a href="http://www.vfwpost1.org/" target="_blank">VFW Post 1</a>, is a regular guest blogger for <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a>.</strong></p>
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<p>Unfortunately, we still lose over 18 Veterans a day to suicide across the US.  Some of these men and women are still wearing the uniform; others have been out for a short time or possibly many years.  However, one thing is common in all cases – easily accessible help may have led to a different outcome.</p>
<p><a href="http://va.gov/" target="_blank">The Department of Veterans Affairs</a> launched the <a href="http://veteranscrisisline.net/?banners" target="_blank">Veterans Crisis Line</a> four and a half years ago to help curb this epidemic.  <a href="http://veteranscrisisline.net/?banners" target="_blank">The Crisis Line</a> is a 1-800 number with trained counselors available 24 hours a day.  They are now up to over 1,000 calls per day and average 25 rescues a day – a rescue is when they dispatch 911 services to a veteran’s location to save a life.  This is a great service which is having significant impact within our veteran community.  But, how do we more effectively reach younger veterans?</p>
<p>In November, the <a href="http://va.gov" target="_blank">VA</a> took a bold step to do just that – reach younger veterans through the technology they&#8230; <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/03/guest-blog-text-messaging-to-prevent-suicide-among-young-veterans/" class="read_more">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Izzy Abbass, Commander of <a href="http://www.vfwpost1.org/" target="_blank">VFW Post 1</a>, is a regular guest blogger for <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a>.</strong></p>
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<p>Unfortunately, we still lose over 18 Veterans a day to suicide across the US.  Some of these men and women are still wearing the uniform; others have been out for a short time or possibly many years.  However, one thing is common in all cases – easily accessible help may have led to a different outcome.</p>
<p><a href="http://va.gov/" target="_blank">The Department of Veterans Affairs</a> launched the <a href="http://veteranscrisisline.net/?banners" target="_blank">Veterans Crisis Line</a> four and a half years ago to help curb this epidemic.  <a href="http://veteranscrisisline.net/?banners" target="_blank">The Crisis Line</a> is a 1-800 number with trained counselors available 24 hours a day.  They are now up to over 1,000 calls per day and average 25 rescues a day – a rescue is when they dispatch 911 services to a veteran’s location to save a life.  This is a great service which is having significant impact within our veteran community.  But, how do we more effectively reach younger veterans?</p>
<p>In November, the <a href="http://va.gov" target="_blank">VA</a> took a bold step to do just that – reach younger veterans through the technology they use – mobile phones.  On November 3<sup>rd</sup>, a text help line went live connecting veterans to the same counselors via text messaging.   Knowing that the under 30 veteran did not grow up with 1-800 numbers and that they are far more likely to text than to place a phone call, this was seen as a natural next step.</p>
<p>By texting to 838255, veterans receive an automatic text letting them know they’ve connected to the <a href="http://veteranscrisisline.net/?banners" target="_blank">Crisis Center</a> and asking if they are in immediate danger.  At the same time, an alert is sent to the <a href="http://veteranscrisisline.net/?banners" target="_blank">VA Crisis Center</a> and an operator takes control of the discussion through a computer interface.  It is basically instant messaging via text.  This is all completely confidential and there is no cost for the text messages to or from the number which was built by <a href="http://www.crosslinkmedia.com/" target="_blank">CrossLink Media</a> in San Antonio, Texas.</p>
<p>Since launch, the number of contacts through the text line has grown steadily with over 900 veterans reaching out via text since launch and more than 300 in February alone.  This represents over 30,000 text messages going back and forth.  One reason for its popularity is the confidential nature of texting.  Unlike a phone call which can be overheard, texting can be done with other people around and in fact a number of vets have remarked that they are using the service so they do not wake up their family members.</p>
<p>The goal of the counselors is to still get the veteran on the phone with a counselor and then get them into treatment.  However, since in some cases the veteran does not feel like talking or won’t because of those around them, the text help line serves as a much needed lifeline to these men and women.</p>
<p>While no one believes that this alone will end veteran suicides, it is one more tool that is making an impact.  If you find yourself feeling lost and with thoughts of taking drastic action, reach out to the dedicated men and women who want to help.  Text to 838255 – it can be a single word, a question or just the word help and someone who cares will be there anytime you need them.</p>
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<p><strong>Izzy Abbass</strong></p>
<p><em>LinkedIn: </em><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/izzyabbass" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/in/izzyabbass</a></p>
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<p>Reducing Suicides: Over 900 #veterans have reached out via text since November: <a href="http://ow.ly/9CFph" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/9CFph</a> #techmonth</p>
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<p>Members of the <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> team are in Austin, TX this week for the 19th Annual <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive" target="_blank">SXSW Interactive</a> festival!  <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive" target="_blank">South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive</a> is a five day event that will feature networking and cutting-edge technologies from around the world.  Taking place March 9-13, 2012, <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive" target="_blank">SXSW</a> will feature over 2,600 speakers and a multitude of presentations and special events from industry leaders and some of the brightest minds in emerging technology.</p>
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<p>Get in touch with our team by tweeting to <strong>Devin</strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/wg_ceo" target="_blank">@WG_CEO</a> and <strong>Serena</strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/smajrocket" target="_blank">@smajrocket</a>, and of course <a href="http://twitter.com/warriorgateway" target="_blank">@WarriorGateway</a>, using #SXSW in the message.  We&#8217;ll be around for the whole event, and would love to hear from you!</p>
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<p>Members of the <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org" target="_blank">Warrior Gateway</a> team are in Austin, TX this week for the 19th Annual <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive" target="_blank">SXSW Interactive</a> festival!  <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive" target="_blank">South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive</a> is a five day event that will feature networking and cutting-edge technologies from around the world.  Taking place March 9-13, 2012, <a href="http://sxsw.com/interactive" target="_blank">SXSW</a> will feature over 2,600 speakers and a multitude of presentations and special events from industry leaders and some of the brightest minds in emerging technology.</p>
<p><strong>CONNECT WITH US!</strong></p>
<p>Get in touch with our team by tweeting to <strong>Devin</strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/wg_ceo" target="_blank">@WG_CEO</a> and <strong>Serena</strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/smajrocket" target="_blank">@smajrocket</a>, and of course <a href="http://twitter.com/warriorgateway" target="_blank">@WarriorGateway</a>, using #SXSW in the message.  We&#8217;ll be around for the whole event, and would love to hear from you!</p>
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<p>@WarriorGateway team @WG_CEO &amp; @smajrocket at #SXSW! Give us a shout! <a href="http://ow.ly/9xUyF" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/9xUyF</a></p>
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<p><strong>This week, we’re happy to introduce a new guest blogger, Izzy Abbass, Commander of <a href="http://www.vfwpost1.org/" target="_blank">VFW Post 1</a><em>.</em></strong></p>
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<p>One of the most common concerns I hear from vets every day is “how will I find a job”?  This will only become more frequent as the number of troops; especially those from the <a href="http://www.army.mil/" target="_blank">Army</a> and <a href="http://www.marines.mil/Pages/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Marines</a> are reduced in the next few years.  While it may seem daunting – take heart.  You bring much more to the job market than you give yourself credit for and the key is figuring out how best to reflect that in your profile.</p>
<p>Despite your background, training and career goals, the strategy is the same for everyone, whether senior management, entry level job or mid-career transition:</p>
<ol>
<li>Create a civilian resume</li>
<li>Build your digital resume – <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Build/connect your network</li>
<li>Target and research companies</li>
<li>Portray yourself positively</li>
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<p>While this may seem like a huge mountain to climb, it’s not – especially when you break it down into smaller chunks.  The following is a brief overview of the entire process and in future articles we&#8230; <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/02/tips-and-advice-job-search-strategies-for-the-21st-century-veteran/" class="read_more">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>This week, we’re happy to introduce a new guest blogger, Izzy Abbass, Commander of <a href="http://www.vfwpost1.org/" target="_blank">VFW Post 1</a><em>.</em></strong></p>
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<p>One of the most common concerns I hear from vets every day is “how will I find a job”?  This will only become more frequent as the number of troops; especially those from the <a href="http://www.army.mil/" target="_blank">Army</a> and <a href="http://www.marines.mil/Pages/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Marines</a> are reduced in the next few years.  While it may seem daunting – take heart.  You bring much more to the job market than you give yourself credit for and the key is figuring out how best to reflect that in your profile.</p>
<p>Despite your background, training and career goals, the strategy is the same for everyone, whether senior management, entry level job or mid-career transition:</p>
<ol>
<li>Create a civilian resume</li>
<li>Build your digital resume – <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Build/connect your network</li>
<li>Target and research companies</li>
<li>Portray yourself positively</li>
</ol>
<p>While this may seem like a huge mountain to climb, it’s not – especially when you break it down into smaller chunks.  The following is a brief overview of the entire process and in future articles we will go into each in more depth.</p>
<p><strong>1. </strong><strong>Create a Civilian Resume</strong></p>
<p>Start first by listing everything you’ve done in life in either a work or volunteer capacity.  This includes everything you’ve done in the military, any awards you’ve received and any recognition you’ve been given.  Don’t worry about translating it into civilian speak at first, that will come next.  The goal here is to have a shopping list of items that you can pull from to put into job specific resumes – this becomes your Master Resume.  Don’t worry about length because you are never going to submit to anyone.  For instance, my master resume is 5 pages long.</p>
<p>Next you need to convert your military experience to civilian speak.  We tend to use a lot of acronyms in the military which typically has no relation to anything in the civilian market place and we have jobs that seemingly have no correlation to the civilian world.  First, cut out the acronyms and convert your military job into what the civilian workplace looks at: how many people did you manage, what was the value of the equipment you were responsible for and what recognition did you receive?   Further, every job in the military provides skills employers are looking for.  I was infantry and we don’t have a lot of civilian infantry units running around holding ground.  But I did manage people, I was responsible for many dollars-worth of equipment and I completed assigned tasks on time under stressful conditions.</p>
<p>Finally, with your master resume in hand, you can create job or area specific resumes.  I personally have several versions – Telecommunications, Mobile Technology Specific, Project Management Specific, Marketing Specific, etc.   Do the same as these are the resumes you’ll submit for specific jobs based on the job posting.  You could have ten versions of your resume depending on your interest and what you are looking for, but every one of them is easy to create since you are just pulling from your master.</p>
<p><strong>2. </strong><strong>Build Your Digital Resume</strong></p>
<p>Now that you have a master resume, you also need to build your digital resume.  The key tool here is <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.  <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> is not the same as <a href="http://www.facebook.com" target="_blank">Facebook</a> – it really is a professional networking site.  Everyone, whether you are still in the military, enrolled in college or already employed should build a profile on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.  We could devote several articles to <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> but in a nut shell, here’s the key things to remember:</p>
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<li>Complete your profile (<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> gives you a completion status for you – max it to 100%)</li>
<li>Upload a good face shot – while that shot of you jumping out of a plane is cool, it doesn’t work here.</li>
<li>No private profile – don’t make it private as no one will see you.</li>
<li>Have lots of recommendations – ask everyone you know and have at least 3</li>
<li>Start connecting with people – friends, former bosses former co-workers, people you managed</li>
<li>Be active on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> – check in every day and let people know you are there – join groups</li>
<li>Make sure your contact settings are up to date and list basic personal information.</li>
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<p>Join today and start exploring.  Find me, find your friends and find a group that interests you.</p>
<p><strong>3. </strong><strong>Build Your Network</strong></p>
<p>This is one thing that scares a lot of people but once you get into the groove, it’s pretty easy.  As mentioned above, connect to friends, family, basically everyone on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.  Always accept invitations to connect.  Also, join groups on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and there are groups for everything.  If you served on the USS Dallas, there’s a group for that.  If you served in the 82<sup>nd</sup> Airborne, there are half a dozen different groups.  Join them and get into discussions with people, answer questions and connect.  Also, when you meet people in your job search in person, connect with them on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> when you get back to your computer.</p>
<p>A large number of positions are not even listed anymore and come up in the course of discussion with people you meet or their connections.  Networking is key.  Check for events in your area for networking. Another site – <a href="http://www.meetup.com/" target="_blank">MeetUp</a> – quite often lists networking events in your area.  Also, VSO – Veteran Service Organizations – like the <a href="http://vfw.org/" target="_blank">VFW</a>, <a href="http://www.legion.org/" target="_blank">American Legion</a>, <a href="http://iava.org/" target="_blank">Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America</a>, etc. have events and meetings from time to time.  Check them out and start making connections.</p>
<p><strong>4. </strong><strong>Target and Research Companies</strong></p>
<p>Now you are ready to find the companies where you’ll fit and which make a great choice for your next job.  Research the company and find out what they have going on – new stores opening, expansion, new products, etc.  <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> is also good for this as you can connect with people who have worked there or still are.  See if any of them are in your network or groups and connect with them.  In my experience, most people are happy to share information with you.  Everything you find out will be helpful in crafting your cover letter, tailoring your resume and for discussion in the interview.  Also, many companies can be followed on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> which will keep you up to date on the latest developments and staffing changes.</p>
<p><strong>5. </strong><strong>Portray Yourself Positively</strong></p>
<p>No one knows you as well as you do so be your best sales rep.  Remember, all of us as vets have taken those extra steps of service that 99% of the country has not.  Be proud of you and your accomplishments.  This does not mean be arrogant but it does mean be confident.  When you get the interview remember to carry yourself well and be polite.  The key points for any interview are:</p>
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<li>Be Yourself</li>
<li>Clean Appearance and wear a suit/business attire</li>
<li>Don’t smoke before the interview – if you smell of smoke, you’re hurting your chances</li>
<li>Practice answering questions about yourself – have family and friends interview you</li>
<li>Be concise in your answers – provide detail but don’t ramble on forever</li>
<li>Interview starts as soon as you enter the parking lot – be polite to everyone you meet including the receptionist and the guy watering plants</li>
<li>Be prepared with questions – see above about researching the company</li>
<li>Follow up with a thank you – hand written or through e-mail, always say thank you</li>
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<p>Again, we’ll go into more detail on each of these issues in the future but this should give you a good road map of things to remember.  You do have to put effort into it but you bring so much more to the table than your civilian counterparts – remember that!</p>
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<p><strong>Izzy Abbass</strong></p>
<p><em>LinkedIn: </em><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/izzyabbass" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/in/izzyabbass</a></p>
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<p>So you use Yelp to find where to go to dinner.  Or perhaps Rotten Tomatoes to help decide what movie to see?  Trip Advisor to decide where to vacation?  Every day you use the power of other people’s opinions, insights and experiences to make decisions.  So why don’t our veterans have those same tools available to them when decided on where to go for healthcare, job opportunities, family assistance or education and training?</p>
<p>Warrior Gateway&#8217;s mission is to eliminate the information barriers that keep members of the military community from connecting with the resources they need. By providing a comprehensive directory of service organizations, community feedback and volunteer opportunities as well as a knowledge base of valuable information through our G.I. Network, Warrior Gateway is aimed at easing the transition from military to civilian life and also providing support for the families of those in uniform.</p>
<p>Position Summary:<br />
Warrior Gateway is seeking collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves Software Product Manager who will be responsible for managing the product roadmap for all of Warrior Gateway&#8217;s initiatives. He or she will report to the Warrior Gateway CEO and interact heavily with the entire team.  Activities include planning iterations and releases in an&#8230; <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/02/software-product-manager/" class="read_more">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>So you use Yelp to find where to go to dinner.  Or perhaps Rotten Tomatoes to help decide what movie to see?  Trip Advisor to decide where to vacation?  Every day you use the power of other people’s opinions, insights and experiences to make decisions.  So why don’t our veterans have those same tools available to them when decided on where to go for healthcare, job opportunities, family assistance or education and training?</p>
<p>Warrior Gateway&#8217;s mission is to eliminate the information barriers that keep members of the military community from connecting with the resources they need. By providing a comprehensive directory of service organizations, community feedback and volunteer opportunities as well as a knowledge base of valuable information through our G.I. Network, Warrior Gateway is aimed at easing the transition from military to civilian life and also providing support for the families of those in uniform.</p>
<p>Position Summary:<br />
Warrior Gateway is seeking collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves Software Product Manager who will be responsible for managing the product roadmap for all of Warrior Gateway&#8217;s initiatives. He or she will report to the Warrior Gateway CEO and interact heavily with the entire team.  Activities include planning iterations and releases in an Agile /Scrum development cycle, fills and prioritizes the product backlog and refines its contents on an ongoing basis, allocates resources, mitigates risks, manages scope changes, defines processes and ensures that the team adheres to these processes and ultimately ensure a timely and quality delivery.   This person will be the go-to resource for the CEO and act as his “right-hand” person for executing the product roadmap vision.  The Product Manager will also represent the stakeholder and user requirements to the development team.</p>
<p>The Warrior Gateway is an ambitious organization and we especially value candidates who are passionate about supporting the Warrior Gateway community and are willing to step outside of their specific job descriptions to do whatever it takes to create the best experience possible for the Warrior Gateway&#8217;s users. This position can be based in Washington, DC or San Francisco, CA, however virtual candidates will be considered.</p>
<p>The Product Manager oversees all aspects of meeting the projects goals using planning, monitoring, and control processes. The Product Manager is broadly responsible for coordination and completion of tasks on time and within budget, and to this end will perform a variety of tasks including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of the project.  Additionally, the Product Manager collaborates with the team and aligns with the stakeholders throughout the entire release cycle, clarifies requirements, accepts the work results and is ultimately responsible for creating a smooth flow of work to the team.</p>
<p>Requirements:<br />
•5+ years experience working in a consumer Internet environment (e-commerce and/or social media a plus), including 3+ years of software product management experience<br />
•Experience working as a Product Owner in a Scrum / Agile development environment<br />
•Experience with scope management and risk mitigation, including management of statements of work and change orders<br />
•Demonstrated ability to balance competing business drivers and manage stakeholders, both from the customer and from internal management<br />
•Excellent organizational and team building skills<br />
•Experience with various requirements documentation and story writing techniques<br />
•Experience with testing approaches for quality assurance<br />
•Experience managing project budgets, timelines and demonstrated ability to complete projects on budget<br />
•Experience working with an offshore development team as part of an overall project team<br />
•Good presentation and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical issues to a non-technical audience<br />
•Recent experience in managing software-as-a-service projects preferred, particularly when migrating from on-premise solutions<br />
•B.A. or B.S. degree<br />
•Military experience preferred</p>
<p>Personal Qualities:<br />
•Exceptional communication, collaboration, leadership, and critical thinking skills.<br />
•Ability to interact with diverse technical and non-technical groups, spanning all organizational levels.<br />
•Excellent organizational skills.<br />
•Ability to thrive in a dynamic, loosely structured and rapid growth environment.<br />
•Embraces change and can adapt easily and recover from setbacks.<br />
•Willingness to work hard and think creatively.<br />
•Strong initiative; able to self-manage. Must be comfortable working in an unstructured, creative, and fast-paced environment</p>
<p>To Apply:<br />
If you&#8217;re interested in joining the team, please send a cover letter along with your resume to resumes@warriorgateway.org.  In the cover letter, please tell us what inspires you about the Warrior Gateway and why you think you are the perfect applicant for this position.  This is a key position and a wonderful opportunity to join a growing project with a uniquely inspiring mission.</p>
<p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.</p>
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		<title>Meet the Warrior Gateway Team: Serena</title>
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<p><strong>Bio:</strong> After graduating from Texas A&#38;M University with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design, Serena Hayden joined the U.S. Army as a Public Affairs Specialist in October 2003. Serving four and a half years, Serena began her military career as a photojournalist for the post newspaper at Fort Sill, Okla. She also competed in multiple competitions while stationed at Fort Sill, winning the 2005 Installation Management Agency Soldier of the Year. During the transition of Brigade Combat Teams in 2005, Serena was transferred to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, where she assisted in the development of the brigade’s public affairs office and served as the Public Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. She deployed with the brigade to Diyala Province, Iraq, from 06-08, and was awarded the Bronze Star for her service. After leaving the military in 2008, Serena relocated to Austin, Texas, where she serves as a Community Partnership Manager and Marketing Specialist for <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org">Warrior Gateway</a>.</p>
<p><em>QUICK FACTS</em></p>
<p><strong>Hometown:</strong> San Antonio, Tx<br />
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<p><strong>Hobbies:</strong> Time with family and friends, Photography, Reading, Crossword Puzzles, Golf, Playstation 3<br />
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<p><strong>High School:</strong>&#8230; <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/02/meet-the-warrior-gateway-team-serena/" class="read_more">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Bio:</strong> After graduating from Texas A&amp;M University with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design, Serena Hayden joined the U.S. Army as a Public Affairs Specialist in October 2003. Serving four and a half years, Serena began her military career as a photojournalist for the post newspaper at Fort Sill, Okla. She also competed in multiple competitions while stationed at Fort Sill, winning the 2005 Installation Management Agency Soldier of the Year. During the transition of Brigade Combat Teams in 2005, Serena was transferred to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, where she assisted in the development of the brigade’s public affairs office and served as the Public Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. She deployed with the brigade to Diyala Province, Iraq, from 06-08, and was awarded the Bronze Star for her service. After leaving the military in 2008, Serena relocated to Austin, Texas, where she serves as a Community Partnership Manager and Marketing Specialist for <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org">Warrior Gateway</a>.</p>
<p><em>QUICK FACTS</em></p>
<p><strong>Hometown:</strong> San Antonio, Tx<br />
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<p><strong>Hobbies:</strong> Time with family and friends, Photography, Reading, Crossword Puzzles, Golf, Playstation 3<br />
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<p><strong>High School:</strong> Tom C. Clark High School – Class of ‘99<br />
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<p><strong>College:</strong> Proud Member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2003!</p>
<p><em>Q &amp; A</em><br />
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<p><strong>What’s your position at Warrior Gateway?</strong><br />
Community Partnership Manager and Marketing Specialist</p>
<p><strong>What’s special about working at Warrior Gateway?</strong><br />
When I left the military, I struggled with my transition and no longer felt I served a purpose. Working for <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org">Warrior Gateway</a> allows me to continue serving the greatest population – our military community – and develop partnerships focused on innovative ways to ease their transitions.</p>
<p><strong>So far, what has been your favorite moment at Warrior Gateway?</strong><br />
My favorite moment at <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org">Warrior Gateway</a> has been developing relationships and partnerships with the organizations I met at the <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/02/tx_summit/">Texas Veterans Commission Veterans Summit</a>. The ability to collaborate and work with other military-focused organizations is uplifting and truly enjoyable as we support them in supporting our service members, veterans and their families.</p>
<p><strong>What is your connection to the military?</strong><br />
Several members of my family have served in the military, to include both of my grandfathers and one of my uncles. Unfortunately, they all died prior to my enlistment, but would be proud to know I served.</p>
<p><strong>Why do you believe in the G.I. Network initiative?</strong><br />
Searching for resources, especially during difficult times, can be overwhelming and frustrating. Every resource directory provides different answers in regards to where the military community should go for assistance, so the ability to have a centralized directory which can be accessed from any partner organization’s website is vital. So whether resource information is accessed from the North Dakota VA’s website or TexVet.org, the <a href="http://www.ginetwork.org">G.I. Network</a> provides streamlined results with the ability to leave feedback on services.</p>
<p><strong>On a more personal note, what do you do in your free time?</strong><br />
My free time is mainly spent with friends and family. Iraq’s lessons of perspective on life are carried with me daily, so I make it a point to surround myself with loved ones as much as possible.</p>
<p><strong>Connect with Serena!</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/smajrocket">Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/serenahayden">LinkedIn</a></li>
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		<title>Meet the Warrior Gateway Team: Nathalia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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<p><strong>Bio:</strong> Nathalia Magri was born and raised in Colombia, South America. At the age of 17, Nathalia and her family relocated to Texas, where she finished high school and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston &#8211; Honors College.</p>
<p>Nathalia’s career in the non-profit world started her junior year of college when she joined Genesys Works; a Houston based non-profit organization that changes the life trajectory of low-income high school students. Her background and passion for education led her to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, where she served as Special Assistant and Liaison to the Board.</p>
<p>In 2009, Nathalia married Capt. John D. Magri (U.S. Army), and relocated to Colorado Springs, where she joined El Pomar Foundation’s team as a Program Associate. During her time at El Pomar Foundation, she managed the Summer Internship program and regional partnerships in the Southwest and High Country regions of Colorado. Nathalia also provided technical assistance and support to local non-profits, including: The Mountain Post Historical Center, CrossFire Ministries, and The Denver Foundation.</p>
<p>Nathalia joined the <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/">Warrior Gateway</a> team in 2011 and currently serves as the Community Partnership&#8230; <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/02/meet-the-warrior-gateway-team-nathalia/" class="read_more">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Bio:</strong> Nathalia Magri was born and raised in Colombia, South America. At the age of 17, Nathalia and her family relocated to Texas, where she finished high school and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston &#8211; Honors College.</p>
<p>Nathalia’s career in the non-profit world started her junior year of college when she joined Genesys Works; a Houston based non-profit organization that changes the life trajectory of low-income high school students. Her background and passion for education led her to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, where she served as Special Assistant and Liaison to the Board.</p>
<p>In 2009, Nathalia married Capt. John D. Magri (U.S. Army), and relocated to Colorado Springs, where she joined El Pomar Foundation’s team as a Program Associate. During her time at El Pomar Foundation, she managed the Summer Internship program and regional partnerships in the Southwest and High Country regions of Colorado. Nathalia also provided technical assistance and support to local non-profits, including: The Mountain Post Historical Center, CrossFire Ministries, and The Denver Foundation.</p>
<p>Nathalia joined the <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/">Warrior Gateway</a> team in 2011 and currently serves as the Community Partnership Manager for the Western Region.</p>
<p><em>QUICK FACTS</em><br />
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<p><strong>Hometown:</strong> I was born and raised in South America in a beautiful city on the western side of Colombia, named Cali. The temperature there is absolutely perfect  - 70 degree (avg.) year-around.<br />
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<p><strong>Hobbies:</strong> … and things that I love to do: Yoga, hiking, reading Women’s Health Magazine, going for a run with my dog, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my family.<br />
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<p><strong>High School:</strong> I went to a German School in Colombia (kinder to sophomore year), and finished high school at Dickinson High School in Texas.<br />
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<p><strong>College:</strong> I earned a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston &#8211; Honors College.<br />
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<p><em>Q &amp; A</em></p>
<p><strong>What’s your position at Warrior Gateway?</strong><br />
I am the Community Partnership Manager for the Western region of the U.S.</p>
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<p><strong>What’s special about working at Warrior Gateway?</strong><br />
The people! The <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/">Warrior Gateway</a> team, and the people I meet who are doing wonderful things for the military community.</p>
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<p><strong>So far, what has been your favorite moment at Warrior Gateway?</strong><br />
My favorite moment happens every time I talk about the <a href="http://www.ginetwork.org/">G.I. Network</a>; every time we close a partnership, every time more and more people realize that we are able to better serve our service members, veterans, and families if we all work together.</p>
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<p><strong>What is your connection to the military?</strong><br />
I am married to a wonderful man who proudly serves in the U.S. Army.</p>
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<p><strong>Why do you believe in the G.I. Network initiative?</strong><br />
I believe that the <a href="http://www.ginetwork.org/">G.I. Network</a> will serve as a set of “yellow pages” that service members, veterans and their families can refer to for help to provide consistent answers, not links to other websites! I truly believe this is a win-win solution.  Not only will the <a href="http://www.ginetwork.org/">G.I. Network</a> help alleviate the frustration of the military community, but it will also help service providers be aware of other services and work with each other.</p>
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<p><strong>On a more personal note, what do you do in your free time?</strong><br />
Honestly, I love to spend time with my husband, I know! It sounds really cheesy, but it is true. Oh and…<strong> </strong>I clean!  There is nothing that I enjoy more than spending time in an nice, clean house.</p>
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<p><strong>One more thought</strong><br />
&#8220;Obstacles are those frightening things that become visible when we take our eyes off our goals.&#8221; ~Henry Ford</p>
<p><strong>Connect with Nathalia!</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/magri_nathalia">Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nathalia-magri/3a/834/b63">LinkedIn</a></li>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome Home Troops, now what??<br />
<a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/provider-detail/Project-Sanctuary/c/providers/14230462713969730058"> Project Sanctuary</a> partnering with <a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/">The Sierra Club</a> to make a difference.</p>
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<p>Rightfully so, the news has been full of pictures of excited families, reuniting after returning home from Iraq, tearful embraces among the Welcome Home signs.  These images leave the majority of American thinking; “Ahhh, there is a happy ending”.  When in fact the war may just beginning.</p>
<p>Repeated deployments and conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries complicate the happily-ever-after, and often leave their mark on ALL the family members.  Suicides, divorces and Veteran unemployment are all record highs.</p>
<p>The traditional approach to treating PTSD relies on the use of medications provided solely to the individual.  What if there was an alternative method and incorporating treatment for the entire family??  Providing the family with an adaptation strategy to help break the cycle of PSTD rather than masking its symptoms.  And what if, what if, we could get these families moving in the right direction…outdoors!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/provider-detail/Project-Sanctuary/c/providers/14230462713969730058">Project Sanctuary</a> offers six day therapeutic retreats in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, hosted with YMCA’s Snow Mountain Ranch.   By utilizing year round outdoor recreation, our families are allowed to break their cycle of&#8230; <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.info/2012/02/projectsanctuary/" class="read_more">Continue Reading</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome Home Troops, now what??<br />
<a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/provider-detail/Project-Sanctuary/c/providers/14230462713969730058"> Project Sanctuary</a> partnering with <a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/">The Sierra Club</a> to make a difference.</p>
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<p>Rightfully so, the news has been full of pictures of excited families, reuniting after returning home from Iraq, tearful embraces among the Welcome Home signs.  These images leave the majority of American thinking; “Ahhh, there is a happy ending”.  When in fact the war may just beginning.</p>
<p>Repeated deployments and conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries complicate the happily-ever-after, and often leave their mark on ALL the family members.  Suicides, divorces and Veteran unemployment are all record highs.</p>
<p>The traditional approach to treating PTSD relies on the use of medications provided solely to the individual.  What if there was an alternative method and incorporating treatment for the entire family??  Providing the family with an adaptation strategy to help break the cycle of PSTD rather than masking its symptoms.  And what if, what if, we could get these families moving in the right direction…outdoors!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/provider-detail/Project-Sanctuary/c/providers/14230462713969730058">Project Sanctuary</a> offers six day therapeutic retreats in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, hosted with YMCA’s Snow Mountain Ranch.   By utilizing year round outdoor recreation, our families are allowed to break their cycle of stress, bond with other families all the while enjoying hiking, fishing, skiing, tubing and horseback riding.</p>
<p>The goal is for the military family to obtain the skills necessary to integrate back into society in a healthy environment. Using year round recreational opportunities to assist with bonding, communicational skills and enhancing overall moods is a key element.   They are empowered to work through difficult issues as a family unit and continue to receive support from Project Sanctuary for two additional years.</p>
<p>This March, <a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/">The Sierra Club</a>, <a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/provider-detail/Project-Sanctuary/c/providers/14230462713969730058">Project Sanctuary</a> and <a href="http://www.regis.edu/">Regis University</a> are teaming up host ten military families for our 22<sup>nd</sup> retreat.  This collaboration brings together the best of all organizations with the goal of conducting a formalized study proving that outdoor recreation is a viable, timely and useful tool in healing the effects of PTSD in our military families.</p>
<p>So, “Welcome Home”.  Now grab a back pack, your family and hit a trail.  There is healing to be done!</p>
<p><strong>About Project Sanctuary</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.warriorgateway.org/provider-detail/Project-Sanctuary/c/providers/14230462713969730058">Project Sanctuary</a> is a Colorado 501C3 hosting therapeutic retreats for all military families. Retreats are lead by Licensed Professional Counselors, Recreation Therapists and Veterans.  Healthy Marriage, Financial Peace classes along with outdoor recreation are utilized in this one of a kind program. To date, Project Sanctuary has hosted 20 retreats and of our 143 families we can report zero suicides.<br />
For more information please visit: <a href="http://www.projectsanctuary.us">www.projectsanctuary.us</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>So you use Yelp to find where to go to dinner.  Or perhaps Rotten Tomatoes to help decide what movie to see?  Trip Advisor to decide where to vacation?  Every day you use the power of other people’s opinions, insights and experiences to make decisions.  So why don’t our veterans have those same tools available to them when decided on where to go for healthcare, job opportunities, family assistance or education and training?</p>
<p>If you’re looking for an internship in a growing company that is transforming the veterans landscape, then we want to hear from you!  This internship is a hybrid role that will include assignments and learning opportunities across our strategic partnership and social media marketing groups.  It also includes supporting the CEO with various administrative tasks.</p>
<p>Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: General office assistance, Salesforce.com management, Google Adwords Advertising Campaigns, Market Research, Facebook Fan Page management, Twitter Follower management, Social Media marketing metrics reporting and creation of Warrior Gateway blog posts.</p>
<p>Expectations:</p>
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<li>Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week</li>
<li>A high energy level</li>
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<p>Roles/Responsibilities:</p>
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<li>Salesforce.com data entry</li>
<li>Help grow audience for and manage CEO’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn accounts)</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you use Yelp to find where to go to dinner.  Or perhaps Rotten Tomatoes to help decide what movie to see?  Trip Advisor to decide where to vacation?  Every day you use the power of other people’s opinions, insights and experiences to make decisions.  So why don’t our veterans have those same tools available to them when decided on where to go for healthcare, job opportunities, family assistance or education and training?</p>
<p>If you’re looking for an internship in a growing company that is transforming the veterans landscape, then we want to hear from you!  This internship is a hybrid role that will include assignments and learning opportunities across our strategic partnership and social media marketing groups.  It also includes supporting the CEO with various administrative tasks.</p>
<p>Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: General office assistance, Salesforce.com management, Google Adwords Advertising Campaigns, Market Research, Facebook Fan Page management, Twitter Follower management, Social Media marketing metrics reporting and creation of Warrior Gateway blog posts.</p>
<p>Expectations:</p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week</li>
<li>A high energy level</li>
</ul>
<p>Roles/Responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Salesforce.com data entry</li>
<li>Help grow audience for and manage CEO’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn accounts)</li>
<li>Help write and edit online content</li>
<li>Support ongoing marketing projects</li>
<li>Assist with additional administrative tasks</li>
</ul>
<p>Requirements:</p>
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<li>Self motivated candidate who can work independently from home</li>
<li>Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Military Experience or knowledge of the community a plus</li>
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<p>This is a paid internship. Email all applications with a resume and cover letter to: <a href="mailto:resumes@warriorgateway.org">resumes@warriorgateway.org </a>with 2012 Internship in the subject line.  Applications without a cover letter will not be looked at nor considered.</p>
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