1. PanhandleWarriorConnection.com
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2. CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Mission Statement
To ensure that every citizen has the opportunity and skills necessary to engage in meaningful employment throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties, and that every business has access to educated, trained, and prepared employees that meet their needs.

3. What is the One-Stop Delivery System ?
The One Stop delivery system provides universal access to an integrated array of labor exchange services so that workers, job seekers and businesses can find the services they need in one stop and frequently under one roof in easy-to-find locations.

4. PANHANDLE WARRIOR CONNECTION MISSION STATEMENT
To ensure every Warrior throughout Florida’s 1st Congressional District has greater access to benefits and housing; use of the G.I. Bill for education; and the opportunity and skills necessary to engage in meaningful employment.

5. The grant funding will not duplicate any existing Veteran programs, but enhance the Veteran outreach by connecting Warriors with services in the 1st Congressional District.
The PWC Community Integration will link Warriors to community resources by networking with local agencies; educating the community as a whole about the needs of our Warriors; advocating for greater awareness in the community for Warriors and their families; and, creating solutions to gaps in care for Warriors.

6. Panhandle Warrior Connection (PWC) Logo Symbolism
Circular logo represents holistic approach; inner circle is Warrior made whole
Six stars represent the six counties served and also symbolize binding the community, our services, and the Warrior together
Oversized “W” puts emphasis on the Warrior

7. Implementation of PWC Program with existing CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Services
To ensure that every citizen has the opportunity and skills necessary to engage in meaningful employment throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties, and that every business has access to educated, trained, and prepared employees that meet their needs.
To ensure every Warrior throughout Florida’s 1st Congressional District has greater access to benefits and housing; use of the G.I. Bill for education; and the opportunity and skills necessary to engage in meaningful employment.
The grant funding will not duplicate any existing Veteran programs, but enhance Veteran outreach by connecting Warriors with services in the 1st Congressional district.

8. PWC Community Integration
Connect, Educate, Advocate, Collaborate
Community Integration presented by Augusta Warrior
Project in collaboration with Wounded Warrior Project®

9. Outreach services to Florida Panhandle Warriors will be conducted through multiple avenues including, but not limited to, enrolling eligible Warriors in education through the G.I. Bill; reducing Warrior unemployment in the designated communities; and developing a community analysis (i.e. mapping out) of the community to identify gaps in available services for Warriors.

10. Deliverables Make contact with minimum of 80% of Post 9/11 Warriors
13,458
Achieve 50% usage of G.I. Bill for eligible Post 9/11 Warriors
6,729
Of those identified Warriors utilizing the G.I. Bill, 90% will be on track to graduate from course work (Post 9/11 Warriors)
6,056
Reduce Warrior homelessness by 70% for Warriors seeking housing in the designated communities
295

11. Deliverables Cont’d
Reduce Warrior unemployment in the designated communities by three percentage points below the community average or below 6% ("fractional full employment") for those employable
538
Enroll 100% of eligible Warriors in Veterans Affairs, specifically eBenefits and healthcare
4,441
Enroll 100% of eligible Post 9/11 Warriors; service connected disability in Wounded Warrior Project Alumni & Warrior Care Caregiver Support
Develop a community analysis (i.e. mapping out) of community mental & behavioral health services and physical health services to identify gaps in availability or services .

12. CONNECT EDUCATE ADVOCATE COLLABORATE
THE FOUR STEP PLAN
CONNECT
Find and Link Warriors to the PWC network of resources
EDUCATE
Inform Warriors of services and opportunities available to them
ADVOCATE
Ensure Warriors receive the support they earned
COLLABORATE
Work with partners on all levels to facilitate total warrior care

13. CONNECT Employers to develop jobs and job training
Veterans in finding meaningful work
Employers to develop jobs and job training
Outreach to local Veteran Service Organizations to promote the employment and welfare of veterans
Panhandle Warrior Connection… Serves Military,Veterans and their families

14. EDUCATE Warriors and their families on VA Benefits
Direct Warriors to Educational Institutions to use G.I. Bill
The Local, State communities of the importance of serving Veterans

15. ADVOCATE
Ensure Active Duty Military, Veterans and their families receive the support they need.
Link Warriors to the VA and Wounded Warrior and ensure inquiries are resolved.

16. COLLABORATE
Partner with community partners and resources on all levels to facilitate total warrior care.
Example: School systems, Childcare, Colleges, Recreational facilities.

17. NATIONAL PARTNERS
1St Congressional District Leadership, Congressman Jeff Miller
Wounded Warrior Project
Augusta Warrior Project
Gulf Coast Healthcare System (VA Hospital)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD/VASH) Department of Defense
Eglin Air Force Base
Hurlburt Air Force Base
Naval Air Station
Company B 146th Signal BDN
Duke Field
Florida National Guard (Chipley)
Florida National Guard (Santa Rosa)
7th Special Forces Group

18. STATE PARTNERS
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Department of Children and Families
State Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Department of Education
University of West Florida
Northwest Florida State College
Over 60 Local Community Service Organizations

19. Contact US Advocate Operator: Randy Hunter Ft. Walton Beach
Walton County 842 Highway 20 E Freeport
Phone:
Advocate : Wade Wilmoth
Ft. Walton Beach
409 NE Racetrack Rd. Ft. Walton Beach Phone:
Advocate: Jerry Goodman
Crestview
212 N. Wilson St. · Crestview Phone:
Fax:
Advocate: Eddie Carrasquillo
Mobile One-Stop
Advocate Operator: Randy Hunter