MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Headquarters Marine Corps hosted a Hiring Heroes career seminar in order to provide information to the ill and injured about employment services and Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion Internship Program at Camp Pendleton, April 24.
The goal of the Marine Corps WWBn. Internship Program is to aid wounded warriors in transition from the military lifestyle to excelling in the civilian workforce. Through the program, wounded warriors have the opportunity to gain hands-on experiences in career fields ranging from child care to law enforcement.
“The wounded and ill Marines here on Camp Pendleton have given so much to the American people that it is only right they do this to ensure they have a secure future,” said Latoya Bedgood, recruitment program manager, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, HQMC. “After all, they fought to ensure our future is safe. It’s only right that we return the favor.”
During the seminar, attendees received tips on interviewing techniques, resume building, federal job search information, education, veteran resources and spoke with numerous base representatives participating in the internship program such as the Camp Pendleton Fire Department and the base’s Marine Corps Community Services.
“Its programs such as this one that really make us feel appreciated,” said Sgt. Ramond Rivera, a wounded warrior with WWBn.-West, Camp Pendleton. “Not only are they showing us career paths to choose from but they are also providing the tools necessary to land the job and keep it. This is something we should all be taking advantage of.”
While participating in the internship program, Marines remain on active duty while recuperating and attending medical appointments. The program will not interfere with the recovery process of transitioning Marines.
Marine Corps warrior hiring events are hosted quarterly and by Manpower & Reserve Affairs with the assistance of the Wound Warrior Regiment.
Wounded warriors interested should contact their transition coordinator to obtain information about the Marine Corps Internship Program.