By Roberta Berry, AW2 Career Coordinator and Rose Marie Tinker, AW2 Career Coordinator

At the 2008 AW2 Symposium this week, we successfully kicked-off our first annual Career Forum. AW2 is a holistic program and one of the services that we offer is assistance to Soldiers and their Families in pursuing career goals. The Symposium career forum includes career experts who are available to assist Symposium delegates with resume and interview tips, networking and job opportunities, vocational and rehabilitation benefits and general career counseling.

Also, companies who are looking to hire AW2 Soldiers and their Families (both corporate and non-profit) are on-site to discuss their career opportunities.

The career forum is taking place everyday from 4-5:30. So far, more than 30 AW2 Soldiers and Family members have requested and received assistance from the career forum, and it's only Tuesday! We are hopeful that this forum will result in successful career and employment opportunities for AW2 Soldiers and Family members.

A message to AW2 Symposium participants from AW2 Advocate, Regina Webb: You are encouraged to provide feedback to the AW2 Advocates at the Symposium. The AW2 Advocates will take care of any issues or concerns you feel requires immediate attention.  Also, the Advocate will provide feedback on any issues or concerns identified at the conclusion of the Symposium.