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Wounded Warrior Project Warriors to Work Program

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In addition to overseeing the expansion of the global online payment system Allied Wallet, pioneering entrepreneur Dr. Andy Khawaja is a noted motivational speaker and humanitarian. Dr. Andy Khawaja has organized charity events on behalf of several worthy causes, including the Wounded Warrior Project.

Since 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project has served as a supportive resource for veterans injured in any of the armed conflicts arising after the September 11th terrorist attacks. The organization addresses the emotional, social, and medical needs of soldiers returning home. The Warriors to Work program was designed to support veterans during their transition into the civilian job market.

The program offers resume-writing services and mock interviews to help returning soldiers build their confidence. Further, the Wounded Warrior Project works with employers who are interested in hiring warriors, and educates them on how to provide proper accommodations in the workplace. Warriors can also access an extensive job database of companies seeking veteran applicants.

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WWP Annual Survey Highlights Scope of PTSD Among Veterans

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Andy Khawaja is an award-winning tech entrepreneur who founded Allied Wallet in 2005 and has since built the company to earn distinction as one of the world’s premier online payment processing enterprises. In addition to his professional pursuits, Andy Khawaja is an accomplished philanthropist who supports nonprofits such as Action Innocence, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP).

According to the most recent WWP Annual Warrior Survey, 78.2 percent of the veterans served by the nonprofit agency report experiencing PTSD symptoms. These symptoms include trouble sleeping and concentrating, flashbacks of traumatic experiences, emotional numbness, and increased feelings of irritation and aggravation. Despite the number of veterans who experience PTSD symptoms, there is still a stigma surrounding the disorder. In fact, one-third of survey respondents stated they either put off receiving mental health care or didn’t get the care they required.

Beyond the stigma, these respondents cited reasons such as a lack of resources in their respective regions or conflicts in work schedules for not receiving PTSD treatment. Understanding that treatment varies by the individual, WWP offers free programming such as the Warrior Care Network, dedicated phone support, and mental health workshops. Moreover, those who required immediate emergency attention should call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255.