1 00:00:01,240 --> 00:00:03,700 Ladies and gentlemen , It is a pleasure 2 00:00:03,700 --> 00:00:07,430 to welcome you to the 2020 and 2021 3 00:00:07,680 --> 00:00:09,520 Department of Defense Workforce 4 00:00:09,520 --> 00:00:11,650 Recruitment Program Awards ceremony . 5 00:00:12,440 --> 00:00:14,329 Please welcome the playing of the 6 00:00:14,329 --> 00:00:16,360 national anthem and invocation . 7 00:00:24,740 --> 00:00:28,350 Oh , so can you see 8 00:00:28,360 --> 00:00:31,840 by the dawn's early light ? 9 00:00:31,850 --> 00:00:34,750 What surround lee we 10 00:00:34,750 --> 00:00:38,440 have at the twilight's last 11 00:00:38,440 --> 00:00:41,910 gleaming bush restaurants and 12 00:00:41,910 --> 00:00:44,540 bryce soars through the 13 00:00:44,550 --> 00:00:48,400 perilous fight . Oh , the 14 00:00:48,400 --> 00:00:52,170 ramparts we watched were so 15 00:00:52,180 --> 00:00:55,360 God like totally streaming . 16 00:00:56,040 --> 00:00:59,060 And the rockets with lead , 17 00:00:59,770 --> 00:01:03,220 the bombs bursting in their 18 00:01:03,230 --> 00:01:06,140 cape through the 19 00:01:06,150 --> 00:01:09,370 night that our flag was 20 00:01:09,370 --> 00:01:12,980 still there . We'll say . 21 00:01:12,990 --> 00:01:16,310 Does that star spangled 22 00:01:16,320 --> 00:01:17,260 banner 23 00:01:17,270 --> 00:01:21,750 way ? 24 00:01:22,140 --> 00:01:25,760 Oh the Land of the Free 25 00:01:28,140 --> 00:01:31,240 and the Home of 26 00:01:31,250 --> 00:01:32,470 a 27 00:01:32,480 --> 00:01:35,940 Brave . 28 00:01:41,040 --> 00:01:42,818 Would you please pray with me ? 29 00:01:43,940 --> 00:01:46,970 Gracious Lord ! We give thanks to you 30 00:01:46,970 --> 00:01:49,160 for your many rich blessings upon us 31 00:01:49,390 --> 00:01:51,860 and our nation . Thank you for the 32 00:01:51,860 --> 00:01:53,749 privilege to live in a land where 33 00:01:53,749 --> 00:01:56,110 freedom is not only celebrated but 34 00:01:56,110 --> 00:01:58,750 cherished and defended with our lives . 35 00:01:59,740 --> 00:02:01,930 Lord ! Today , as we celebrate this 36 00:02:01,930 --> 00:02:04,360 special occasion , We are filled with 37 00:02:04,360 --> 00:02:07,710 hope and optimism . We are grateful for 38 00:02:07,710 --> 00:02:09,821 our service members and the civilians 39 00:02:09,821 --> 00:02:12,230 who worked tirelessly to defend the 40 00:02:12,240 --> 00:02:15,060 ideals of our country . Lord maybe 41 00:02:15,060 --> 00:02:17,730 never grow weary in doing good as you 42 00:02:17,730 --> 00:02:19,910 were says , But those who hope in the 43 00:02:19,910 --> 00:02:22,330 Lord will renew their strength , they 44 00:02:22,330 --> 00:02:24,780 will soar on wings like eagles , They 45 00:02:24,780 --> 00:02:27,470 will run and not grow weary . They will 46 00:02:27,470 --> 00:02:30,950 walk and not be faint . Now . We ask 47 00:02:30,950 --> 00:02:33,290 you to bless this ceremony and lead us 48 00:02:33,300 --> 00:02:35,780 into your everlasting joy . We ask 49 00:02:35,780 --> 00:02:38,058 these things in the name of our Savior , 50 00:02:38,170 --> 00:02:41,160 sustainer and Redeemer . Oh man ! 51 00:02:43,840 --> 00:02:45,910 To our workforce recruitment program 52 00:02:45,910 --> 00:02:48,450 participants and practitioners . Award 53 00:02:48,450 --> 00:02:50,670 recipients and Department of Defense 54 00:02:50,670 --> 00:02:53,000 community . It is with great pleasure 55 00:02:53,000 --> 00:02:54,944 that we welcome you to this year's 56 00:02:55,050 --> 00:02:56,960 Department of Defense workforce 57 00:02:56,960 --> 00:02:59,250 recruitment program Awards ceremony . 58 00:02:59,840 --> 00:03:02,007 Thank you for joining us here today as 59 00:03:02,007 --> 00:03:04,300 we recognize our program participants 60 00:03:04,300 --> 00:03:06,680 and practitioners for their exemplary 61 00:03:06,680 --> 00:03:10,520 achievements . Good afternoon ladies 62 00:03:10,520 --> 00:03:12,780 and gentlemen honorees . Our keynote 63 00:03:12,780 --> 00:03:15,260 speaker , Mr john Sloan workforce 64 00:03:15,260 --> 00:03:17,204 recruitment program participants , 65 00:03:17,204 --> 00:03:19,482 alumni's coordinators and their family . 66 00:03:19,940 --> 00:03:22,550 Welcome to the 2021 workforce 67 00:03:22,550 --> 00:03:25,170 recruitment program awards ceremony on 68 00:03:25,170 --> 00:03:27,281 behalf of the Department of Defense . 69 00:03:27,281 --> 00:03:28,948 We are proud to recognize the 70 00:03:28,948 --> 00:03:31,003 outstanding service that W . R . P . 71 00:03:31,003 --> 00:03:33,170 Participants and those who worked with 72 00:03:33,170 --> 00:03:34,948 the W . R . P . Program and the 73 00:03:34,948 --> 00:03:37,170 respective components your achievements 74 00:03:37,170 --> 00:03:39,226 this past year with nothing short of 75 00:03:39,226 --> 00:03:41,520 outstanding . I'm honored to share this 76 00:03:41,520 --> 00:03:43,631 important and exciting event with the 77 00:03:43,631 --> 00:03:45,687 director of the diversity of magical 78 00:03:45,687 --> 00:03:47,798 operations center . My good friend Mr 79 00:03:47,798 --> 00:03:50,020 Clarence Johnson . And with Mr Jennifer 80 00:03:50,020 --> 00:03:52,131 Shady , deputy assistant secretary of 81 00:03:52,131 --> 00:03:54,131 the Office of disability employment 82 00:03:54,131 --> 00:03:56,131 policy at the U . S . Department of 83 00:03:56,131 --> 00:03:58,610 Labor . I thank all of you for joining 84 00:03:58,610 --> 00:04:00,700 us and I particularly thank you that 85 00:04:00,700 --> 00:04:02,370 are members of the workforce 86 00:04:02,370 --> 00:04:04,481 participant program As participants . 87 00:04:04,481 --> 00:04:06,340 They're your supervisors and 88 00:04:06,340 --> 00:04:08,618 coordinators from the various services . 89 00:04:08,740 --> 00:04:11,340 For more than two decades , we have D . 90 00:04:11,340 --> 00:04:13,507 O . D . Have been honored to work with 91 00:04:13,507 --> 00:04:15,673 the partnership with the Department of 92 00:04:15,673 --> 00:04:17,673 Labor to make W . R . P . A reality 93 00:04:17,673 --> 00:04:19,618 across the Defense Department . Mr 94 00:04:19,618 --> 00:04:21,729 Johnson , thank you for your personal 95 00:04:21,729 --> 00:04:23,840 commitment to ensure individuals with 96 00:04:23,840 --> 00:04:26,062 disabilities are successful and federal 97 00:04:26,062 --> 00:04:28,229 appointment at the D . O . D . Through 98 00:04:28,229 --> 00:04:30,451 the W . R . P . And other programs that 99 00:04:30,451 --> 00:04:32,396 you have championing for decades . 100 00:04:32,396 --> 00:04:34,396 Under Mr Johnson's leadership , our 101 00:04:34,396 --> 00:04:36,729 partnership with the department Labor D . 102 00:04:36,729 --> 00:04:38,507 O . D . S implementation of the 103 00:04:38,507 --> 00:04:40,396 workforce recruitment program has 104 00:04:40,396 --> 00:04:42,562 preserved in the wake of unprecedented 105 00:04:42,562 --> 00:04:44,784 challenges from the Covid 19 outbreak . 106 00:04:45,140 --> 00:04:47,800 It is my honor to recognize the W . R . 107 00:04:47,800 --> 00:04:50,022 P . Coordinators who found a way to the 108 00:04:50,022 --> 00:04:52,133 deliver during the outbreak . They've 109 00:04:52,133 --> 00:04:53,911 continued to press forward as a 110 00:04:53,911 --> 00:04:56,530 collaborative group to share successes , 111 00:04:56,540 --> 00:04:59,000 to discuss challenges and to find ways 112 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:00,833 to make the program continued to 113 00:05:00,833 --> 00:05:02,778 flourish . They've identified best 114 00:05:02,778 --> 00:05:05,600 practices , they found ways to overcome 115 00:05:05,600 --> 00:05:07,960 obstacles no one could have anticipated . 116 00:05:08,240 --> 00:05:10,810 You have done great coordinators were 117 00:05:10,810 --> 00:05:13,032 acknowledging your continued commitment 118 00:05:13,032 --> 00:05:15,400 to the strength of this program and 119 00:05:15,410 --> 00:05:17,577 look forward to the best days of being 120 00:05:17,577 --> 00:05:19,799 ahead of us . The Department of Defense 121 00:05:19,799 --> 00:05:21,910 is committed to employing individuals 122 00:05:21,910 --> 00:05:23,632 with disabilities , especially 123 00:05:23,632 --> 00:05:25,799 individuals with targeted disabilities 124 00:05:25,799 --> 00:05:28,440 are the most significant time . The U . 125 00:05:28,440 --> 00:05:31,780 D . established way back in 1987 , a 2% 126 00:05:31,790 --> 00:05:34,012 participation goal for individuals with 127 00:05:34,012 --> 00:05:36,160 targeted disabilities . We finally 128 00:05:36,160 --> 00:05:38,271 attained that goal in the most recent 129 00:05:38,271 --> 00:05:40,049 reporting year and look forward 130 00:05:40,049 --> 00:05:42,382 exceeding it in the coming year . The W . 131 00:05:42,382 --> 00:05:45,110 R . P is a pivotal to our efforts to 132 00:05:45,120 --> 00:05:48,190 make this priority , a reality . The W . 133 00:05:48,190 --> 00:05:50,023 R . P is more than an internship 134 00:05:50,023 --> 00:05:52,320 program . It is a critical pipeline of 135 00:05:52,320 --> 00:05:54,153 talent that supports a diverse , 136 00:05:54,153 --> 00:05:56,376 inclusive and mission ready workforce . 137 00:05:56,740 --> 00:05:59,160 W . R . P . Is why D . O . D . Remains 138 00:05:59,160 --> 00:06:01,271 a model employer for individuals with 139 00:06:01,271 --> 00:06:03,960 disabilities . For all these 20 years , 140 00:06:03,970 --> 00:06:06,330 our program has placed a counter cyber 141 00:06:06,330 --> 00:06:08,570 security experts , information systems 142 00:06:08,570 --> 00:06:10,940 analysts , engineers , doctors and many 143 00:06:10,940 --> 00:06:13,107 other professionals that have advanced 144 00:06:13,107 --> 00:06:15,330 the ODS mission as the director of the 145 00:06:15,330 --> 00:06:18,060 defense human resources activity . I am 146 00:06:18,060 --> 00:06:20,282 proud to have . This program is part of 147 00:06:20,282 --> 00:06:22,171 our portfolio and look forward to 148 00:06:22,171 --> 00:06:24,282 strengthening our partnership with WR 149 00:06:24,282 --> 00:06:26,504 the stakeholders such as the Department 150 00:06:26,504 --> 00:06:28,640 of Labor but also with our component 151 00:06:28,650 --> 00:06:31,030 folks . By building a greater 152 00:06:31,030 --> 00:06:33,240 collaboration with thre programs like 153 00:06:33,240 --> 00:06:35,407 the computer electronics accommodation 154 00:06:35,407 --> 00:06:38,000 program , the Dut recruiters consortium 155 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:40,250 and other duty programs . We can 156 00:06:40,250 --> 00:06:43,640 achieve the goal and exceeded . We will 157 00:06:43,640 --> 00:06:45,751 strengthen and expand this unique and 158 00:06:45,751 --> 00:06:47,973 imported program in the years to come . 159 00:06:47,973 --> 00:06:50,190 I want to extend my personal wishes to 160 00:06:50,200 --> 00:06:52,256 all the W . R . P . Participants and 161 00:06:52,256 --> 00:06:54,320 alumni for the great success in your 162 00:06:54,320 --> 00:06:56,510 careers and appreciation for your 163 00:06:56,510 --> 00:06:58,510 contributions , your talents , your 164 00:06:58,510 --> 00:07:00,640 ideas and your abilities to help the 165 00:07:00,640 --> 00:07:03,500 defense of the nation . Thank you to 166 00:07:03,500 --> 00:07:06,200 all whether you're an alumni , a 167 00:07:06,200 --> 00:07:08,660 current participant , a coordinator or 168 00:07:08,660 --> 00:07:11,420 just a supervisor that wants to make 169 00:07:11,420 --> 00:07:13,560 sure that you give all talented 170 00:07:13,560 --> 00:07:15,840 individuals regardless of any physical 171 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:17,562 disabilities that they have an 172 00:07:17,562 --> 00:07:19,618 opportunity to be successful . Thank 173 00:07:19,618 --> 00:07:22,480 you . The U . D . Stands behind all of 174 00:07:22,480 --> 00:07:24,760 you . We stand behind our components . 175 00:07:25,240 --> 00:07:27,630 Our goal is to recruit hire an advanced 176 00:07:27,630 --> 00:07:29,880 individuals with disabilities through 177 00:07:29,880 --> 00:07:31,769 the W . R . P . To ensure that we 178 00:07:31,769 --> 00:07:34,510 remain a model employer and we will 179 00:07:34,510 --> 00:07:37,060 work to advance diversity and inclusion 180 00:07:37,740 --> 00:07:39,684 with individuals with disabilities 181 00:07:39,684 --> 00:07:42,140 being part of that scenario . This 182 00:07:42,140 --> 00:07:45,140 year's awards program falls on the 31st 183 00:07:45,140 --> 00:07:47,050 anniversary of the Americans with 184 00:07:47,050 --> 00:07:49,810 Disabilities Act . This is a time for 185 00:07:49,810 --> 00:07:52,032 us to acknowledge the unique skills and 186 00:07:52,032 --> 00:07:53,699 talents that individuals with 187 00:07:53,699 --> 00:07:55,699 disabilities bring to the workplace 188 00:07:55,699 --> 00:07:57,866 while acknowledging our successes . We 189 00:07:57,866 --> 00:08:00,032 need to continue to strive to increase 190 00:08:00,032 --> 00:08:01,921 opportunities for individuals and 191 00:08:01,921 --> 00:08:04,170 veterans with disabilities . If we 192 00:08:04,170 --> 00:08:06,392 hired the best talent , we must turn to 193 00:08:06,392 --> 00:08:08,614 the best and most diverse talent pool , 194 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:11,230 diversity , drives innovation and 195 00:08:11,230 --> 00:08:14,040 iniquity In closing , I want to 196 00:08:14,040 --> 00:08:17,320 recognize you all , Just thank you . 197 00:08:17,330 --> 00:08:19,552 This has been a challenge for all of us 198 00:08:19,552 --> 00:08:21,980 during the COVID-19 , but we've managed 199 00:08:21,980 --> 00:08:24,202 to find ways to keep the mission moving 200 00:08:24,202 --> 00:08:27,040 forward and our talented employees with 201 00:08:27,040 --> 00:08:29,207 disabilities has been at the centre in 202 00:08:29,207 --> 00:08:31,490 forefront of making that happen . I am 203 00:08:31,490 --> 00:08:33,700 grateful for all your work and for the 204 00:08:33,700 --> 00:08:35,644 creativity and this virtual way of 205 00:08:35,644 --> 00:08:37,867 doing things . It's allowed us to focus 206 00:08:37,867 --> 00:08:39,756 on the importance of what we do . 207 00:08:40,040 --> 00:08:42,090 Congratulations ! Are award winners 208 00:08:42,090 --> 00:08:44,620 today . We're honored to have the 209 00:08:44,620 --> 00:08:46,731 workforce recruitment program helping 210 00:08:46,731 --> 00:08:48,620 to deliver the next generation of 211 00:08:48,620 --> 00:08:52,460 workforce talent to our nation . Good 212 00:08:52,460 --> 00:08:55,400 afternoon everyone . I am Clarence 213 00:08:55,400 --> 00:08:57,420 johnson . I have the pleasure of 214 00:08:57,420 --> 00:08:59,720 serving as the director in the D . O . 215 00:08:59,720 --> 00:09:02,053 D . Diversity managed Operations center . 216 00:09:02,840 --> 00:09:04,470 I would like to extend my 217 00:09:04,470 --> 00:09:07,660 congratulations to this year's awardees 218 00:09:08,440 --> 00:09:10,720 to each of the workforce recruitment 219 00:09:10,720 --> 00:09:14,370 program , interns practitioners and 220 00:09:14,370 --> 00:09:16,481 supporting DLD components . Thank you 221 00:09:16,481 --> 00:09:19,350 so much for your outstanding service 222 00:09:19,740 --> 00:09:22,530 and for lending your talents to the 223 00:09:22,530 --> 00:09:25,940 Department of Defense for the past 224 00:09:25,940 --> 00:09:28,990 several years I'm proud to say that the 225 00:09:28,990 --> 00:09:31,250 U . S . Department of Defense has been 226 00:09:31,250 --> 00:09:33,910 leading federal agencies with becoming 227 00:09:33,910 --> 00:09:36,790 a model employer for individuals with 228 00:09:36,790 --> 00:09:39,980 disabilities . It is a privilege to be 229 00:09:39,980 --> 00:09:42,030 here today to recognize the 230 00:09:42,030 --> 00:09:45,430 achievements of the W . R . P . And its 231 00:09:45,430 --> 00:09:48,600 participants . Thank you to Miss 232 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:51,030 jennifer , she Deputy Assistant 233 00:09:51,030 --> 00:09:53,420 Secretary , Office of disability 234 00:09:53,420 --> 00:09:55,760 Employment policy , U . S . Department 235 00:09:55,770 --> 00:09:58,870 of Labor and to Mr William , Booth 236 00:09:58,880 --> 00:10:01,090 Director Defense human resources 237 00:10:01,090 --> 00:10:03,700 activity . Thank you for your support 238 00:10:03,700 --> 00:10:06,860 to this very important program . We 239 00:10:06,860 --> 00:10:09,380 truly appreciate your partnership as 240 00:10:09,390 --> 00:10:12,040 advocates for the W . R . P , which is 241 00:10:12,040 --> 00:10:14,151 a special appreciation which goes out 242 00:10:14,151 --> 00:10:16,207 to a workforce recruitment program , 243 00:10:16,207 --> 00:10:18,262 participants for choosing to work in 244 00:10:18,262 --> 00:10:20,484 the federal government . You have other 245 00:10:20,484 --> 00:10:23,120 options yet you chose to contribute 246 00:10:23,120 --> 00:10:25,550 your skills and abilities to support 247 00:10:25,550 --> 00:10:28,370 your nation , help you're having an 248 00:10:28,370 --> 00:10:30,450 enjoyable and productive experience 249 00:10:30,460 --> 00:10:32,810 which will give you a solid foundation 250 00:10:32,810 --> 00:10:35,210 to build upon and carry with you 251 00:10:35,210 --> 00:10:37,099 throughout your career within the 252 00:10:37,099 --> 00:10:39,340 federal government or in the private or 253 00:10:39,340 --> 00:10:42,650 non profit sectors . I am very proud to 254 00:10:42,650 --> 00:10:44,940 share the D . L . D . S . W . R . P . 255 00:10:44,940 --> 00:10:47,780 Number of highest continues to expand 256 00:10:47,790 --> 00:10:49,760 its reach across the Department of 257 00:10:49,760 --> 00:10:52,870 Defense . WP is a very valuable 258 00:10:52,870 --> 00:10:55,280 resource that is deal these recruiting 259 00:10:55,280 --> 00:10:57,800 pipeline with a focus to employ 260 00:10:57,810 --> 00:11:00,060 individuals with targeted disabilities 261 00:11:00,940 --> 00:11:03,210 with W . R . P . We are definitely 262 00:11:03,210 --> 00:11:05,860 improving this D . O . D . Priority . 263 00:11:06,940 --> 00:11:09,870 The W RP provides eligible candidates 264 00:11:09,880 --> 00:11:11,547 with disabilities through the 265 00:11:11,547 --> 00:11:14,360 Department of Labors database and all 266 00:11:14,360 --> 00:11:16,960 the D . O . D . W . R . P Plus program . 267 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:20,680 This program provides a process to hire 268 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:23,070 candidates with disabilities identified 269 00:11:23,070 --> 00:11:25,480 by D . O . D . Managers and from local 270 00:11:25,480 --> 00:11:27,900 communities including military bases 271 00:11:27,910 --> 00:11:31,590 worldwide . Ladies and gentlemen and 272 00:11:31,590 --> 00:11:34,470 distinguished guests were so pleased to 273 00:11:34,470 --> 00:11:36,840 have you join us today to honor the 274 00:11:36,840 --> 00:11:38,910 service and the commitment of our 275 00:11:38,910 --> 00:11:42,570 exceptional WLP participants . The W . 276 00:11:42,570 --> 00:11:44,681 R . P , dedicated young men and women 277 00:11:44,681 --> 00:11:46,920 are our nation's future . We believe 278 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:49,087 you experience gained while working at 279 00:11:49,087 --> 00:11:50,753 the department demonstrates a 280 00:11:50,753 --> 00:11:53,590 commitment to public service . This 281 00:11:53,590 --> 00:11:55,600 experience will follow you wherever 282 00:11:55,600 --> 00:11:57,933 your professional career might take you . 283 00:11:58,740 --> 00:12:01,120 These W . R . P . Awards bear the name 284 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:04,060 of Judith C gilliam , the only woman 285 00:12:04,070 --> 00:12:06,980 exemplary civilian indio , the history 286 00:12:06,990 --> 00:12:08,830 honored for meeting the highest 287 00:12:08,830 --> 00:12:11,250 standards of Korea civilian excellence . 288 00:12:11,840 --> 00:12:14,670 Her photo is on view and the Pentagon 289 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:17,250 along the a ring between Carter's two 290 00:12:17,250 --> 00:12:19,360 and 3 where a permanent exhibit 291 00:12:19,360 --> 00:12:21,380 recognized the contributions and 292 00:12:21,380 --> 00:12:23,436 accomplishments of her distinguished 293 00:12:23,436 --> 00:12:26,260 service . Now , only nine civilians in 294 00:12:26,260 --> 00:12:28,790 total have earned this recognition 295 00:12:28,800 --> 00:12:32,730 since 1789 , judy was a 296 00:12:32,730 --> 00:12:35,980 senior pentagon civilian For 25 years , 297 00:12:35,980 --> 00:12:37,647 she championed employees with 298 00:12:37,647 --> 00:12:39,820 disabilities and workforce diversity 299 00:12:39,820 --> 00:12:41,709 programs within the Department of 300 00:12:41,709 --> 00:12:44,660 Defense . Her service and dedication 301 00:12:44,670 --> 00:12:46,860 improved equal employment , equal 302 00:12:46,860 --> 00:12:49,300 opportunity and equal access for 303 00:12:49,310 --> 00:12:52,140 individual disabilities . I worked 304 00:12:52,140 --> 00:12:54,520 closely with judy as she and other 305 00:12:54,530 --> 00:12:56,620 committed individuals envision and 306 00:12:56,620 --> 00:12:59,190 develop the W . R . P into what it is 307 00:12:59,190 --> 00:13:01,780 today . I actually keep a picture of 308 00:13:01,780 --> 00:13:04,500 Judah Gilliam by my desk as a reminder 309 00:13:04,510 --> 00:13:06,840 of her remarkable accomplishments . You 310 00:13:06,840 --> 00:13:08,784 see Junior once said , and I quote 311 00:13:08,784 --> 00:13:11,030 inclusion and empowerment are the 312 00:13:11,030 --> 00:13:13,380 things that make diversity great . End 313 00:13:13,380 --> 00:13:16,260 of quote , the Wi Fi stands out as a 314 00:13:16,260 --> 00:13:18,880 model employer of talented individual 315 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:21,158 disabilities in the federal government . 316 00:13:21,340 --> 00:13:23,396 These efforts have led us to explore 317 00:13:23,396 --> 00:13:25,620 new ways to liberate the W . R . P . 318 00:13:25,630 --> 00:13:27,830 Extending its reach to be even more 319 00:13:27,830 --> 00:13:31,690 inclusive . The WP remains strong as we 320 00:13:31,690 --> 00:13:34,360 continue to improve and grow to address 321 00:13:34,360 --> 00:13:36,416 the needs of the federal workforce . 322 00:13:36,940 --> 00:13:39,460 The success of the WP serves as 323 00:13:39,470 --> 00:13:41,660 testament to the program founders , 324 00:13:41,660 --> 00:13:43,960 continuing the legacy and significant 325 00:13:43,960 --> 00:13:46,127 impact that the W . R . P . Has across 326 00:13:46,127 --> 00:13:48,860 the federal government in a world with 327 00:13:48,860 --> 00:13:51,240 a shrinking talent pool and a greater 328 00:13:51,240 --> 00:13:53,510 demand for innovation and flexibility . 329 00:13:53,520 --> 00:13:55,920 It is imperative that individual 330 00:13:55,920 --> 00:13:57,920 disabilities joined the workforce , 331 00:13:58,140 --> 00:14:01,020 their skills and talents are needed to 332 00:14:01,020 --> 00:14:03,430 advance the mission of DLD and other 333 00:14:03,430 --> 00:14:06,050 federal agencies . R . W . R . P 334 00:14:06,050 --> 00:14:08,860 interns have lent their talents time , 335 00:14:09,340 --> 00:14:12,650 effort , energy and ingenuity to their 336 00:14:12,650 --> 00:14:14,970 components and military departments to 337 00:14:14,970 --> 00:14:16,914 bring their latest from academia , 338 00:14:16,914 --> 00:14:19,680 their youth streamlined services in 339 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:22,230 identifying ways to create a better and 340 00:14:22,230 --> 00:14:24,508 more positive work environment for all . 341 00:14:25,300 --> 00:14:28,090 In closing , I encourage the award 342 00:14:28,090 --> 00:14:30,034 recipients to let today's ceremony 343 00:14:30,034 --> 00:14:32,280 served as a reminder that you can be a 344 00:14:32,280 --> 00:14:34,224 leader in whatever career path you 345 00:14:34,224 --> 00:14:37,260 choose and accomplish great things . We 346 00:14:37,260 --> 00:14:39,316 are D . O . D . Recognized that your 347 00:14:39,316 --> 00:14:41,850 unique talents and abilities are vowed 348 00:14:41,850 --> 00:14:44,450 to total force mission effectiveness . 349 00:14:45,040 --> 00:14:47,780 From here . There are no boundaries you 350 00:14:47,780 --> 00:14:51,610 cannot surpass Now . It is our pleasure 351 00:14:51,610 --> 00:14:54,240 to introduce our keynote speaker , Mr 352 00:14:54,240 --> 00:14:56,970 john Sloan , a workforce recruitment 353 00:14:56,980 --> 00:14:59,430 program . Alumni , please welcome our 354 00:14:59,430 --> 00:15:01,750 colleague and friend , john Sloan . 355 00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:07,140 Hello everyone . Good afternoon . Well 356 00:15:07,140 --> 00:15:09,520 what a pleasure it is for me as a proud 357 00:15:09,530 --> 00:15:13,090 workforce recruitment program alum to 358 00:15:13,090 --> 00:15:15,480 speak before the current and former W . 359 00:15:15,480 --> 00:15:17,758 R . P . Colleagues gathered here today . 360 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:20,762 I would be remiss if I did not 361 00:15:20,762 --> 00:15:22,540 acknowledge the presence of the 362 00:15:22,540 --> 00:15:24,318 following distinguished guest . 363 00:15:26,540 --> 00:15:27,950 Mr William Booth , 364 00:15:30,210 --> 00:15:31,960 Mr Clarence , johnson 365 00:15:34,240 --> 00:15:35,950 and mr SAm Drummond . 366 00:15:38,840 --> 00:15:41,380 For more than a decade after my W RP 367 00:15:41,380 --> 00:15:43,324 internship , I had been working at 368 00:15:43,324 --> 00:15:45,110 various US government financial 369 00:15:45,110 --> 00:15:47,090 positions with increasing 370 00:15:47,100 --> 00:15:50,960 responsibility during my career . My 371 00:15:50,960 --> 00:15:53,182 current responsibilities as a financial 372 00:15:53,182 --> 00:15:55,127 manager include providing detailed 373 00:15:55,127 --> 00:15:57,550 analysis and insight into the Defense 374 00:15:57,550 --> 00:16:00,460 Logistics agency's energies , petroleum 375 00:16:00,840 --> 00:16:03,920 area of space , natural gas , renewable 376 00:16:03,920 --> 00:16:06,710 energy , electricity and utility 377 00:16:06,710 --> 00:16:08,250 privatisations programs . 378 00:16:11,340 --> 00:16:13,284 How did I reached to this level of 379 00:16:13,284 --> 00:16:15,507 success and why did I initially sign up 380 00:16:15,507 --> 00:16:18,560 for W . AARP ? Okay , 381 00:16:19,240 --> 00:16:21,240 well , nearing my master's degree , 382 00:16:21,240 --> 00:16:23,351 nearing the completion of my master's 383 00:16:23,351 --> 00:16:25,573 degree in public policy at George Mason 384 00:16:25,573 --> 00:16:29,110 University , A 385 00:16:29,110 --> 00:16:31,560 practical real world internship was a 386 00:16:31,560 --> 00:16:33,760 prerequisite to completing my degree . 387 00:16:34,940 --> 00:16:36,829 My friends and colleagues who had 388 00:16:36,829 --> 00:16:39,051 participated in the W . R . P . Program 389 00:16:39,051 --> 00:16:41,218 suggested I consider an internship via 390 00:16:41,218 --> 00:16:45,000 W . R . P . I discovered that the W . R . 391 00:16:45,000 --> 00:16:47,250 P . Internship would satisfy both my 392 00:16:47,250 --> 00:16:49,020 internship and work experience 393 00:16:49,020 --> 00:16:51,380 requirements in an environment where 394 00:16:51,380 --> 00:16:54,040 people work together and have equal 395 00:16:54,040 --> 00:16:56,300 respect regardless of any differences . 396 00:16:58,940 --> 00:17:01,273 At first , I hesitated to apply for a W . 397 00:17:01,273 --> 00:17:03,384 R . P . Internship because I had been 398 00:17:03,384 --> 00:17:05,760 offered six other internship positions 399 00:17:05,760 --> 00:17:08,870 concurrently . However , it was W . R . 400 00:17:08,870 --> 00:17:11,037 P . S . Flexibility with the potential 401 00:17:11,037 --> 00:17:13,037 of it becoming a permanent position 402 00:17:13,037 --> 00:17:15,148 that won me over instead of the other 403 00:17:15,148 --> 00:17:17,930 paid internships . Little did I know 404 00:17:17,930 --> 00:17:20,152 that those were not the only benefits I 405 00:17:20,152 --> 00:17:24,050 would gain my current Della team and I 406 00:17:24,050 --> 00:17:25,820 solve problems by having open 407 00:17:25,820 --> 00:17:28,990 communication continuously . We utilize 408 00:17:28,990 --> 00:17:30,990 the most current technology for our 409 00:17:30,990 --> 00:17:33,310 communications , which remove barriers 410 00:17:33,350 --> 00:17:35,572 that could hinder me from being equally 411 00:17:35,572 --> 00:17:37,890 skilled and valued as any of my other 412 00:17:37,890 --> 00:17:41,500 coworkers . The team is cohesive enough 413 00:17:41,500 --> 00:17:43,390 that I smile at the looks on my 414 00:17:43,390 --> 00:17:46,000 coworkers faces when they forget that I 415 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:49,890 am deaf . These 416 00:17:49,890 --> 00:17:52,900 moments remind me that they do not see 417 00:17:52,910 --> 00:17:55,800 a disability in me , even though some 418 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:58,060 colleagues may think that perhaps they 419 00:17:58,060 --> 00:18:00,400 have just offended me . In reality it 420 00:18:00,400 --> 00:18:03,270 is just the opposite in this current 421 00:18:03,270 --> 00:18:05,500 pandemic setting . The acceleration in 422 00:18:05,500 --> 00:18:08,080 the use of technology as collaboration 423 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:10,970 tools also further enhances employees 424 00:18:10,970 --> 00:18:13,610 with disabilities immeasurably in how 425 00:18:13,610 --> 00:18:15,832 they are able to collaborate with their 426 00:18:15,832 --> 00:18:19,730 colleagues . My personal drive 427 00:18:19,850 --> 00:18:21,906 is to learn new business models that 428 00:18:21,906 --> 00:18:23,739 will aid me and our team and our 429 00:18:23,739 --> 00:18:26,030 performance . I started working at D . 430 00:18:26,030 --> 00:18:28,700 L . A . When the agency began migrating 431 00:18:28,700 --> 00:18:31,660 to a new integrated enterprise resource 432 00:18:31,660 --> 00:18:34,660 planning system from an older multi 433 00:18:34,670 --> 00:18:38,180 system platform , the enterprise wide 434 00:18:38,180 --> 00:18:40,650 migration demanded resources and new 435 00:18:40,650 --> 00:18:43,270 skills . I basically threw myself into 436 00:18:43,270 --> 00:18:45,520 the task and learned a host of new 437 00:18:45,520 --> 00:18:48,790 skills for both business processes and 438 00:18:48,790 --> 00:18:52,780 system capabilities . At that time , I 439 00:18:52,780 --> 00:18:55,002 recognize that I have a natural ability 440 00:18:55,002 --> 00:18:57,113 to work well with colleagues and that 441 00:18:57,113 --> 00:18:59,113 having a disability is only a minor 442 00:18:59,113 --> 00:19:01,058 distraction for those who may have 443 00:19:01,058 --> 00:19:03,169 taken the opportunity to work with me 444 00:19:07,940 --> 00:19:10,080 along with a positive attitude . My 445 00:19:10,080 --> 00:19:11,913 personal drive made working with 446 00:19:11,913 --> 00:19:14,880 colleagues and rewarding experience . I 447 00:19:14,880 --> 00:19:16,824 did not allow my deafness to be an 448 00:19:16,824 --> 00:19:19,630 obstacle to learning while working with 449 00:19:19,630 --> 00:19:21,852 other team members who also do not know 450 00:19:21,852 --> 00:19:24,220 sign language . They realize that 451 00:19:24,220 --> 00:19:26,570 communicating nonverbally can also be 452 00:19:26,570 --> 00:19:30,490 therapeutic . W . R . 453 00:19:30,490 --> 00:19:32,950 P . Gave me a beginning platform to 454 00:19:32,950 --> 00:19:35,310 learn new jobs and showcase my talents . 455 00:19:36,240 --> 00:19:38,960 Indeed , there is value added benefits 456 00:19:39,110 --> 00:19:41,780 for those host organizations of W . R . 457 00:19:41,780 --> 00:19:45,060 P . Candidates to foster morale , to 458 00:19:45,060 --> 00:19:47,490 enhance diversity and to meet both the 459 00:19:47,490 --> 00:19:49,450 short term and long term mission 460 00:19:49,450 --> 00:19:53,450 requirements . My advice for 461 00:19:53,450 --> 00:19:56,320 each of my W . R . P . Colleagues is to 462 00:19:56,320 --> 00:19:58,790 position yourself as a bridge builder 463 00:19:58,800 --> 00:20:01,022 who will elevate your standing and your 464 00:20:01,022 --> 00:20:04,330 colleagues . Standing , integrity , 465 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:07,290 knowledge and character are all 466 00:20:07,290 --> 00:20:09,401 attributes that should exemplify your 467 00:20:09,401 --> 00:20:10,670 values as a person 468 00:20:13,540 --> 00:20:15,651 wherever you are in a year from now . 469 00:20:15,651 --> 00:20:17,630 Remember always to turn any 470 00:20:17,630 --> 00:20:19,990 discrimination you may encounter into a 471 00:20:19,990 --> 00:20:23,840 teachable moment and 472 00:20:23,840 --> 00:20:26,007 remind yourself that you are a builder 473 00:20:26,007 --> 00:20:29,650 of bridges and not dams . My W 474 00:20:29,650 --> 00:20:32,060 RP supervisor , mr . Craig Zasloff 475 00:20:32,540 --> 00:20:34,740 helped me realize that the only 476 00:20:34,740 --> 00:20:37,410 limitation we encounter are the ones 477 00:20:37,410 --> 00:20:41,110 that we put on ourselves . We must 478 00:20:41,110 --> 00:20:43,670 recognize that each of us need people 479 00:20:43,670 --> 00:20:45,892 along the way to help us to see that we 480 00:20:45,892 --> 00:20:47,950 can truly succeed in places where we 481 00:20:47,950 --> 00:20:49,839 previously thought . We could not 482 00:20:49,839 --> 00:20:53,370 succeed . In conclusion , I encourage 483 00:20:53,370 --> 00:20:55,620 you to stand firm and make the best of 484 00:20:55,620 --> 00:20:59,430 both the good and bad situations . Our 485 00:20:59,430 --> 00:21:00,930 differences supply us with 486 00:21:00,930 --> 00:21:02,986 opportunities to explore alternative 487 00:21:02,986 --> 00:21:06,810 ideas and show empathy for others . If 488 00:21:06,810 --> 00:21:09,310 you need help , do not be afraid to ask 489 00:21:09,310 --> 00:21:11,490 for it . You are more robust and 490 00:21:11,490 --> 00:21:13,850 important today than you may realize . 491 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:19,020 Ladies and gentlemen , It is now our 492 00:21:19,020 --> 00:21:22,170 pleasure to present the 2022 , 493 00:21:22,800 --> 00:21:25,170 workforce recruitment program awards . 494 00:21:25,840 --> 00:21:28,050 The D . O . D . W . R . P . Awards 495 00:21:28,240 --> 00:21:30,351 Support the department's longstanding 496 00:21:30,351 --> 00:21:33,490 goal of 2% employment participation of 497 00:21:33,490 --> 00:21:35,657 individuals with targeted disabilities 498 00:21:35,657 --> 00:21:37,434 within the D . O . D . Civilian 499 00:21:37,434 --> 00:21:39,300 workforce And the department's 500 00:21:39,300 --> 00:21:42,090 compliance with section 501 of the 501 00:21:42,090 --> 00:21:45,800 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 93 502 00:21:45,800 --> 00:21:49,780 pl 1 12 in meeting Section five oh 503 00:21:49,780 --> 00:21:52,470 ones intent . Federal policy declares 504 00:21:52,470 --> 00:21:54,310 that as a part of a continuing 505 00:21:54,310 --> 00:21:56,366 affirmative program to promote equal 506 00:21:56,366 --> 00:21:59,840 opportunity agencies shall provide 507 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:02,990 recognition to employees , supervisors , 508 00:22:03,000 --> 00:22:05,590 managers and units demonstrating 509 00:22:05,590 --> 00:22:07,540 superior accomplishment in equal 510 00:22:07,540 --> 00:22:10,790 employment opportunity . The Judith 511 00:22:10,790 --> 00:22:12,880 Gilliam awards are presented to 512 00:22:12,880 --> 00:22:14,713 individual workforce recruitment 513 00:22:14,713 --> 00:22:16,670 program participants who have 514 00:22:16,670 --> 00:22:18,726 demonstrated exceptional achievement 515 00:22:18,726 --> 00:22:20,670 during the course of their R . P . 516 00:22:20,670 --> 00:22:24,450 Internships . Miss Judith Gilliam was 517 00:22:24,450 --> 00:22:26,430 the defining Trailblazer in the 518 00:22:26,430 --> 00:22:28,097 advocacy for individuals with 519 00:22:28,097 --> 00:22:30,370 disabilities , both serving in the 520 00:22:30,370 --> 00:22:32,426 Department of Defense and throughout 521 00:22:32,426 --> 00:22:34,037 the federal government . Her 522 00:22:34,037 --> 00:22:36,770 accomplishments are a record of firsts . 523 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:39,607 While employed at the US Civil Service 524 00:22:39,607 --> 00:22:41,880 Commission and US Equal Employment 525 00:22:41,880 --> 00:22:44,270 Opportunity Commission . Gilliam wrote 526 00:22:44,280 --> 00:22:46,430 two of the basic documents upon which 527 00:22:46,430 --> 00:22:48,597 the Federal Affirmative Action Program 528 00:22:48,597 --> 00:22:50,819 for people with disabilities is based . 529 00:22:51,140 --> 00:22:53,830 In 1983 she joined the Department of 530 00:22:53,830 --> 00:22:55,990 Defense as the First Department Level 531 00:22:55,990 --> 00:22:58,880 Disability Program Manager , although 532 00:22:58,880 --> 00:23:01,460 it was unfunded when Gilliam took over 533 00:23:01,940 --> 00:23:05,040 By 2003 , the diode disability program 534 00:23:05,050 --> 00:23:07,260 had an annual budget of approximately 535 00:23:07,270 --> 00:23:10,880 $8.5 million . Gilliam was 536 00:23:10,880 --> 00:23:12,936 widely consulted as a subject matter 537 00:23:12,936 --> 00:23:15,810 expert advising on electronic access 538 00:23:15,810 --> 00:23:18,032 and building standards for the disabled 539 00:23:18,032 --> 00:23:20,143 within the department , other federal 540 00:23:20,143 --> 00:23:22,550 agencies and outside organizations . 541 00:23:23,240 --> 00:23:25,462 She became an influential figure in the 542 00:23:25,462 --> 00:23:27,573 national disability rights movement . 543 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:30,920 She also served with distinction as 544 00:23:30,920 --> 00:23:33,580 Diodes . Asian pacific american program 545 00:23:33,580 --> 00:23:37,270 Manager since 1987 And as interim 546 00:23:37,270 --> 00:23:39,820 manager of Diodes Federal Women's 547 00:23:39,820 --> 00:23:42,860 Program from 1991 to 1994 . 548 00:23:44,240 --> 00:23:46,370 For her important and highly visible 549 00:23:46,370 --> 00:23:48,600 work , Judith gilliam earned 550 00:23:48,600 --> 00:23:50,656 recognition from fellow employees in 551 00:23:50,656 --> 00:23:52,322 the Department of Defense and 552 00:23:52,322 --> 00:23:54,580 throughout the federal workforce . She 553 00:23:54,580 --> 00:23:56,802 was also honored with numerous awards , 554 00:23:57,030 --> 00:23:59,252 including the Outstanding Service Award 555 00:23:59,252 --> 00:24:01,363 of the Federal asian pacific American 556 00:24:01,363 --> 00:24:03,980 Council and twice the civilian Career 557 00:24:03,980 --> 00:24:05,980 Service Award from the Secretary of 558 00:24:05,980 --> 00:24:06,980 Defense . 559 00:24:11,540 --> 00:24:13,990 It is now our pleasure To announce the 560 00:24:13,990 --> 00:24:17,540 2022 , Judith C . 561 00:24:17,540 --> 00:24:20,110 Gilliam Award Winners for the workforce 562 00:24:20,110 --> 00:24:23,310 recruitment program from the Department 563 00:24:23,310 --> 00:24:25,680 of the Navy . The Judith C . Gilliam 564 00:24:25,680 --> 00:24:28,370 Award is presented to Garrett Cookson 565 00:24:28,470 --> 00:24:31,360 for the year 2020 , Congratulations 566 00:24:31,360 --> 00:24:34,560 Garrett from the Department of the Navy . 567 00:24:35,040 --> 00:24:36,890 The Judith C . Gilliam Award is 568 00:24:36,890 --> 00:24:39,900 presented to Katsura Gains Department 569 00:24:39,900 --> 00:24:43,560 of the Navy 2020 from the Department of 570 00:24:43,560 --> 00:24:45,960 the Navy . The Judith C gilliam award 571 00:24:45,960 --> 00:24:47,770 is presented to brian Lester , 572 00:24:48,240 --> 00:24:51,780 Department of the Navy 2020 from the 573 00:24:51,780 --> 00:24:53,891 Department of the Navy . The Judith C 574 00:24:53,891 --> 00:24:56,113 gilliam award is presented to Gwendolyn 575 00:24:56,113 --> 00:24:58,310 Oscar wald , Department of the Navy 576 00:24:58,310 --> 00:25:02,050 2020 from the Department of the 577 00:25:02,050 --> 00:25:04,106 Navy . The Judith C gilliam award is 578 00:25:04,106 --> 00:25:06,850 presented to Mason Ellis , Department 579 00:25:06,850 --> 00:25:10,130 of the Navy 2021 from the Defense 580 00:25:10,130 --> 00:25:12,630 Logistics Agency . The Judith C Gilliam 581 00:25:12,630 --> 00:25:15,060 award is presented to Andrea Perry 582 00:25:15,440 --> 00:25:18,460 Defense Logistics Agency . 2021 583 00:25:19,540 --> 00:25:22,290 from the Defense Logistics Agency . The 584 00:25:22,290 --> 00:25:24,570 Judith C gilliam award is presented to 585 00:25:24,570 --> 00:25:27,930 robert jones Defense Logistics Agency 586 00:25:27,940 --> 00:25:31,280 2021 from the Army and Air Force 587 00:25:31,280 --> 00:25:33,700 Exchange service . The Judith C gilliam 588 00:25:33,700 --> 00:25:35,850 award is presented to Mike Steyer , 589 00:25:36,440 --> 00:25:38,650 Army and Air Force Exchange Service 590 00:25:38,810 --> 00:25:42,770 2021 from the Army and Air Force 591 00:25:42,770 --> 00:25:44,970 Exchange Service . The Judith C . 592 00:25:44,970 --> 00:25:47,510 Gilliam Award is presented to Jordan 593 00:25:47,640 --> 00:25:50,560 Pacifica for the year 2021 , 594 00:25:51,040 --> 00:25:54,920 Congratulations Jordan from the Defense 595 00:25:54,920 --> 00:25:57,310 Finance Accounting Service . The Judith 596 00:25:57,310 --> 00:25:59,199 C . Gilliam Award is presented to 597 00:25:59,199 --> 00:26:01,850 Lauren Custer for the year 2021 , 598 00:26:02,340 --> 00:26:06,080 Congratulations Lauren from the Defense 599 00:26:06,080 --> 00:26:08,920 contract management Agency . The Judith 600 00:26:08,920 --> 00:26:11,040 C . Gilliam Award is presented to 601 00:26:11,040 --> 00:26:14,050 Daniel Kelly for the year 2021 . 602 00:26:14,840 --> 00:26:16,270 Congratulations Daniel , 603 00:26:17,140 --> 00:26:19,780 Congratulations to the Judith C Gilliam 604 00:26:19,780 --> 00:26:23,660 Awards winners . It is now 605 00:26:23,660 --> 00:26:25,690 our pleasure to announce the award 606 00:26:25,690 --> 00:26:27,670 winners for outstanding W RP 607 00:26:27,670 --> 00:26:31,640 coordinators , W R P coordinators play 608 00:26:31,640 --> 00:26:33,696 a critical role in administering the 609 00:26:33,696 --> 00:26:35,807 program at the component level . They 610 00:26:35,807 --> 00:26:37,973 have been responsible for thousands of 611 00:26:37,973 --> 00:26:39,751 internship placements since the 612 00:26:39,751 --> 00:26:42,210 inception of the program from the 613 00:26:42,210 --> 00:26:44,810 Department of the Navy , Mina Farzana 614 00:26:44,810 --> 00:26:48,450 far for 2020 from the Department of the 615 00:26:48,450 --> 00:26:52,060 Navy , Mina Farzana far for 2021 616 00:26:53,540 --> 00:26:55,596 From the Department of the Navy Anya 617 00:26:55,596 --> 00:26:57,670 Fishbaugh for 2021 618 00:26:59,440 --> 00:27:01,110 from the National Geospatial 619 00:27:01,110 --> 00:27:04,170 Intelligence Agency Dan Blue one for 620 00:27:04,170 --> 00:27:07,860 2021 from the defense 621 00:27:07,860 --> 00:27:10,320 threat reduction agency . Cheryl 622 00:27:10,320 --> 00:27:13,270 Williams Patton For 2021 623 00:27:15,140 --> 00:27:17,029 from the Department of the Army . 624 00:27:17,140 --> 00:27:21,070 Matthew Burton for 2021 from the 625 00:27:21,070 --> 00:27:24,220 Army and Air Force Exchange Service B . 626 00:27:24,230 --> 00:27:26,560 Prasad For 2020 . 627 00:27:27,440 --> 00:27:30,180 Congratulations to our outstanding W . 628 00:27:30,180 --> 00:27:33,900 RP coordinators . It is 629 00:27:33,900 --> 00:27:36,310 now our pleasure to announce the award 630 00:27:36,310 --> 00:27:38,760 winners for outstanding W . RP 631 00:27:38,760 --> 00:27:42,020 recruiters . W . R . P . Recruiters 632 00:27:42,070 --> 00:27:44,160 spend countless hours every year 633 00:27:44,170 --> 00:27:46,850 interviewing and screening W RP 634 00:27:46,850 --> 00:27:49,510 internship candidates . Their efforts 635 00:27:49,510 --> 00:27:52,090 cannot be understated . Their work had 636 00:27:52,090 --> 00:27:53,923 directly contributed to the high 637 00:27:53,923 --> 00:27:57,630 caliber of W . R . P . Interns from the 638 00:27:57,630 --> 00:28:00,270 Department of the Navy Michelle Eddie 639 00:28:00,280 --> 00:28:03,490 for 2020 From the Department of the 640 00:28:03,490 --> 00:28:06,610 Navy Tracy page for 2021 641 00:28:07,740 --> 00:28:09,907 From the Department of the Navy Robert 642 00:28:09,907 --> 00:28:13,750 Hollander for 2020 from the 643 00:28:13,750 --> 00:28:16,940 Defense Logistics Agency Sonia S . 644 00:28:16,950 --> 00:28:19,400 Giddings , Outstanding Recruiter for 645 00:28:19,400 --> 00:28:23,120 2021 from the Defense 646 00:28:23,130 --> 00:28:26,170 Finance Accounting Service Lauren again 647 00:28:26,340 --> 00:28:30,200 for 2021 , from the Department of the 648 00:28:30,200 --> 00:28:34,170 Army thomas Hoffer For 2021 , 649 00:28:35,640 --> 00:28:37,696 from the Army and Air Force Exchange 650 00:28:37,696 --> 00:28:41,460 Service Valerie Waggoner for 2020 . 651 00:28:46,240 --> 00:28:48,680 It is now our pleasure to announce the 652 00:28:48,680 --> 00:28:51,340 award winners for outstanding W . R . P . 653 00:28:51,340 --> 00:28:54,810 Components . These diode components 654 00:28:55,000 --> 00:28:57,222 maintained the highest of standards and 655 00:28:57,222 --> 00:28:59,056 performance in administering the 656 00:28:59,056 --> 00:29:01,960 workforce recruitment program . In 2020 657 00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:05,630 and 2021 , The 658 00:29:05,630 --> 00:29:07,760 2020 outstanding components are 659 00:29:08,440 --> 00:29:12,200 Department of the Navy , 2020 Army and 660 00:29:12,210 --> 00:29:15,050 Air Force Exchange Service 2020 . 661 00:29:17,040 --> 00:29:19,860 The 2021 outstanding components are 662 00:29:20,640 --> 00:29:23,550 Department of the Air Force 2021 , 663 00:29:24,540 --> 00:29:27,770 Defense threat reduction agency , 2021 664 00:29:28,640 --> 00:29:31,760 Defense Health Agency 2021 665 00:29:32,840 --> 00:29:34,850 Washington headquarters service 666 00:29:35,440 --> 00:29:36,850 2021 . 667 00:29:48,040 --> 00:29:50,700 Good afternoon . I'm Sam Drummond , the 668 00:29:50,700 --> 00:29:53,020 associate director for the disability 669 00:29:53,030 --> 00:29:55,560 programs , Directorate diversity 670 00:29:55,560 --> 00:29:59,020 management Operations Center . We hope 671 00:29:59,020 --> 00:30:01,930 you enjoyed today's ceremony . We would 672 00:30:01,930 --> 00:30:04,870 like to thank Mr William Booth , Mr . 673 00:30:04,870 --> 00:30:08,620 Clarence johnson and mr John Sloan for 674 00:30:08,620 --> 00:30:12,460 supporting our celebration today . We 675 00:30:12,460 --> 00:30:14,460 would like to thank all D . O . D . 676 00:30:14,460 --> 00:30:16,670 Leadership for their continued efforts 677 00:30:16,680 --> 00:30:19,180 and commitment to advance employment 678 00:30:19,180 --> 00:30:21,620 opportunities for individuals with 679 00:30:21,620 --> 00:30:24,060 disabilities throughout the department . 680 00:30:24,840 --> 00:30:27,770 A special thank you to the vast network 681 00:30:27,780 --> 00:30:30,170 of workforce recruitment program 682 00:30:30,180 --> 00:30:33,710 practitioners . Your efforts across the 683 00:30:33,710 --> 00:30:35,950 D . O . D . Enterprise create a more 684 00:30:35,960 --> 00:30:39,110 innovative , effective and diverse 685 00:30:39,110 --> 00:30:43,010 workforce . Your daily contributions 686 00:30:43,020 --> 00:30:46,820 cannot be overstated . You play an 687 00:30:46,820 --> 00:30:48,880 important role in making today a 688 00:30:48,880 --> 00:30:52,790 reality . Finally , congratulations 689 00:30:52,790 --> 00:30:55,880 again to our award recipients . 690 00:30:57,240 --> 00:31:00,510 This concludes the annual workforce 691 00:31:00,510 --> 00:31:02,760 recruitment program awards ceremony . 692 00:31:03,340 --> 00:31:05,050 Thank you and have a great day .