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"I was impressed with the innovation of the TRACK program. With a motivated set of students, and a dedicated staff, these troops have a plan for a quick recovery and reintegration in society. This is the kind of work that VA can and should do with interested groups such as Wounded Warrior Project. I want to emphasize how impressed I was with the total concept." - VA Deputy Secretary Mansfield

 

In August 2008, WWP launched TRACK to offer wounded warriors an integrated approach to address long-term needs for education and training, advocacy, and secondary rehabilitative care for the MIND, BODY and SPIRIT. This unique program offers participants a range of college preparatory classes and services customized to their needs, helping them build career skills, train in veterans’ advocacy, and continue recovery toward a more independent life. The wounded warriors attend college classes as a group, with the ability to draw from their shared experiences. TRACK has three state-of-the art classrooms, as well as a gym, and individual workspaces for the warriors and instructors. TRACK’s first cohort began August 15, 2008.

 

Program Details

 

Each TRACK student receives a scholarship, which provides all class fees, books, materials, and a laptop, as well as individual housing and living expenses.  TRACK students receive a student grant the entire 12-month period.  Each TRACK student is required to save a portion of their pay, which is invested and returned to you with interest at the successful completion of the program.
 
Classes are provided through Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ), and credit can be applied toward a bachelor’s, associate degree, or vocational certificate. The second phase consists of an employment internship with local employers in Jacksonville, in the areas of IT, general business, and logistics. 

 

Directions for application 

 

  • Click here to complete TRACK application
    (The $15 fee for the FCCJ application has been waived. Please do not mail in a check)
  • Applicants should ignore Section IV of the application
  • Sign the bottom of the application on the back
  • After completing application and send to:

 

Wounded Warrior Project HQ
Attn: Melody Godwin
7020 A.C. Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256

 

Eligibility

 

  • Wounded in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, or in support of those operations
  • Veteran must not be receiving inpatient care during the 12 months
  • Veteran must be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits (20% or more service connected disability rating)
  • At this time, veteran must not be caring for dependents or animals
  • Must be able to relocate to Jacksonville, FL for 12 months

Only 15-20 warriors will be selected and the program begins every six months (August and January).

For more information, contact Melody Godwin at 904-405-1146, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Read the TRACK FAQs