Mt. Carmel celebrates transitioning Soldier Tiffany Carlson! The Army Captain serves as a plans & logistics officer supporting 1,200 soldiers with varied global deployment responsibilities. We first helped Tiffany last Spring when she visited our Transition and Employment team on the recommendation of her supervisor. “At the time, I was pursuing medical school and personal interviews were a crucial part of the admissions process,” said Tiffany. “I was lacking in my interview skills at the time, and Mt. Carmel had a great reputation in this area.” Team member Jessica Griser helped prepare Tiffany through mock interviews in panel & individual formats. “In uniform, we use rehearsals to ensure we’re ready,” said Tiffany. “Through mock interviews & feedback from Jessica, I was prepared to shine during my medical school interviews.” Ultimately, Tiffany was granted interviews with four medical schools, accepting an August 2019 enrollment with Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. As she continues her transition, we caught up with her this week in Mt. Carmel’s partnered 5-day Advanced Transition and Jobseeker Course, Prep Connect 360. “This class helps transitioning veterans bridge the gap into the workforce in such a powerful way; It helped me, and so many of my classmates, with our self-awareness as we look to what will make us happy and satisfied as we consider second careers,” said Tiffany. “I think service members need to plan their exit strategy. Mt. Carmel is that one-stop shop -- they take care of all veterans, and veterans at every stage of life,” said Tiffany. “For me, they provided a peer navigator to help me succeed. For others who are long past their initial separation from the service, they offer help and are a reminder that veterans and their families are not alone. Our veterans, our transitioning service members and our families are lucky to have Mt. Carmel as a resource.” ... See MoreSee Less
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Over 30 scouts from Fountain, Colorado, the US Air Force Academy (Official) & Power Tech, a James Irwin Charter School earned their Americans with Disabilities Act Merit Badge at a Mt. Carmel event today. Scouts heard from Navy Veteran/Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Todd Kumro who, in the aftermath of injury, decided to have his injured leg removed and now thrives with a high-tech prosthetic; from El Paso County, Colorado Assistant Veterans Services Officer David Donohew who helps veterans access life-changing benefits following military service-connected injuries; from Rocky Mountain ADA Center Training Facilitator Sarah Garcia who discussed visible & invisible injuries, etiquette for interacting with those with different abilities, barrier removal, appropriate response to working animals & more; and from RMADAC Information Specialist Paul Simmons. Deaf since birth, Paul shared that sign language differs by culture and is used by 360 million globally. Paul emphasized people with different abilities live happy, productive lives like anyone else. ... See MoreSee Less
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Retired Army Col. Bob McLaughlin, Mt. Carmel Chief Operating Officer, addresses attendees at the American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Dinner March 15 at The Broadmoor. Bob represented Phil Long Enterprise as the event title sponsor speaking on the impact of the Red Cross everyday in our community, their importance as a Mt. Carmel partner, and referencing his time as the Fort Carson Garrison Commander and the crucial Red Cross role in notifying troops in times of family crisis back home. This year’s Hometown Heroes: bit.ly/2u87VAP ... See MoreSee Less
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