Scholarship, Mentoring, Training and Networking for Severely Wounded or Injured Veterans

You served. You sacrificed. Now it’s our turn. Jul 12, 2010 A scholarship, mentoring, training, networking and job placement program for wounded veterans

The Journey Jul 11, 2010 The journey begins with a wound or serious injury. It continues through painful therapy, surgeries, and treatment. When the time comes to leave the uniform behind, we are there to continue the journey with you – side by side – as you prepare for civilian life.

The Student Veteran Jul 10, 2010 Learn and prepare for your next career at a major university or community college (depending on academic background). An army of volunteers and staff are there to shepherd you and your fellow Wyakin Warriors through graduation, then position you for a rewarding career.

Destined for Leadership Jul 09, 2010 When a company hires a Wyakin Warrior, it knows its new employee is highly educated, highly trained, highly motivated, and well-connected. After graduation, we stay connected – for life – to be a ready source of information, networking, and troubleshooting as you progress in your career.

Watch the video of the Wyakin Warrior program at Boise State

Watch the KTVB report: “Recently blind veterans use new invention for college prep”

The Wyakin Warrior Foundation^TM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for severely wounded veterans that includes a full ride scholarship, a multi-layered mentoring program (including national-level mentors for each student), an ongoing training/seminar series given by the country’s leaders in business, industry and government, and robust networking to position them for a successful and rewarding career.

What is a Wyakin?

According to Native American legend, a wyakin is a spiritual guide that advises and protects a person throughout life. As a rite of passage, a young Native American was taken to an isolated mountain location where the child remained alone until the wyakin (often an animal such as an eagle or a wolf) appeared in a vision or dream.

(Paraphrased from “Our Brothers’ Keeper” by Richard Littell)