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Enterprise-wide Veteran Strategy Overview

Enterprise-wide Veteran Strategy Overview. Robert Humes On behalf of State HR May 19, 2014. Agenda. Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools Veterans Fellowship Program (VFP) Camo 2 Commerce Next Steps Questions. Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools.

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Enterprise-wide Veteran Strategy Overview

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  1. Enterprise-wide Veteran Strategy Overview Robert Humes On behalf of State HR May 19, 2014

  2. Agenda • Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools • Veterans Fellowship Program (VFP) • Camo 2 Commerce • Next Steps • Questions

  3. Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools • Ways To Use These Tools • Review applications • Target job announcements for veteran population • Source potential applicants

  4. Military Employee Populations • Enlisted Service Members (Non-Commissioned Officers) • Officers (Commissioned) • Guard/Reserve vs. Active Duty

  5. Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools • MyNextMove.Org/VETS Military.com/Skills-Translator/MOS-Translator

  6. Reviewing Applications • Look for similarities in keywords located on both your job announcement and the veteran's application materials. Use the tools to search these words and phrases to establish whether or not the applicant is competitive.

  7. Targeting Job Announcements • Veterans strongly encouraged to apply; ArmyPersonnel Specialist and NavyYeomen strongly encouraged to apply. • Use tools to find the military specialty code that matches your job class/title. Next, research the normal duties and assignments associated with the military specialty code.

  8. Sourcing LinkedIn.com H2H.Jobs ACAP.Lewis@Serco-NA.com

  9. Questions Insights

  10. Brief Overview • NW Edge Program Pre-requisite • Targeted job shadow opportunity • 40 non-consecutive hours; no more than 8 hours in one agency; 4 hours with one coach • 25 Fellows (pilot phase); 5-6 per quarter; All applications screened and vetted • Fellows develop meaningful information to close gaps; Build networks Washington State Veterans Fellowship Program (VFP)

  11. Vets Apply Online www.careers.wa.gov 1 5-6 Qualified Vets are matched with Vet Corps Employment Specialist 2 OFM crosswalks transferable skills and provides candidates with list of potential coaches 3 Candidates become responsible for scheduling their shadow time with coaches 4 Candidates and coaches participate in engaging shadows 5 Coaches and candidates provide feedback on experiences 6

  12. Questions Insights

  13. Brief Overview • Community Partnership • OJT; Non-permanent direct employment opportunities; 50% wage reimbursement • Union Parters Notified • MOU Being Prepared for Signature (OFM/PacMtn) • WDVA Tested Pilot • WSDOT active particpant Camo 2 Commerce

  14. Agency identifies temporary opportunity 1 Agency contacts C2C employer reps with position description or job announcement 2 C2C reps fills request from Agency within five working days 3 Agency Veterans Employment Specialist completes the OJT training plan 4 Employee and Agency sign the plan; employee is on-boarded and trained as usual 5 At the end of the temporary assignment C2C reps process salary reimbursements 6

  15. Job Announcement/Position Description Information

  16. Questions Insights

  17. Next Steps • Measure all strategies during pilot year • Aggressively share stories and working models • Support & Participate in VERG • Network across all military services ; Ask Questions • Continue to be a leading and active partner in the NW Edge Program on JBLM

  18. Contact Information Robert HumesTalent Acquisition & Retention ManagerWashington StateDepartment of RevenueRobertH@dor.wa.gov(360) 725-7496@BobbyHumes

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