United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC]

1. United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Building and Enhancing Your Workforce by Effectively Reaching and RecruitingVeterans Prepared for First Annual Energy Workforce Summit Charlotte, NC • October 15-17, 2006

2. Why Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 "Employers across America are realizing more than ever the great value veterans bring to the workplace." Charles “Chick” Ciccolella, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training Service

3. Why Veterans? technology proficiency United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Leading military-friendly companies say recruiting veterans is a smart business choice as these employees offer a unique blend of and skills as well as and the . Home Depot, for example, hired over 16,000 veterans in 2004 and over 17,000 in 2005. General Electric currently employs more than 6,000 veterans. leadership teamwork integrity, ability to perform under pressure Vets Fighting for Jobs on the Home Front Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder.com & Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn

4. Why Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 "The U.S. military offers The Home Depot a talent pool of highly skilled individuals who have unique knowledge and character from their military experience. In short, it's good for America and good for business." Bob Nardelli, Home Depot Chairman and CEO

5. How Do We Find Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Military-friendly firms Top five military-friendly companies rated in 2004 by G.I. Jobs online magazine: 1. The Home Depot2. Sprint3. General Electric4. Brinks5. Johnson Controls Top recruiters Most assets committed to recruiting veterans (2004 data): 1. Brink's2. The Home Depot3. EDS and Coca-Cola Enterprises Corporate Culture and Asset Allocation

6. Where Do I Find Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

7. Where Do I Find Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Transition Assistance is provided at most major military activities, here and overseas. Since TAP’s inception in 1991, VETS has been charged with “program delivery leadership” for TAP.

8. Where Do I Find Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Where are these Transition Assistance Program sites? http://www.dodtransportal.dod.mil/dav/lsnmedia/LSN/dodtransportal/ Or Google – DOD Transportal Your “First Hit” will take you there, then Click, “At Your Service” for a 58-page listing of all TAP site in the US and overseas, plus links to all of the National Guard and Reserve Centers

9. Where Do I Find Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 <hirevetsfirst.gov> EMPLOYER ZONE UPCOMING EVENTS Hire a Veteran Now! One-Stop Career Centers 10 Reasons to Hire Vets Be a HireVetsFirst Employer The Skills Translator Employer Testimonials Hire an Injured Veteran Email Sign-Up Veterans Employment Summit Currently lists 19 Job/Career Fairs (w/ contact info.) along with the first ever National Veterans Employment Summit and HireVetsFirst Job Fair hosted by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao. Linked to your states' One-Stop Career Center Systems

10. How do I Attract Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Be a HireVetsFirst Employer. Place the HVF logo on recruiting announcements, etc. That tells vets that you’re serious about bringing qualified veterans into your workforce. List your jobs with the One Stop Career System in your State. Talk with a veterans representative about your specific needs and recruiting goals and ask for help.

11. How do I Attract Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Get your occupations approved for VA OJT and Apprenticeship. Your starting wage PLUS a VA stipend with a starting range from $548.25 to $1030.20/month for an eligible service member will attract them to your jobs. Include this info. in your recruiting material. Contact your state’s State Approving Agency! http://www.saavetrain.org/index.htm

12. How do I Attract Veterans? United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Be Guard/Reserves Friendly! Today, many young men and women are choosing to serve the nation through the various Reserve Components, and a large number of transitioning (from active duty) service members are choosing to “stay Army,” or “stay Navy,” etc. by continuing their service, and their training, through the Reserves. As corporate citizens, we must adopt policies that support non-career service in the uniformed services. Enforcement, technical assistance and training Informal resolution , technical assistance and employer recognition

13. If All Else Fails United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 Contact your respective state’s USDOL/VETS Director. Go to <dol.gov/vets> and click on Staff Directory. Scroll down to your state. Ask for Help!

14. Reaching and Recruiting Veterans United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06 “Business prospers when Vets Work!” Steve Guess, USDOL/VETS Director for North Carolina