NW Recruiters: Military Recruitment

DEVELOPING A NEW TALENT POOL:HOW TO CREATE & IMPLEMENT A MILITARY RECRUITMENT STRATEGY

Sean Kelley & Betta Beasley

THE MESSENGERS: WHY WE DO THIS

Social JusticeObligation

Legacy

Talent

Service Humanity

Passionate

“When it comes to U.S. military résumés, Silicon Valley is illiterate. It’s a shame…The American business world doesn’t know what to do with them.”

John Medved, Start-Up Nation

Lesson 1: Get Smart

Notes from slide 3Best practices:   https://www.veteranjobsmission.com/leading-practiceshttp://militaryfriendly.com/http://vets.syr.edu/pdfs/guidetoleadingpractices.pdf Learning for recruiters: http://thevalueofaveteran.com/http://hireamericasheroes.org/events/upcoming-events/ Statistics – the How Many Q’s: http://www.jcs.mil/About/ChairmansOfficeofReintegration.aspx

Military 101

Recruiting Training

Network with Military Recruiters – they are all willing to help!

40,000 Resources - Literally

Notes from slide 5Best practices:   https://www.veteranjobsmission.com/leading-practices/military-101-introduction-hiring-military-candidateshttps://www.veteranjobsmission.com/leading-practiceshttp://militaryfriendly.com/http://vets.syr.edu/pdfs/guidetoleadingpractices.pdf Learning for recruiters: http://thevalueofaveteran.com/http://hireamericasheroes.org/events/upcoming-events/ Statistics – the How Many Q’s: http://www.jcs.mil/About/ChairmansOfficeofReintegration.aspx

MLesson 2: Be Prepared for

Surprises

Lesson 3: Get to Know Veterans

“With kinship as the goal, other essential things fall into place;

without it, no justice, no peace.”Fr. Gregory Boyle, Tattoos on the

Heart

60K

Notes from slide 8Washington State DVA Women’s Conference: http://www.dva.wa.gov/women/women-veterans-summitTeam Red, White & Blue: http://www.teamrwb.org/A Job Can Change a Life, LinkedIn Talent Connect 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z6pZp8Lu7E

Flag Waving & Charity

Not Required

Lesson 4: Make the Build vs Buy Decision Early

For the Buyers• Hire Purpose• Recruit Military • Think creatively about employing veteran-owned

businesses – NAVOBA

For the Builders• TRUST through knowledge and affinity• Pick a profile or two, translate and hunt• Low cost events – US Chamber, USO-Hire Heroes USA,

SACC, MOJO

Places to Start

Notes from slide 11Hire Purpose: https://www.hirepurpose.com/companiesRecruit Military: http://recruitmilitary.com/ (Local event: June 4)National Association of Veteran Owned Businesses: http://navoba.com/

Events: US Chamber of Commerce Foundation: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/service-member-transition-summits USO – Hire Heroes USA Career Opportunity Days: https://www.hireheroesusa.org/career-opportunity-days/Service Academy Career Conference: https://sacc-jobfair.com/default.aspxMilitary MOJO: https://www.militarymojo.org/event-locations/

You had me at hello.

Lesson 5: Engage Your Hiring Leaders with a Plan

& Clear Ask

“When I wrote the VOW Act, this is exactly what I hoped and envisioned for all our nation’s veterans.”

Senator Patty Murray

Lesson 6: Be Bold and Creative

Case Study: Microsoft Software & Systems Academy

BUILD THE TALENT: HIDDEN PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

Each Cohort focuses on a specific Applied Skills Learning Path. As we expand the program, a base may deliver more than one cohort at a time, focused on different Applied Skills Learning Paths. Passing the exam awards a MTA Certification.

Software Tester

Software Developer

Database & BI Administrator

Server & Cloud Administrator

Applied Skills Learning Paths

Exam 98-379 Software Testing Fundamentals

Exam 98-361 Software Development Fundamentals

Exam 98-364 Database Fundamentals

Exam 98-366 Networking Fundamentals

Required Program Entrance Exams

Security Administrator Exam 98-367 Security Fundamentals

MSSA PROGRAM - JBLM COHORT #2

SPC Ryen MacababbadMilitary Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator

SSG Mark Switzer Cryptologic Linguist

MOS (Army)68W - Health Care Specialist: 292G - Food Service Specialist35P - Cryptologic Linguist: 335T - Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator: 111B – Infantryman: 211C – Indirect Fire Infantryman: 1152H - Ah-64d Attack Pilot: 191B - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic: 125N - Nodal Network Systems: 125S - Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer: 1

25B- Information Technology Specialist: 174D - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Specialist: 1

91A – Commissioned Officer, Ordnance Branch: 1AFSC (Air Force)3P0X1 – Security Forces: 13D1X3 – RF Transmission System Technician: 1* All are US Citizens with Security Clearances

COMPONENTArmy: 15Air Force: 2

RANKEnlisted: 15Officer: 2

GENDERMale: 15Female: 2

MINORITY7

EDUCATION

GED: 1High School: 2Some College: 10Undergraduate: 2Graduate: 2

MSSA PROGRAM – JOIN US & HIRE GRADUATES

Contact: [email protected]

Lesson 7: Your Mission, If You Choose To Accept It

“Tempered radicals set themselves apart by successfully navigating a middle ground. They

recognize modest and doable choices in between, such as choosing their battles, creating

pockets of learning, and making way for small wins.”

Debra E. Meyerson, Tempered Radicals

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