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

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

First Annual Energy Workforce Summit

Building and Enhancing Your Workforce by Effectively

Reaching and Recruiting

VeteransCharlotte, NC • October 15-17, 2006

Prepared for

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

Why Veterans?

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.

Vets Fighting for Jobs on the Home Front

Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder.com & Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat

Quinn

Why Veterans?

leadershipteamwork integrity, technologyproficiency ability to perform under pressure

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

Why Veterans?

"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

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 Depot 2. Sprint3. General Electric4. Brinks5. Johnson Controls

Top recruiters

Most assets committed to recruiting veterans (2004 data):

1. Brink's 2. The Home Depot3. EDS and Coca-Cola Enterprises

How Do We Find Veterans?

Corporate Culture and Asset Allocation

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

Where Do I Find Veterans?

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

Where Do I Find Veterans?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.

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

Where Do I Find Veterans?Where are these Transition Assistance Program

sites?

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

http://www.dodtransportal.dod.mil/dav/lsnmedia/LSN/dodtransportal/

Or

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<hirevetsfirst.gov>

Hire a Veteran Now!One-Stop Career Centers10 Reasons to Hire VetsBe a HireVetsFirst EmployerThe Skills TranslatorEmployer TestimonialsHire an Injured VeteranEmail Sign-UpVeterans Employment Summit

UPCOMING EVENTSCurrently 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

EMPLOYER ZONE

Where Do I Find Veterans?

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

How do I Attract Veterans?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.

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

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

How do I Attract Veterans?

If All Else FailsContact 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!United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

United States Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment and Training Service [NC] 10/06

Reaching and Recruiting Veterans

“Business prospers when Vets Work!”Steve Guess, USDOL/VETS Director for North Carolina