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2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 14-16, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott • Arlington, VA. Setting Up Veterans for Success in the Recruiting Process. Andrew Bouldin, Southern Company . Overview Topics. Introduction to Southern Company Military-Friendly Culture - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development SummitNovember 14-16, 2012
Crystal Gateway Marriott• Arlington, VA
Setting Up Veterans for Success in the Recruiting Process
Andrew Bouldin, Southern Company
Overview TopicsIntroduction to Southern Company
Military-Friendly Culture
Success Factors
Troops to Energy Jobs Partnership
Recruiting/Outreach Model
Results
Southern Company
4.4 million customers4 State footprintOperating Companies- Alabama Power- Georgia Power- Gulf Power- Mississippi Power- Southern Nuclear- Southern Power- SouthernLINC WirelessOver 300 locations
Premier Provider of Electric Power
Simple, transparent business model#149 on Fortune 500 listHistory of sustainable, predictable growthStrong financial performanceConsistent top quartile, customer satisfaction
Attractive Investment
Values driven by Southern Style- Unquestionable Trust - Superior Performance - Total CommitmentLoyal, long tenured workforce92% of workforce has a high level of engagement
Strong Culture, Employer
of Choice
Military-Friendly CultureCommitment from senior leadership
Military employee resource group
Company HR policies that go above and beyond legal requirements to support military reserve/guard members
Continuation of Pride, Honor, Duty and Discipline in civilian work
Success Factors Employ dedicated Recruiting Strategist to serve as COE for veteran hiring
Educate Hiring Managers on the value of veteran hires
Integrate military recruiting into ATS and recruiting processes
Target routine/high volume jobs and create and maintain pipelines– Operations , Maintenance, Security, IT, Nuclear
Source from military for individual jobs as needed – Engineers, Emergency Preparedness, Etc.
Match job skills to MOSs for more targeted recruiting
Provide interview support/prep to veterans
Demonstrate that hiring veterans is more that a patriotic gesture. It is an opportunity to enhance the quality and diversity of our workforce
Troops to Energy Jobs • Pilot initiative led by five investor-owned utilities
• CEWD – www.cewd.org• Troops to Energy Jobs – www.troopstoenergyjobs.com
• Provides a pathway for veterans to transition to energy industry jobs• Accelerates training and employability of veterans• Three phases:
• Ready Now veterans transition directly to energy jobs• Some education/training• Extensive post-secondary education
• Provides career resources and coaches• Provides resume and interview tips • Matches participants to career or educational pathways
Military Recruiting/Outreach ModelFocus Partnerships/Programs
National Branding & Career Awareness
• GI Jobs • CivilianJobs.com • Corporate Gray• Military Spouse Employment Program• Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve• DirectEmployers Military Network Sites
Regional Branding & Career Awareness
Recruiting & Outreach
• Troops to Energy Jobs• Service Academy Career Conferences• Military Base Transition Assistance Programs • Heroes to Hire• Marine For Life• Army Partnership for Youth Success
Local Recruiting & Outreach
• Hiring Our Heroes Recruiting Events - US Chamber of Commerce• Targeted Military Base Career Fairs & Career Days• Local Military Organizations/Associations
Results Southern Company Workforce – 11% Veteran or Reservist
2012 YTD Hires – 15% Veteran
2012 YTD Nuclear Hires – 37% Veteran
Highest Ranking Utility – GI Jobs Military Friendly Employers
Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military by CivilianJobs.com