Robert Humes

On behalf of State HR

May 19, 2014

Enterprise-wide Veteran Strategy Overview

Agenda• Military Skill & Experience Translation

Tools

• Veterans Fellowship Program (VFP)

• Camo 2 Commerce

• Next Steps

• Questions

Military Skill & Experience Translation

ToolsWays To Use These

Tools

• Review applications

• Target job announcements for veteran population

• Source potential applicants

Military Employee Populations

• Enlisted Service Members (Non-Commissioned Officers)

• Officers (Commissioned)

• Guard/Reserve vs. Active Duty

MyNextMove.Org/VETS

Military Skill & Experience Translation Tools

Military.com/Skills-Translator/MOS-Translator

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.

Targeting Job Announcements

• Veterans strongly encouraged to apply; Army Personnel Specialist and Navy Yeomen 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.

Sourcing

H2H.Jobs

LinkedIn.com

ACAP.Lewis@Serco-NA.com

Questions Insights

Washington State Veterans Fellowship

Program (VFP)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

Vets Apply Online www.careers.wa.go

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Vets Apply Online www.careers.wa.go

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5-6 Qualified Vets are matched with Vet Corps Employment

Specialist

5-6 Qualified Vets are matched with Vet Corps Employment

Specialist

OFM crosswalks transferable skills and provides candidates with list of potential

coaches

OFM crosswalks transferable skills and provides candidates with list of potential

coaches

Candidates become responsible for scheduling their shadow time with coaches

Candidates become responsible for scheduling their shadow time with coaches

Candidates and coaches participate in engaging shadows

Candidates and coaches participate in engaging shadows

Coaches and candidates provide feedback on experiences

Coaches and candidates provide feedback on experiences

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Questions Insights

Camo 2 Commerce

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

Agency identifies temporary opportunity

Agency identifies temporary opportunity

Agency contacts C2C employer reps with position description or job announcementAgency contacts C2C employer reps with position description or job announcement

C2C reps fills request from Agency within five working days

C2C reps fills request from Agency within five working days

Agency Veterans Employment Specialist completes the OJT training plan

Agency Veterans Employment Specialist completes the OJT training plan

Employee and Agency sign the plan; employee is on-boarded and trained as usual

Employee and Agency sign the plan; employee is on-boarded and trained as usual

At the end of the temporary assignment C2C reps process salary reimbursements

At the end of the temporary assignment C2C reps process salary reimbursements

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Questions Insights

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

Robert HumesTalent Acquisition & Retention

ManagerWashington State

Department of RevenueRobertH@dor.wa.gov

(360) 725-7496@BobbyHumes

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